China’s Renewable Sector Enters New Era with Market-Driven Pricing Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration (NEA) recently issued a joint notice outlining measures to deepen the pricing reform for electricity generated from renewable sources. The reform focuses on three key areas: allowing market forces to determine renewable power prices, creating a pricing and settlement mechanism that supports long-term […] Read more
ONGPL Acquires Ayana in Landmark INR 19,500 Renewable Energy Deal Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s largest oil and gas producer Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) and nation’s biggest power company NTPC acquired renewable energy firm Ayana through their joint venture ONGC-NTPC Green Pvt Ltd (ONGPL), for an enterprise value of INR 19,500 crore (USD 2.3 billion). ONGPL has signed a share purchase agreement with the current stakeholders National […] Read more
MoP Sets New Bidding Guidelines for Pumped Storage Projects Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has introduced a new set of rules to promote the development of Pumped Storage Plants (PSPs). The government’s latest norms aim to provide a standardized procurement framework based on open competitive bidding. They also establish clear risk-sharing mechanisms among various stakeholders. The government’s latest notification applies to developers and procurers […] Read more
Clean Energy Financing: Are We Investing Enough? Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Finance plays a vital role in the global push for renewable energy. Over the past decade, clean energy investments have grown significantly, driving gigawatt-scale renewable capacity additions and supporting related sectors, particularly in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. However, much more needs to be done for countries to meet their renewable energy […] Read more
Green Stocks Feb 11: Meltdown Continues, In Sync With market Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Green stocks continued their slide towards normalcy, at the cost of heavy losses for many investors, as the Indian markets continued to be skittish. While the current bout of weakness can be attributed mostly to the fear of a global tariffs war, ignited by Donald Trump, the larger worry is about how a tariffs-ridden global […] Read more
Simple Energy Raises Its Electric Scooter Range Upto 248 km Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Simple Energy, a clean tech startup, has announced updates to its flagship scooter, Simple ONE. The Gen 1.5 version of the Simple ONE will boast of an extended certified range of 248 kilometres in IDC, up from the 212 kilometres range of Gen 1, making it India’s longest-range electric two-wheeler, it said. Alongside the range […] Read more
GREW Solar Set To Establish 3 GW Solar Cell, Module Unit In MP Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy GREW Solar, a Chiripal Group venture, is poised to establish a three-stage backward integrated manufacturing unit in Bhopal for solar module production. The company is committed to investing Rs. 3000 crores for the project. Located at Narmadapuram (near Bhopal-MP), the facility spans over a total area of 60 acres. The project is projected to have […] Read more
Solar Developer Gets Relief At APTEL On SCOD Extension Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Solaire Urja Private Limited, a Pune based solar developer appears to have got some much needed relief at APTEL, after the Appellate Tribunal chose to go with the developer’s contention on a case that was gone the other way at CERC. Case Overview: Solaire Surya Urja had gone to APTEL to challenge the order by […] Read more
BHEL Gets HVDC Project To Transmit RE From Rajasthan, UP Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) under Adani Energy Solutions, for the BF800 HVDC Project, planned for completion by 2030. In a regulatory filing, BHEL confirmed that it will design and execute the High Voltage Direct Current […] Read more