Public Capital and Solar Firms- Made For Each Other? Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy What a difference four years can make! It was just over four years ago in September 2020 when SaurEnergy wrote about how access to capital markets was a glaring disadvantage for India’s aspiring solar firms vis-a-vis China. Highlighting the contrasting performances of the few listed firms then, namely, Adani Green (Developer), Sterling and Wilson Solar […] Read more
Gujarat Set To Add Two New 700 MW Solar Projects At Khavda Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a subsidiary of SJVN, has invited bids to build two new ground-mounted solar projects with a cumulative capacity of 700 MW at Khavda, Gujarat. SGEL is accepting bids until 19th November 2024. The SGEL project is divided into two parts. The first project falls under GUVNL Phase XXI and has […] Read more
MRF Set To Make Rs. 7.26 Crore Investment In Clean Max Omni Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Chennai-based Tyre manufacturer MRF Limited recently announced its plans to acquire a 26 per cent stake in Clean Max Omni Private Limited for Rs. 7.26 crores, pivoting into renewable energy space. The tyre manufacturers entered into a captive power purchase agreement with Clean Max Omni for a hybrid power supply under the government’s captive power policy. In […] Read more
Is India Ready To Welcome Its Largest Ever Wind Turbines? Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Dongfang Electric Corporation, a Chinese wind turbine manufacturer, made waves in the global wind market this month by launching the world’s largest wind turbine, with a capacity of 26 MW. This massive turbine was specifically designed for a wind project near Fujian in China. Chinese manufacturers are widely recognized for producing some of the largest […] Read more
India’s Solar Sector Buoyant On New Growth Trajectory Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy FY24-25 is likely to be remembered as a milestone year for India’s solar sector. Not only is capacity addition this year expected to hit a new high, but the year is also likely to see the 25 GW mark breached for the first time, with almost 15 GW added in H1 itself. Significantly, the spike […] Read more
Rajasthan Investor Summit 2024 Attracts High Renewable Commitments Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy At the Rajasthan Investment Summit 2024 in New Delhi, 17 major companies signed MoUs (Memorandums of Understanding) to invest a massive Rs. 8 lakh crore across various sectors, focusing on renewable energy, oil and gas, logistics, and infrastructure. In the energy sector, Tata Power, NHPC, Avaada Group, and Jindal Renewable Power all committed to building […] Read more
Powergrid Bags Khavda 7GW RE Transmission Project Updated On Fri, Sep 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Powergrid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) announced a new renewable energy evacuation project from Khavda in Gujarat. The Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) informed the stakeholders regarding the latest development in its filing before the stock exchange. As per the plan, the company with this project will help in evacuating 7 GW of green […] Read more
REI 2024 To Be Bigger Than Ever With a Strong Domestic Presence: Julian Thomas Updated On Mon, Sep 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Can you provide an overview of what attendees can expect at REI Expo 2024 and how it differs from previous editions? The REI Expo aligns with national and international renewable energy goals, supporting government initiatives aimed at increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix and achieving sustainability targets. The Expo brings together stakeholders […] Read more
As Chinese Solar Firms Raise Silicon Wafer Prices, Will Transmission Happen To Cells and Modules? Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy With the recent increase in silicon wafer prices by certain Chinese solar companies including Longi, the firms hope that this will also impact the cost of solar cells exported from China to other countries. Given China’s dominant position in solar cell exports, higher wafer prices could influence global solar module costs in destination markets. Prices, […] Read more
