CEA Clarifies On New Energy Storage Rule Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has amended its provisions to clarify that ongoing government schemes, such as the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, will continue under their existing rules without new energy storage mandates. It further specified that the energy storage system (ESS) co-location requirement applies only to future solar tenders and not to […] Read more
Debmalya Sen takes Over As President, IESA Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), a leading industry alliance focused on accelerating energy storage, green hydrogen, and e-mobility adoption in India has announced the appointment of Debmalya Sen as its new President. He will resume the charge immediately. Founded in 2012, by Customized Energy Solutions (CES), IESA’s vision is to make India a global […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids For Rooftop Solar RESCO Project For Universities Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy SECI is set to power central universities with its 4.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar projects under the RESCO mode. It has sought bids until May 2, 2025. In its tender, SECI clarified that the Solar Power Developer (SPD) would be required to set up a grid-connected rooftop solar PV (RTSPV) project, with the primary objective […] Read more
Swaraj Tractors, Mahindra To Build Punjab’s Largest Solar Captive Project Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Swaraj Tractors, a division of Mahindra Group, has partnered with Mahindra Susten, the Group’s clean-tech arm, to develop Punjab’s largest solar group captive project—a 26-megawatt (MW) solar installation in Bathinda district. The project, developed by Mahindra Susten, will supply renewable energy to four Swaraj Tractors manufacturing facilities in Mohali and Dera Bassi. It is expected […] Read more
SJVN Green’s 1 GW Bikaner Project Starts With First 241 MW Start Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) has completed the trial run of a 241.77 MW capacity solar project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The company stated in a regulatory filing that this constitutes Phase I of the 1,000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project, completed on March 31, 2025. The capacity is currently operational and is set to achieve […] Read more
20 GW Open Access Solar Opportunity From Heavy Industries In India Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy There is a 20 GW solar market opportunity in the top 5 producing states under the green energy open access mode of power procurement for steel, cement, and aluminum according to an Ember report. The latest report by Ember on “RE-powering India’s heavy industries: 20 GW today, 24/7 tomorrow” found that steel presents the largest […] Read more
CERC Eases Rules to Permit REC Issuance Despite Delays Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgment, relaxed existing norms to allow the issuance of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL). The board had earlier approached the central power regulator seeking intervention. The state board alleged it was deprived of RECs due to procedural delays. […] Read more
Green Hydrogen Based Microgrid Closes Funding In California Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Energy Vault Holdings Inc. has announced the successful close of $28 million in project financing for its Calistoga Resiliency Center (CRC). The financing includes the completed sale of an Investment Tax Credit (ITC) associated with the CRC. The Calistoga Resiliency Center has been touted as the World’s First Ultra-Long Duration Hybrid Green Hydrogen Energy Storage […] Read more
AMPIN Signs Pact With Poly Medicure To Boost Solarisation Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy AMPIN Energy Transition has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with medical device manufacturer Poly Medicure to supply 9.9 MWp of solar power to its five plants from AMPIN’s 75 MWp solar park in Kurungawali Sirsa, Haryana. Under the deal, about 35% of Poly Medicure’s power consumption at its five Faridabad plants will be replaced […] Read more
