Tamil Nadu Issues 500 MW/1000MWH BESS Tender With VGF Updated On Mon, Mar 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TNEGCL) has issued a tender for the development of 500 MW/1000 MWh battery energy storage projects under the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model. The tender includes six standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) of 1000 MWh (500 MW x 2 hours) to facilitate “on-demand” energy storage through tariff-based competitive bidding […] Read more
Over $900M Mobilized For Clean Energy At 2025 SEforALL Forum Updated On Mon, Mar 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy The SEforALL Global Forum committed over USD 900 million to scale energy access and drive the clean energy transition. Moreover, key global partners announced initiatives aimed at accelerating clean energy investments and promoting sustainable development worldwide. The SEforALL Global Forum held from 12-13 March in Bridgetown was co-hosted by SEforALL and the Government of Barbados […] Read more
Europe’s Big Battery Hope NorthVolt Files for Bankruptcy Formally Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Northvolt, the Sweden based battery maker that many in Europe saw as a future champion, has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden on Wednesday. Northvolt has reportedly raised has raised more than $14 billion, which clearly wasn’t managed too well, as the firm’s bankruptcy filing in the US in November last year demonstrated. “Northvolt has experienced […] Read more
MNRE: Solar Cells Made With ‘Blue Wafers’ Won’t Qualify As DCR Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a latest move, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) clarified that domestically manufactured solar cells which are produced using ‘blue wafers’ would not qualify under Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) norms. The ministry issued a formal notification today in this regard. Blue Wafers refer to diffused wafers, usually imported in India from other […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Issues PHS Policy To Add 12 GW Of 4-Hour ESS Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh requires 29,956 MW of solar and 5,293 MW of wind capacity by 2034-35 to meet its energy demand. Under the CEA’s resource adequacy plan for Madhya Pradesh, it projects a 5.36% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in energy capacity from 2024-25 to 2034-35 to meet state power needs. Madhya Pradesh’s recent scheme for […] Read more
PowerGrid Wins Bid For Andhra Pradesh Transmission Project Updated On Fri, Mar 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian transmission company Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) successfully bids for the Andhra Pradesh transmission project. This project is under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding to establish the Inter-State transmission system for the project namely “Transmission System Strengthening at Kurnool-III PS for Integration of Additional RE Generation Projects” on build, own, operate and transfer […] Read more
GUVNL Awards 250 MW Solar Tender With Greenshoe Option At ₹2.60/kWh Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy GUVNL has recently concluded its 250 MW solar auction with a greenshoe option. These projects were awarded to three winners: Welspun Renewable Energy, Avaada Energy, and SAEL Industries. GUVNL issued the tender for this project in January 2025, and the results were announced within a record time of two months. As per the tender announcements, […] Read more
India’s Surge In Tendered Capacity Of RE Projects faces Multiple Risks Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s two consecutive years of record renewable energy tendering capacity has placed the country on a record capacity addition trajectory. With tenders equaling 73 GW in 2024 versus 58 GW in 2023, the numbers have surpassed even the central government’s own targets of 50 GW per year. These are among some of the findings of […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: Hariom Pipe Secures 60 MW Project, Forays Into RE Updated On Wed, Mar 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Hariom Pipe Industries Limited (HPIL) has entered the renewable energy sector, securing a Letter of Award (LoA) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to develop 60 MW (AC) Solar Photovoltaic Power Generating Stations. This project falls under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0, which aims to implement feeder-level solarization under Component C […] Read more
