India’s Solar Energy Generation Increased 18% In CY24 Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy sector witnessed a strong year-on-year growth in calendar year 2024 (CY24), with total renewable energy generation (including large hydro) reaching 3,87,553.52 million units (MU)—a 14.8% increase compared to 3,37,745.63 MU in CY23, as per the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). Solar Energy Sees Impressive Growth A major contributor to […] Read more
MERC’s No To Wind-Solar-Thermal Bundling for OA Consumers In Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an order that left some hope for a future rethink on the issue, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has rejected a plea by the Captive Power Producers Association(CPPA) in the state to direct the key state discom/s to allow bundling of solar, wind and thermal power for use by captive consumers too. MSEDCL […] Read more
GUVNL Issues 250 MW Wind Energy Tender With Greenshoe Option Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy GUVNL recently issued a 250 MW grid-connected wind power project tender to be set up anywhere in India (Phase IX). The project also offers an additional ‘Greenshoe Option’ of up to 250 MW. It’s inviting bids up till February 11, 2025. The successful bidder under this arrangement can also consider entering into a Power Purchase […] Read more
Airtel, AMPIN Energy Transition Partner For Wind-Solar Hybrid Project Updated On Fri, Jan 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Telecom firm Bharti Airtel recently signed an agreement with AMP Energy Green Three Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of AMPIN Energy Transition (formerly Amp Energy), to acquire 3,78,90,005 (26%) equity shares. To acquire power from this project, the companies formed the SPV to own and operate the captive power plant. In its regulatory […] Read more
Top 5 Trends Shaping the Global Wind Power Industry in 2025 Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The year 2025 is expected to witness the record growth of renewable energy following the uptick in wind power market from the preceding year. Going by the trends in motion, the global wind energy capacity addition is set to double and reach over 700 GW by as early as 2028, compared to 2022 levels. New […] Read more
Khavda Adds Another 62.4 MW Wind For Hybrid Project From Adani Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Continuing its momentum to add more renewable energy projects, Adani Green Energy’s (AGEL) step-down subsidiary, Adani Renewable Energy Forty Eight Limited recently commissioned a 62.4 MW wind power component of its wind-solar hybrid project at Khavda, Gujarat. Khavda is expected to see a string of projects over the next two years as it moves towards […] Read more
Q3: Britain Sets Wind Energy Record With 22.5 GW Contribution Updated On Fri, Dec 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy New data showed that renewables generated over half of Britain’s power for four consecutive quarters with wind energy setting another record in the United Kingdom (UK). Britain’s onshore and offshore wind farms set a new record by generating 22.5 gigawatts (GW) of clean power on Wednesday morning (18th December), providing 68.3% of the country’s electricity […] Read more
APTEL Backs Sanctity of PPA For Wind Developer In Andhra Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an order that should serve as a marker of PPA sanctity, the Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) has ruled against any tinkering with the tariffs committed to in PPAs between generators and discoms. In doing so, APTEL set aside an order of the APERC that allowed the same for Andhra discoms. Green Infra Wind […] Read more
NHPC Floats 1.2 GW Wind-Solar Hybrid Tender With Greenshoe Option Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to procure hybrid power, NHPC recently floated a tender to supply 1,200 MW of power from wind-solar hybrid power projects, with a greenshoe option, The tender also said these projects could be established with or without Energy Storage Systems (ESS) anywhere in India. NHPC set 16th January 2025 as the last date […] Read more
