G7 Countries Are Building 10% Of Planned Solar Projects: Report Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The pipeline of prospective utility-scale solar and wind capacity grew by a fifth last year, but the world’s richest countries account for only a fraction of new construction, according to a new report from Global Energy Monitor (GEM). The Global Solar Power Tracker and Global Wind Power Tracker include all projects that have been announced, […] Read more
KPI Green Secures 15.90 MW Solar Plant Under CPP Segment Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat-based KPI Green’s subsidiary, Sun Drops Energia Private Limited, has secured a letter of award (LoA) for 15.90 MWDC solar power projects under the ‘Captive Power Producer (CPP)’ segment. The KPI Green mentioned in a regulatory filing, “The company secured the award from seven entities, namely, Mexo Fiber Pvt. Ltd., Rayons, Maharaja Industries, Gautam […] Read more
PM KUSUM: Sahaj Solar Wins Rs. 46.64 Cr Order From DGVCL Updated On Tue, Jan 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based Sahaj Solar recently secured a Notice to Proceed (NTP) to build and commission off-grid standalone solar photovoltaic water pumping systems in Gujarat. This award is in continuation to the LoA offered under Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) which falls under Component B of PM- KUSUM Scheme. Sahaj Solar said in a regulatory […] Read more
ReNew Commissions 750 MW Projects In Rajasthan Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Sumant Sinha led ReNew has announced the commissioning of 750 MW of a ~1 GW solar project in Rajasthan. The project is being constructed using solar panels manufactured by ReNew in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and Dholera, Gujarat, as part of the Make in India initiative. As part of the project, ReNew has partnered with the Solar […] Read more
Fraud Row: SECI Withdraws Curbs Against Reliance Power Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has now backtracked on its plan to impose restrictions on Anil Ambani-led Reliance Power. The central utility had issued a notice around a month back to blacklist the company and its subsidiary to take part in SECI for three years. The original action came against allegations of allegedly […] Read more
India, ISA Commit To Invest USD 2 Mn For Solar Projects In Four Island Nations Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Continuing with its backing for renewable energy for island nations, India recently committed to invest $2 million in new solar projects across four island states namely, Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles. India announced this at the 5th Strategic Partnership Renewal Meeting in Brussels, during the 10th India-EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations. At the meeting, […] Read more
Ladakh’s 13 GW Solar Dream Alive, Rs. 1,080 Cr Awarded For RDSS: Power Minister Updated On Fri, Nov 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, reviewed the functioning of the power and housing departments during a three-day visit to Ladakh at Leh, Union Territory (UT). The minister was also briefed on the much delayed 13 GW solar plans for Ladakh, something he duly shared with the media as well. […] Read more
Partial Relief For Amplus At APTEL For 50 MW Haryana Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Oct 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an order that tackled cross appeals filed by Amplus Solar and Haryana Power Purchase Centre for the same project, the Appellate tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) saw it fit to send the parties back to the state regulator to sort out the issue. Case Overview: Amplus had set up a 50 MW solar project in […] Read more
Saudi Arabia Shortlists Bidders for 3.6GW Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has announced a shortlist of bidders for its fifth round of tenders under the National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP), aimed at boosting the country’s solar energy capacity. This round targets 3.6GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity across four projects. Bids for these projects were initially disclosed in February, and […] Read more
