BII, Norfund & IndiGrid Enter 300 Mn Partnership To Expand BESS Project In India Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy IndiGrid, a power sector infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), formed a new platform, EnerGrid in partnership with British International Investment (BII), UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, along with the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund, managed by Norfund. This platform focuses on developing greenfield transmission and standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in India. The […] Read more
Sharp Fall In BESS Tender Bids Signals Faster Energy Storage Additions In India Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy In the past three months multiple BESS (Battery-based Energy Storage system) tender results have pointed to yet another mini-disruption in the fast-evolving Indian renewable energy sector. Energy storage targets for 2028 might be a lot closer in 2026 itself. The price drops have been attributed primarily to falling lithium cell costs, which have led to […] Read more
Gujarat Set To Build Its First Long Duration BESS Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL), the state electricity regulatory body, has taken the first step to transition from a battery energy storage project to developing its first Long Duration Energy Storage System (LDES) in Gujarat. It has released a draft tender to select developers for an 800 MW (200 MW x 8 Hrs) battery […] Read more
India’s Renewable Capacity Crosses 200 GW Benchmark Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy capacity has now crossed 200 GW, latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) revealed. As per the latest information from the agency, India’s total renewable capacity (excluding large hydro) touched 154 GW while India’s large hydro projects touched 46 GW capacity by the end of September 2024. A comparison of CEA’s […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar Adds Service Charges Under Rooftop Solar Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently clarified the provision of a ‘Service Charge’ added under the Operational Guidelines for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna. The MNRE included a service charge equivalent to 1% of the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) component for residential consumers, amounting to Rs. 657 crores. The MNRE […] Read more
RERC Notifies Draft Green Energy Open Access Regulations 2024 Updated On Wed, Oct 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Rajasthan’s Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) recently released a draft notification for the Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) regulations for 2024. The commission is inviting suggestions on the draft until October 18th. In this draft, the RERC outlines the criteria for accessing green energy through open access, which will be available upon payment of specific charges. […] Read more
CEA Approves 2.5 GW Of PSP Projects In Maharashtra Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has announced concurring two more Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) in Maharashtra namely-1500 MW Bhavali PSP being developed by JSW Energy Ltd. and 1000 MW Bhivpuri PSP being developed by Tata Power Co. Ltd. These PSPs are concurred with the support of the Central Water Commission (CWC), Geological Survey of India […] Read more
The Rise Of BESS: The ‘Age of Batteries’ Draws Closer Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) technology has emerged as a key product for transforming as well as storing, distributing the excess green electricity for later use and for reducing the emissions of CO2. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), World Energy Outlook 2024 Report, in 2023 battery storage in the power sector was the […] Read more
India’s Renewable Generation Surges By 5.5% In 4 Months Of FY25 Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy generation has surged by 5.5 percent in the initial four months of fiscal year 2024-25. The latest data released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) indicated that solar and wind power generations have shown good progressive signs in actual generation. The latest renewable generation report of the CEA said that India generated […] Read more
