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
Bihar Issues Tender For Solarisizing Feeders Under RESCO Mode Updated On Mon, Nov 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Bihar government has issued a tender inviting solar project developers to accelerate the solarisation of agricultural feeders under Component C2 of the PM-KUSUM scheme. The initiative will be implemented using the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) model, in line with the state’s earlier plans. The tender was released by the Bihar State Power Generation […] Read more
Green Tariffs, Budget Crucial For RE Growth in Rajasthan, Gujarat: Report Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), in a briefing note, recommended a multifaceted approach to accelerate the renewable energy transition in two renewable-rich states namely, Gujarat and Rajasthan. This involves implementing strategic measures to enhance financial resources, improve market dynamics, and support effective governance. The note recommends the use of integrated green […] Read more
After Floating Solar, Bihar Issues Tender For ‘Pond Solar Systems’ Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy After successfully installing floating solar systems on several water bodies, the Bihar government has now set its sights on deploying solar projects on private ponds. The Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) plans to add approximately 20 MW of new solar capacity through pond-based solar systems and has recently issued a tender to this […] 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
Saatvik Solar Wins 213 MW Solar PV Modules Contract From L&T Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar module maker Saatvik Solar has inked an agreement with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply a 213 MW order for solar PV modules. This order is designated for L&T Energy’s 245 MW Bihar Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. Of this, 185 MW will power a solar PV grid-connected power plant, while 45.4 […] Read more
