Jharkhand: DVC Opens Bid To Build 234 MW Floating Solar Project Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) recently released a tender to build a 234 MW grid-tied floating solar PV (FSPV) plant. This project is located on DVC’s Maithon Dam Reservoir at Maithon Jharkhand. The project included a 10-year comprehensive Operations and Maintenance (O&M). The last date for bid submission is 7th January 2025. The DVC tender said […] Read more
ALMM: Saatvik, Bluebird, Novasys & ReNew Add New Capacities Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now issued its latest Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). The latest list from the MNRE revealed the addition of newly enlisted capacity from four solar companies. These four companies include Solar, Novasys, Bluebird and ReNew. These renewable companies added 2271 MW of new capacities […] Read more
IIT-Kharagpur Plans To Solarise Its Campus Through RESCO Mode Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has now issued a tender to solarise the campus of IIT-Kharagpur. The central tendering agency issued the tender on behalf of the institutions. The agency plans to develop the project under RESCO mode. SECI has issued a tender in this regard too. The last date to apply for […] Read more
COVER STORY: India Eyes Historic Rise Of Solar Cell Manufacturers Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy So far, 2024 has been a remarkable year for the Indian solar industry. Not only has it met expectations so far in terms of capacity additions, it has also delivered a huge fillip to the rooftop solar sector, thanks to PM Surya Ghar and new momentum in promising schemes like PM-KUSUM, besides record additions in […] Read more
NTPC, Chhattisgarh Genco To Build 2 GW Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (CSPGCL) to develop up to 2 GW of renewable energy projects, including floating solar projects. To initiate the creation of this project, Chief Engineer (CP & BD) of CSPGCL, G. K. Gupta, and General Manager (Engineering) of NGEL, D. Joshi, […] Read more
India, ISA Commit To Invest USD 2 Mn For Solar Projects In Four Island Nations Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Continuing with its backing for renewable energy for island nations, India recently committed to invest $2 million in new solar projects across four island states namely, Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles. India announced this at the 5th Strategic Partnership Renewal Meeting in Brussels, during the 10th India-EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations. At the meeting, […] Read more
Hybrid Projects: KERC Issues Order To Bring Clarity On Transmission Charges Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Energy Regulatory Commission (KERC) has tried to bring clarity on transmission charges of hybrid projects. The state power regulator issued a suo motu order in this regard. The order was especially for wind-solar hybrid projects. This comes after Fourth Energy Partner approached the state commission for clarification. National wind-solar hybrid policy Earlier, the […] Read more
Amid Adani Row, SECI Clarifies Its Stand On Its Role In RE Projects Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Amid ongoing controversy surrounding the renewable energy division of the Adani Group, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a statement. While not directly addressing the controversy, SECI highlighted its critical role in India’s renewable energy sector. To date, SECI has awarded approximately 70 GW of renewable energy tenders. The Renewable Energy Implementing […] Read more
More Public and Private Investments in Fast Charging Needed to Accelerate EV Adoption-Industry Updated On Fri, Nov 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy With little doubt on the Ev transition picking pace, the focus was on fast charging to ensure a smooth path for adopters at the EV fast Charging Summit organised by Indian Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) in Delhi. With over 4 Million EVs sold in India, EV adoption is fast approaching the inflection point supported by […] Read more
