INOX Solar Secures Land For 4.8 GW Cell, Module Facility in Odisha Updated On Tue, Apr 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy INOX Solar, a subsidiary of Inox Clean Energy, will set up a 4.8 GW solar cell and 4.8 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Dhenkanal, Odisha. The project, backed by the state government, is expected to create more than 3,400 jobs and support India’s target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Earlier, […] Read more
20 GW Open Access Solar Opportunity From Heavy Industries In India Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy There is a 20 GW solar market opportunity in the top 5 producing states under the green energy open access mode of power procurement for steel, cement, and aluminum according to an Ember report. The latest report by Ember on “RE-powering India’s heavy industries: 20 GW today, 24/7 tomorrow” found that steel presents the largest […] Read more
Enfinity Eyes Expansion in Gujarat, Andhra, TN & Beyond Updated On Tue, Mar 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy In this interview with Saur Energy, Sandip Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) India, of Enfinity Global—a US-based company—shared the company’s plans to steadily expand its presence in India. In the interview Enfinity Global revealed that it is actively exploring new opportunities in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Haryana. The company also shared […] Read more
Odisha’s RE Market Can Attract Rs.1.5 Trillion Investments: CEEW Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy Odisha has the potential to create approximately 10 lakh new full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs across three green sectors — energy transition, circular economy, and bio-economy and nature-based solutions— and attract INR 3.5 lakh crore (~USD 42 billion) in investments by 2030, reveals a study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). The study […] Read more
Odisha Mulls Min 4 Service Centers For Solar Pump OEMs Updated On Tue, Jan 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy The Odisha government has announced plans to require a minimum of four service centers for solar pump Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the state. The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA), the state’s nodal agency, has issued its latest Expression of Interest (EOI) to facilitate this initiative. The EOI invites OEMs to apply for empanelment, […] Read more
Odisha Issues Tender For Off-Grid Solar Pumps Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has issued a tender for off-grid solar pumps. The state nodal agency issued the tender under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The agency asked the eligible bidders to submit their bids by February 10, 2025. With this tender, OREDA plans to replace the existing diesel-run agricultural pumps with solar pumps. […] Read more
Odisha: IREDA Has Sanctioned Over Rs.3,000 Cr For Green Energy Projects Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) reaffirmed its commitment to Odisha’s ambitious renewable energy target. The CMD emphasized the state’s vision of achieving 10 GW capacity by 2030. Highlighting its support, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has already sanctioned over Rs. 3,000 crores […] Read more
22 States Issued Green Open Access Regulations, Parliament Told Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) Rule, 2022, aimed at ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and green energy for all, was notified on June 6, 2022. The GEOA has now expanded its footprint across 22 states, according to recent data shared by the Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, […] Read more
Can New Wind Energy Projects Transform Odisha’s RE Portfolio? Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Odisha, traditionally considered one of India’s less developed states in renewable energy, is now poised to emerge as a key player in wind energy. Despite currently having no wind energy capacity, the coastal state is attracting interest from wind energy companies, signaling a shift in its renewable energy landscape. At present, wind energy is concentrated […] Read more
