Gujarat Becomes 4th State to Meet RE Targets 2022; Maha, AP, UP, MP Fall Short Updated On Thu, Sep 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Global thinktank for energy, Ember has published its most recent analytical report, which revealed that by August 2022, India has reached two-thirds of its 175 GW renewable energy goal for the year. Gujarat achieved this goal alongside Telangana, Rajasthan, and Karnataka. The majority of the shortage is made up of four states: Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, […] Read more
Part Commissioning of ISTS Solar Projects Gets Green Signal from MNRE Updated On Thu, Sep 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy Solar projects connected to interstate transmission (ISTS) in lots of 10 MW or more have recently received approval from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for partial commissioning. The choice was made to speed up the commissioning of solar power projects and to follow the lead of such assistance already given to wind […] Read more
ALMM, BCD Update- Developers Hope For Relief Soon Updated On Tue, Sep 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Informed sources indicate that there are strong chances of the government considering developer pleas for extending applicability of ALMM conditions for domestic projects. A meeting was held between industry representatives and Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy R K Singh on September 6. The agenda was a review meeting with key developers and other […] Read more
KSEB Floats 340 MW of Solar, Wind, Hydropower Tender Updated On Fri, Sep 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has floated a tender for 340 MW cumulative capacity. This tender capacity includes solar (140MW), wind (100MW), and hydropower (100 MW) on a short-term basis to meet its Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) which will help achieve the renewable target from November 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023. According to the […] Read more
NIWE Invites Bids for LiDAR Sensors at Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) has floated a tender for the supply, installation, and commissioning of an integrated floating buoy for mounting offshore light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors as well as meteorological and oceanographic sensors at three locations in the Gulf of Mannar off the coast of Tamil Nadu. The deadline for […] Read more
JSW Renew Energy Wins Big SECI Tender for BESS Updated On Sat, Aug 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a major development, JSW Renew Energy Five Limited, a special purpose vehicle of JSW Energy- is amongst India’s leading private sector power producing companies, has won a battery storage auction by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India). The auction was for the establishment of pilot projects entailing 500MW/1000 MWh standalone BESS (Battery Energy Storage […] Read more
Solar Capacity Additions Continue to Slow Down, July 2022 Records Barely 270 MW Updated On Thu, Aug 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy In July 2022, India added 268.06 MW of solar capacity which is 66.03% less than what India added in June 2022. If we see the total solar capacity added in July 2021, it’s 1604.63 MW. Comparing it with this year in the same period, it’s almost 83% less than the previous year. The rise in […] Read more
Some Reassurance for Industry In Prime Minister’s I-Day Speech Updated On Wed, Aug 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy In his Independence Day speech on August 15, the Prime Minister’s advocacy for energy independence (Energy Self Sufficient Nation) must have been reassuring for industry in India. The stress on energy independence was noticeable as the Prime Minister launched into an exhortation to think big for the country. The announcement, coming at a time of […] Read more
MNRE Floats EOI for 50 Innovative Solar Pumps Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Tue, Aug 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Continuing with its efforts to encourage innovation in the solar pumps industry, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has published an expression of interest (EoI)inviting innovators to demonstrate their inventions. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) program, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited bids […] Read more
