MNRE Sets Norms For Solar Cold Storage With Thermal Energy Backup Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has established design, performance, and testing standards for Solar Cold Storage systems equipped with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) backup. These systems primarily operate on solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, providing a sustainable solution for preserving agricultural, fishery, dairy, and pharmaceutical products. The new regulations set performance requirements by […] Read more
Integrals Power’s LMFP Cell Chemistry Validated 92% Capacity Retention Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Integrals Power has successfully demonstrated that its proprietary Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) cathode active material for battery cells can deliver high energy discharge rates (C-rates) while retaining very high levels of capacity retention. Validated at C-rates up to an extreme 10C, the tests found that at 5C, the LMFP material retained 92% of its […] Read more
CSP Capacity Needs To Touch 196.7 GW By 2030: Report Updated On Thu, Feb 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy A latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) claimed that in a scenario aligned with the Paris Agreement, global installed Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) capacity will need to reach 196.7 GW by 2030. The report dealt with various issues related to the growth and challenges to the sector. The report said that global […] Read more
NTPC Invites Bids For 1.2 GW Solar Project With Energy Storage Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy has issued a tender to select solar power generators for a 1.2 GW solar + BESS project. The project includes a 600 MW/2400 MWh (600 MW × 4 hours) energy storage system (ESS) to be located anywhere in India (SOLAR-ESS-01). NTPC has invited bids until February 27, 2025. The tender stated, “The […] Read more
RVUNL Storage Tender Attracts Bids At Rs 2.21/kWh, A New Low Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy Energy storage tenders continued their steep decline from last year, as RVUNL’s 500 MW/ 1000 MWh standalone BESS tender, which comes with a 30% VGF support, attracting bids at Rs 2.21 lakhs /MWh. Solar World Energy led with the lowest bid and an award of 125 MW/250 MWh, while Oriana Power won 50MW/100 MWh with […] Read more
NHPC Awards 1.2 GW Solar-Plus-Storage Tender To Six Bidders Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy NHPC, the Navratna company, has announced six winners of its 1.2 GW solar plus storage project. This is NHPC’s one of the first Solar + ESS tender. The project offers a 600 MW/1200 MWh energy storage system (ESS). NHPC allotted the project to Onix Renewables at Rs. 3.09/kWh and three other companies: Jindal India Renewable […] Read more
The Surprising Country Investing Big In Energy Storage Updated On Thu, Jan 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy In common perception, the drive towards a green energy transition is placed as a tussle between those who want green, clean energy, and those who depend on fossil fuels, and hence do everything to delay or discredit the transition. The pronouncements by President Trump, to ‘drill baby drill’ for that country’s oil and gas sector, […] Read more
India To Add 25 GW Of Solar Capacity By FY25 End: Ind-Ra Updated On Wed, Jan 22nd, 2025 by Saurenergy India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), a research organization in its latest report maintains a stable rating outlook for energy infrastructure projects for FY26. Four major factors drive this outlook: India’s economic growth, a sustained energy transition with renewables gaining a higher share in installed capacity and generation, a strong pipeline of capacity additions (both renewable […] Read more
Africa Deploys 2.5 GW Of Solar Capacity In 2024 Updated On Fri, Jan 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Africa last year in 2024, added 2.5 GWp of new solar capacity, reaching a total of 19.2 GWp across the continent. The Africa Solar Industry Association’s (AFSIA’s), “African Solar Outlook” report found, that during this period, Africa’s utility-scale solar has represented almost 72% of all new capacity installed. This is a major shift from the […] Read more
