Lower CUF: MERC Declines ACME’s Plea For Penalty Exemption Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest judgment, declined to grant ACME any relief for its shortfall in meeting the committed Capacity Utilisation Factor (CUF) from its 300 MW solar project at Bhadla in Rajasthan. ACME had signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd (MSEDCL) to […] Read more
Continuum Green Energy Secures $150Mn To Deploy RE Projects Across India Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Continuum Green Energy (Continuum), a leading renewable energy group in India serving commercial and industrial consumers, has entered into a definitive agreement with Just Climate. Under this agreement, Just Climate will invest Rs. 12.56 billion (approximately US$ 150 million) in new equity to support Continuum’s ongoing deployment of wind-solar-hybrid energy generation and storage projects across […] Read more
Is Community Solar A Key Piece In India’s Clean Energy Strategy? Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s ambitious renewable energy targets highlight a promising model for democratizing access to clean energy—community solar. Despite the global momentum and success stories, community solar has faced hurdles in gaining traction within India. With existing financial support for various clean energy schemes, the path from concept to a widespread adoption has not been smooth in […] Read more
SGEL Seeks Bids To Develop 75 MW Solar Project At Banka, Bihar Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) an SJVN subsidiary released a tender inviting bids to set up a 75 MW (AC) solar power project at Banka, Bihar. The tender invited bids to design, test, commission, operate, and management of the project (three years) with the 19th of September set as the last date for bid submission. […] Read more
Iron Air battery Maker Form Energy To Build 8500MWh Battery In US Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy US based Ion Air battery firm Form Energy, is progressing on plans to convert the former pulp and paper mill in Lincoln, Maine, into one of the largest battery facilities in the world feeding up to 85 MW of power into the grid at a time. Form Energy’s battery project will take comparatively less time […] Read more
Maharashtra Launches First Solar Village – ‘Manyachiwadi’ Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Manyachiwadi has become the first village in Maharashtra to earn the title of ‘first solar village’ of the state. The village, situated in the Satara district has now become fully solarized, paving the way for sustainable rural setups. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on August 18 also launched a scheme to solarize more villages in […] Read more
NVVNL Floats Tender For RTS Project At Delhi Gov Buildings Updated On Mon, Aug 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVNL), a subsidiary of NTPC, has issued a tender for the development of a 25.651 MW grid-connected rooftop solar power project. This project is to be implemented on the rooftops of buildings owned by the Delhi Police and other government entities in nearby districts. The deadline for bid submission is […] Read more
Growatt Celebrates Thane Housing Society’s Solar Turn Updated On Fri, Aug 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy In the vibrant Indian residential solar landscape, the Annapurna Asish society in Dombivli, Thane, Maharashtra stands as a beacon of sustainability, embracing solar energy with fervor. This landmark community has embarked on a green journey, installing rooftop solar systems across its buildings, illustrating a collective commitment to reducing carbon footprints and harnessing clean, renewable power. […] Read more
PM KUSUM: PEDA Issues Bid For Solarizing 75,000 Agricultural Pumps Updated On Fri, Aug 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Punjab Renewable Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has issued a tender seeking parties who can install and operate grid-connected solar pumps. Through this tender, the state nodal agency has planned to solarise 75,000 grid connected agricultural pumps through RESCO mode. These bidders will be selected through a tariff-based competitive bidding process through e-reverse auction through […] Read more
