Diu Becomes First Fully Solar-Powered District With 11.88 MW Capacity Updated On Fri, May 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Diu has become a shining national example of renewable energy adoption in India, with its entire daytime electricity demand being met through solar energy, said Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi. With an 11.88 MW capacity (9 MW ground-mounted and 2.88 MW rooftop). Union Minister Joshi visited Diu today to review its […] Read more
WattPower Sigs Pact with Solarium To Expand In MP, Maharashtra Updated On Thu, May 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy Renewable energy firm WattPower on Thursday announced a strategic partnership with Solarium Green Energy Ltd to accelerate solar adoption in rural parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra under the government’s KUSUM scheme. As part of the agreement, Solarium has been appointed as a Value Added Partner, tasked with strengthening on-ground implementation and last-mile delivery of […] Read more
Gujarat: ACME Solar Commissions Its Maiden Wind Power Project Updated On Wed, May 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy ACME Solar Holdings Ltd has commissioned the first phase of its maiden wind power project at Shapar, in Gujarat, adding 26.4 MW to its operational capacity as part of the planned 50 MW ACME Pokhran wind project. With the latest addition, ACME’s total operational capacity has increased from 2,705 MW to 2,731.4 MW. The project […] Read more
MP: Powergrid Floats 20 MWh BESS Tender At Solar Plant Updated On Mon, May 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy State-run Powergrid Corporation of India has issued a tender for the development of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), designated as Package BESS-01. The 20 MWh (5 MWh x 4 hours) system will be co-located with an existing 85 MW solar PV plant at Nagda, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Bids are invited until June 16, 2025. […] Read more
IFC Backs $5mn Investment In Husk Power For Solar Mini-Grid Updated On Thu, May 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a $5 million investment in Husk Power Energy Systems Nigeria Limited to support the rollout of solar hybrid mini-grids in underserved communities across northern Nigeria. The financing, backed by the Government of Canada, is aimed at expanding access to reliable and […] Read more
GERC Nod For Supply Of Solar Power At Rs 2.55/kw Updated On Thu, May 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved solar power tariffs discovered by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for the procurement of 1,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity through a competitive bidding process. GUVNL had issued a tender in August 2024 to procure 500 MW of grid-connected solar power, with an option to purchase an […] Read more
Global Solar Growth Hits 600 GW: SolarPower Europe Updated On Wed, May 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy SolarPower Europe’s latest report reveals that the world installed a record 597 GW of solar power in 2024 – a 33% surge over 2023. After the world crossed the milestone of 2 terawatts (TW) total solar in late 2024, the annual report predicts the world could be installing 1 TW of solar per year by […] Read more
Volks Energie To Power GAIL’s Eastern Corridor With Solar-BESS Updated On Tue, May 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Volks Energie has secured a contract under GAIL India’s Jagdishpur–Haldia–Bokaro–Dhamra Pipeline Project (JHBDPL) to supply, install and commission 15 KWP solar photovoltaic power plants with nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery storage across nine sites in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh. The project aims to bolster off-grid renewable power capacity along GAIL’s pipeline infrastructure, which passes […] Read more
Powergrid Commissions 85 MW Solar Plant In Madhya Pradesh Updated On Fri, Apr 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (POWERGRID) has commissioned an 85 MW solar photovoltaic power plant at Nagda in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, the company said in a regulatory filing. The project was developed through its subsidiary, POWERGRID Energy Services Limited, and was declared commercially operational on April 24, 2025. With a target of 50% of […] Read more
