Sharp Fall In BESS Tender Bids Signals Faster Energy Storage Additions In India Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy In the past three months multiple BESS (Battery-based Energy Storage system) tender results have pointed to yet another mini-disruption in the fast-evolving Indian renewable energy sector. Energy storage targets for 2028 might be a lot closer in 2026 itself. The price drops have been attributed primarily to falling lithium cell costs, which have led to […] Read more
SolaX Power Announces 149.8mn USD Investment On Energy Storage Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Global energy solutions company SolaX Power has now unveiled a 149.8 million USD investment to establish research and manufacturing facility in the Zhejiang Province of China. This project will focus on utility-scale energy storage and integrated smart energy systems. The company said that the move is likely to aid in the global energy transition towards clean […] Read more
Maharashtra: NTPC Looks For Land To Build 600 MW Solar Project Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Limited has now issued a tender seeking land to develop 600 MW of solar projects in the Dhule region of Maharashtra and the successful evacuation of the clean power from the region. The power behemoth has invited the bids from bidder with prior experience in execution for grid connected Solar PV Projects/Solar Parks or […] Read more
Bihar Plans To Solarise Panchayat Offices, Allows Hybrid Systems Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Bihar government has now planned to solarise its panchayats spread across 38 districts. The Panchayati Raj department of the state has planned to rope in hybrid inverters in several weak grid areas to maximise the usage of solar energy and counter blackouts. In a latest development, the state Panchayati Raj department issued a tender […] Read more
MNRE’s Plan To Boost Off-Grid Solar In Tribal Areas Gets Impetus Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has secured the sanction of the President for the implementation of its revised funding for the Solar Power Scheme (for tribal and PVTG Habitations/Villages) under PM JANMAN and Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM JUGA). This replaces the previous New Solar Power Scheme (for Particularly Vulnerable […] Read more
CERC Takes Into Account PSPs, Offshore Wind, Changes Transmission Rules Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has made changes to the rules about how costs are shared for using the Inter–State Electricity Transmission System (ISTS) These new rules have been named CERC (Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2024. For power plants that connect to both the national (inter-State) and local […] Read more
Oriana Power Secures 75 MW Solar Power Project At Maharashtra Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh-based Oriana Power secured an order to develop 75 MW solar power plant from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) at Maharashtra. MSEDCL seeks to implement feeder level solarisation under Component C of PM-KUSUM Scheme with land and transmission line. The company has made a steady progress in the renewable energy segment as […] Read more
India’s Coal Sector Need Rs. 3,29,651 Cr Investment For Green Makeover: iForest Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Internationally, countries like the United Kingdom (UK) have recently shut down their last coal power plant. India, despite being the third largest emitter globally, simply cannot follow suit, even as it has established its first committee to develop a just transition framework. This framework aims to prepare guidelines for the government to transition away from […] Read more
Gujarat Set To Build Its First Long Duration BESS Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL), the state electricity regulatory body, has taken the first step to transition from a battery energy storage project to developing its first Long Duration Energy Storage System (LDES) in Gujarat. It has released a draft tender to select developers for an 800 MW (200 MW x 8 Hrs) battery […] Read more
