Largest Solar Battery Project By SECI Commissioned in Chhattisgarh Updated On Mon, Feb 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has commissioned India’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The project was inaugurated by PM Modi on February 24. The 40 megawatts (MW) / 120MWh BESS with a solar photovoltaic (PV) plant which has an installed capacity of 152.325 megawatt […] Read more
NTPC Invites Bids For 2GW ISTS Solar Project in Barmer Updated On Mon, Feb 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy has issued a tender inviting bids to develop 2 GW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power projects in Barmer, Rajasthan. The tender is regarding land and power evacuation packages to build the ISTS solar project. The last date to submit the bids is March 28 and bids will be opened on the […] Read more
MNRE Finalises BESS Mechanisms For ‘Round-the-Clock’ Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Feb 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy A meeting was held by Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh on February 22 regarding finalising the structure for operationalizing the scheme for Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with a capacity of 4,000 Megawatt Hours (MWh). The minister emphasised that the price […] Read more
MSEB Solar Agro Power Issues Tenders To Procure 3,048 MW Solar Power Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Fri, Feb 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Board’s wholly owned subsidiary, MSEB Solar Agro Power Ltd, has issued 14 tenders to procure 3,048 MW of solar power under Component C of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) programme for feeder-level solarization. According to the tender document, the last date for the submission of bids is February […] Read more
Draft Haryana Green Hydrogen Policy Aims To Bring Gender Parity Updated On Fri, Feb 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy A new notification by the Haryana government’s new and renewable energy department aims at bringing gender parity through its new policy “Haryana Green Hydrogen Draft Policy 2024” which came into effect on 15th February 2024 as per the official gazette. The notification mentioned, “The nodal agency is expected to support women’s participation in educational courses […] Read more
Vikram Solar Secures Spot In BNEF Tier 1 Global Module Makers List Updated On Thu, Feb 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar module manufacturer Vikram Solar announced that it has once again achieved Tier 1 status in BloombergNEF’s prestigious global module manufacturers list adding, “This recognition underscores the company’s enhanced efficiency, bankability, and production of high-quality products.” BNEF stands as a reputable industry research organisation in the field of new energy, recognised for its credibility and […] Read more
PSP Emerges Cost Competitive To BESS: CareEdge Ratings Analysis Updated On Thu, Feb 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy CareEdge Ratings a research-based company in its recent estimate for this year found PSP and BESS to be two leading technologies for energy storage. The CareEdge report found that Pumped Storage Projects (PSP) and Battery-Energy Storage Solutions (BESS) technology can become leading technologies in the mainstream mediums for energy storage. It holds the potential to […] Read more
PM Modi Launches Four RE Projects By Torrent Power At UP Summit Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy At the recently held UP investors summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for four projects with an investment of approx. ₹ 25,000 crores being developed by Gujarat based Torrent Power in Uttar Pradesh. The Torrent Group’s four projects were launched during GroundBreaking Ceremony (GBC) 4.0, held at Lucknow when the Prime Minister […] Read more
MNRE Notifies Guideline For 13 GW RE, 12GWh BESS Projects In Ladakh Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in its notification shared the recent President’s sanction for the implementation of a 13 GW renewable energy project in Ladakh (IST GEC – II). The long awaited project comprises of 13 GW renewable energy capacity along with a 12GWh Battery Energy Storage system (BESS) in Ladakh. The government […] Read more
