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
NTPC Invites Bids For 1.2 GW Solar Project With Energy Storage Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy has issued a tender to select solar power generators for a 1.2 GW solar + BESS project. The project includes a 600 MW/2400 MWh (600 MW × 4 hours) energy storage system (ESS) to be located anywhere in India (SOLAR-ESS-01). NTPC has invited bids until February 27, 2025. The tender stated, “The […] Read more
Telangana Joins BESS Space With 250 MW/500 MWh Tender Updated On Mon, Jan 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy Telangana Genco’s (TGGENCO) latest tender seeks to select BESS developers to build 500 MWh (250 MW x 2 hours). The tender invites bids from BESS developers to establish an “on-demand” battery storage system under Tariff-based Global Competitive Bidding with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) in Telangana. TGGENCO is accepting bids until February 21, 2025. With the […] Read more
KSERC Clears KSEBL’s PSA With SECI For 500 MW Project Updated On Thu, Jan 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) recently reviewed a petition filed by the Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd. (KSEBL) seeking approval for a Power Sale Agreement (PSA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The agreement entails procuring 500 MW of power, including 250 MW allocated for two hours of peak power supply […] Read more
Trump Entry, Chinese New Year To Mark A Turning Point On Solar Prices? Updated On Tue, Jan 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy As the Chinese New Year holidays start on Jan 29, like always, the country is already preparing for the massive national holiday, which will run into the first week of February. For the Chinese solar sector, and by extension, a large part of the global solar sector, it is the post-holiday changes that will be […] Read more
NHPC Issues Tranche-I 125 MW/500 MWh BESS Tender In Kerala Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy NHPC has released a tender to build a battery energy storage system (BESS) to select developers for setting up 125 MW / 500 MWh (InSTS) connected standalone BESS (NHPC-Tranche-I-BESS). The project would be located in Kerala with viability gap funding (VGF) support (2024-25). NHPC has sought bids until February 21, 2025. The NHPC tender explained, […] Read more
UP To Develop 2 GW Of Solar Projects In 4 Districts, EOI Issued Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has announced plans to develop solar projects with a cumulative capacity of 2 GW across four districts in the state. To attract potential developers, the state nodal agency has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI), inviting participation from solar project developers. Investment Opportunities for Renewable […] Read more
SECI Plans To Build Floating Solar With BESS Project In Lakshadweep Updated On Fri, Jan 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Lakshadweep, the island union territory in India, is exploring floating solar options to meet its energy requirements. One of the leading Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs), Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), intends to develop a floating solar project on the island. To give impetus to this goal, SECI recently released a Notice Inviting Tender […] Read more
UPNEDA Plans 1.3GW Solar Project In Jhansi, Issues EOI Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) to develop a 1.3 GW solar project in the Jhansi district. The state nodal agency plans to implement the project on a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis. The submission deadline for the EOI is January 31, 2025. “The purpose of […] Read more
