FY25: India Set To Create New Record In Solar Installations Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Indian renewable energy market is on track to set a new record in 2024-25 (FY25). According to the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India has already achieved an unprecedented level of solar installations in the first 11 months of this fiscal year. As per CEA’s latest report, India’s solar energy capacity […] Read more
India Must Aim For 600 GW Of Clean Energy By 2030: CEEW Updated On Wed, Mar 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy India needs to scale up to 600 GW of non-fossil-fuel capacity by 2030 to meet its growing electricity demand reliably and affordably, according to a new, independent Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) study launched at the National Dialogue on Powering India’s Future today in Delhi. The study, ‘How Can India Meet Its Rising […] Read more
MoP Advises REIAs To Co-Locate ESS With Solar Plants In Upcoming Tenders Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released an advisory on the co-location of energy storage systems (ESS) with solar plants. Its latest advisory aims to incorporate a minimum of a 2-hour co-located Energy Storage System (ESS) equivalent to 10% of installed solar capacity in future tenders. The notification stated, “This requirement will help mitigate intermittency […] Read more
India Adds 18.5 GW Of New Solar Capacity In 10 Months Of FY25 Updated On Thu, Feb 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s solar energy capacity continues to rise strongly, with a strong 2.5 GW addition in January as well. The latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) revealed that India added 18.5 GW of new solar capacities in the current fiscal, since April 2024. This is a 147% growth in new solar power additions yearly […] Read more
India’s Solar Energy Generation Increased 18% In CY24 Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy sector witnessed a strong year-on-year growth in calendar year 2024 (CY24), with total renewable energy generation (including large hydro) reaching 3,87,553.52 million units (MU)—a 14.8% increase compared to 3,37,745.63 MU in CY23, as per the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). Solar Energy Sees Impressive Growth A major contributor to […] Read more
5 Reasons Why BESS Will Be a Focal Point of Energy Business in 2025 Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are a very crucial component of the renewable future that the world envisions. Recent years saw a tremendous increase in renewable energy and with it energy storage solutions, like BESS, emerged as a missing piece of the puzzle in competition against fossil-based power to dominate the energy sector. As a […] Read more
Gujarat Issues Norms For Setting Up Off-Grid, Hybrid Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) recently released guidelines for setting up off-grid solar, wind, and wind-solar hybrid projects in Gujarat. These guidelines aim to streamline procedures for these projects, including storage registration. The Gujarat government introduced this policy in response to requests from renewable energy project developers and to address challenges they face in […] Read more
Gujarat: Hartek Secures Rs 117 Cr Order From Power Grid Updated On Tue, Jan 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Chandigarh-based Hartek Group’s Power system business unit recently secured a Rs. 117 crore project in Gujarat from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL). The project involves the extension of a 765kV AIS substation as well as 400/220kV substation work. Commenting on the development, Simarpreet Singh, Group Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – […] Read more
CEA Report Redefines CO2 Baseline For Indian Power Sector Updated On Tue, Jan 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) latest government report on the CO2 Baseline Database for the Indian Power Sector revealed the impact of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) methodologies on the energy projects and on lowering the carbon intensity of the electricity grid. This report aims to provide an authentic baseline to measure emissions data and ensure […] Read more