NTPC Invites EoI For 50MW Concentrated Solar Project In Uttar Pradesh Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) recently released a tender inviting an expression of interest (EoI) for setting up Inter-State transmission System (ISTS) connected 50MW concentrated solar power (CSP) project with Thermal Energy Storage System (TESS) in Uttar Pradesh (UP). The tender is probably the first large tender for CSP from any PSU in India. NTPC […] Read more
COVER STORY: India Gears Up For Solar Waste Recycling Challenge Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest report from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) states that India’s total solar energy capacity crossed 75 Gigawatts (GW) by the end of February this year. According to its own estimates, the country will need 292 GW of total solar capacity by 2030. With the steady additions of solar power to the Indian grid, […] Read more
Torrent Power Secures 450 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Torrent Power, a Gujarat power company has announced it has secured 300 MW power from wind-solar hybrid energy projects, with a greenshoe option of up to 150 MW through an auction. Further, the company also stated that it won the auction after quoting Rs 3.65/kWh The tender for 300 MW of power supply, with a […] Read more
ALMM To Rule Solar From April 1, 2024 in India Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Putting to rest any doubts over the future of sourcing for key solar projects, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has confirmed the deadline of March 31 for ending all ALMM related exemptions for developers in a terse, one page office memorandum. At SaurEnergy, we had predicted this outcome early this week. That […] Read more
Luminous Moves Forward On Solar Panel Mfg. With 250 MW Panel Plant Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Leading energy solutions firm Luminous Power Technologies inaugurated its Solar Panel Factory in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. The company claims the facility has cutting-edge technology and infrastructure designed to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact. The launch was graced by legendary cricketer and Luminous Brand Ambassador Sachin Tendulkar, accompanied by Preeti Bajaj, CEO & MD, Luminous Power Technologies, and Manish […] Read more
Australian Government Invests $1 Billion For Solar Sunshot Program Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy A joint media release by Anthony Albanese Member of Parliament (MP), and the Prime Minister of Australia shared the Albanese government’s $1 billion investment in the Solar Sunshot programme in Australia. The minister said, “Solar Sunshot will help Australia capture more of the global solar manufacturing supply chain through support, including production subsidies and grants. […] Read more
Navitas Solar Partners With RCB As Renewable Energy Partner For T20 Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar panel manufacturing company Navitas Solar has signed a new partnership with one of the IPL T20 teams—Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Navitas Solar decided to establish a collaboration with Royal Challengers Bangalore as the renewable energy partner during T20 season 2024, said a media statement by Navitas Solar. Mr. Rajesh Menon, Vice President & Head […] Read more
MNRE Amends Rules For Solar Mini-Grid Installations In Tribal Area Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a notification released on March 26, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) amended the dedicated scheme aimed at electrification of unelectrified households belonging to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). This initiative was launched under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) on January 4th. According to the original notification […] Read more
Stonepeak & Shizen Energy To Form Asian Onshore Wind Platform Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Alternative investment firm Stonepeak has completed an investment in TerraWind Renewables, an onshore wind energy platform, in partnership with Shizen Energy Inc, a Japanese renewable energy company. As part of the transaction, Stonepeak has acquired an 80% interest in TerraWind, with Shizen Energy retaining the remaining 20% interest in the business. TerraWind will focus on […] Read more
