Bihar Issues EPC Tender For Solar+BESS Project For Kajra Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) has floated an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) tender for the development of a 116 MW (AC) solar power project in Lakshisarai, Kajra district. The project will also include a 50.5 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The deadline for submission of bids is April 10. The […] Read more
Smart Meters To Boost Discom Revenue By ₹4L Crore Over 7 Years: CareEdge Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Smart meter deployment which currently stands at 5-6%, needs acceleration in India as it lags behind developed nations like Japan (100%) and the USA (73%), as well as the global average of ~43%, finds a recent CareEdge Report. The study highlighted an urgent need to bridge this gap and enhance energy efficiency. The report highlighted […] Read more
Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Grid Solution Delivers In Bihar Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Schneider Electric is partnering with South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd. (SBPDCL) to modernize the state’s power distribution network. This collaboration with an energy management and automation provider aims to deliver a reliable, and sustainable energy and digital solutions to the state. The increasing energy demand in the state posed a major challenge for SBPDCL. […] Read more
Bihar Issues Tender To Build 116 MW Solar Project With 50.5 MW BESS Updated On Mon, Mar 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Chief Engineer (Generation) of Bihar State Power Generation Company has issued an e-tender to select an EPC contractor for the development of a 116 MW (AC) solar project integrated with a 50.5 MW, 4-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) (minimum 241 MWh capacity). The tender specifies that online submission will commence on March 19, […] Read more
Bihar Plans To Build Solar Project On Private Pond, Issues Tender Updated On Tue, Feb 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) recently issued a tender to procure solar power from a 20 MW grid-connected solar project. The project is planned under the RESCO mode and will be located on a private pond in Bihar. The tender would open and end on 20th February 2025. It bidding for the tender would […] Read more
Solar Manufacturing in Bihar? Group Surya Has A Plan Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Bhubaneswar, Odisha-based Group Surya has announced plans to invest upto Rs 1000 crores in a solar module and cell-manufacturing plant, besides projects in renewable energy. Founded by Kamlesh Kumar Singh, the group has a diverse range of companies such as Surya International Enterprise Pvt. Ltd and Suryam International Pvt. Ltd. The company also has a […] Read more
SJVN Opens Bids For 18 MW Rooftop Solar Project On Govt Buildings Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy SJVN recently released a tender to select Solar Rooftop Power Developers to set up 18.00 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV power projects (without battery storage). SJVN is accepting bids until January 20, 2025. This project falls under the “PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana” scheme and will be located on 15 Union Government buildings across […] Read more
Bihar Draft Open Access Policy For Green Energy Reduces Limit To 100 kW Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Bihar recently released a consultative paper on the draft Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) terms and conditions of green energy open access regulations, 2024. The draft aims to provide connectivity and open access to electricity generated from green energy sources. The rules include energy generated from non-fossil fuel-based waste-to-energy plants for use in an Intra-State […] Read more
Bihar Awards Solar Streetlight Contract To Bondada Engineering Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) recently granted Rs. 1,08,90,02,500 of work orders to Bondada Engineering. The award was given to the company to install solar streetlights in the state to bolster the growth of the use of solar lights in rural areas. The project was also envisaged to reduce the dependency of streetlighting […] Read more
