Advait Energy Bags 40,000 Off-Grid Solar Pumps Order In Karnataka Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based company Advait Energy Transitions recently secured an off-grid solar order from Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL). The company secured the order to develop 40,000 off-grid or stand-alone solar pumps under the PM-KUSUM Component ‘B’ scheme in Karnataka. Advait Energy said in a regulatory filing, “The company will design, develop, deploy, and maintain a […] Read more
After HC Order, KERC Brings New Draft Open Access Rules Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Days after the Karnataka High Court struck down the Centre’s rules on Green Energy Open Access and the corresponding state regulations, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has introduced a fresh set of draft regulations on open access. KERC has invited stakeholders to submit their objections and suggestions before February 15, 2025. The new draft […] Read more
SBI Caps: Open Access Offered 20% Cost Advantage In Four States Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy India saw 2024 as a pivotal year for renewable energy, surpassing the 200 GW threshold in installed capacity. Solar energy installed capacity registered a healthy 8% y/y growth in CY24. The SBI Caps report noted exceptional growth and a blip in energy demand, with the non-utility share standing out due to a 25% increase, the […] Read more
UP, Maharashtra & Karnataka Drive 40% of India’s EV Sales Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a defining moment for India’s electric mobility revolution, electric vehicle (EV) sales soared to 19 lakh units in 2024, marking a 19% increase over 2023, according to the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) report. This was accompanied by a record expansion of 25,202 public charging stations nationwide. These achievements align with the PM Electric […] Read more
Gold Plus Forays Into Solar Glass Manufacturing In Karnataka Updated On Tue, Jan 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Delhi-based solar glass manufacturer Gold Plus Glass Industry (Gold Plus) recently commissioned its manufacturing facility in Karnataka. The company is one of the largest float glass manufacturers in India, holding a 22% share of the country’s float glass manufacturing capacity as of September 30, 2023 (Source: CRISIL Report, January 2024). With this new solar glass […] Read more
KERC Proposes To Amend Green Energy Open Access Rules Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Kerala Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has now proposed to do away with the adjustment of banked off-peak energy. In its latest amendment to its Green Energy Open Access Regulations, the state nodal agency has proposed new changes accordingly. Earlier, KERC had allowed adjustment of banked off-peak energy with some charges. The state agency, in […] Read more
FY25: Karnataka Witnesses A Fall In New RE Capacity Additions Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) shared recent data on the annual renewable capacity addition in the state. The data found a decline in annual renewable energy projects in the state in the past years. The government data on year-wise commissioned projects indicated a significant drop in installed capacity in Karnataka in FY25. As of […] Read more
Hero Future Energies Commissions Solar Project In Karnataka Updated On Fri, Dec 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Hero Future Energies, the renewable energy arm of the Hero Group announced the successful commissioning of its 29 MWp solar project in Chitradurga, Karnataka. This open-access site is meant to cater to the power needs of the southern state’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sector. The company said that the solar project is expected to generate […] Read more
BluPine Energy, Suprajit Partner To Procure Solar Power From Karnataka Project Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gurugram-based BluPine Energy recently signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Suprajit Engineering to enhance its renewable power supply. Suprajit Automotive Private, the company’s subsidiary, entered into a Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA) with BluPine Energy Private Limited (BluPine) and Solarcraft Power India 26 Private Limited (Solarcraft 26). The company added, “The Share Subscription Agreement (SSA) […] Read more
