India’s Solar Journey: 5 Speed Breakers on the Journey to 100 GW and Beyond Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy India has enormous solar potential due to its geographical conditions. The country’s total solar energy capacity recently surpassed 85 Gigawatts (GW), which is about 11 percent of its total solar potential of 748 GW, as assessed by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE). Ironically, the country had set a target of 100 GW of […] Read more
MNRE Revises Rule For Micrositing Of Onshore Wind Turbines Updated On Mon, Jul 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently issued an amendment to the guidelines for onshore wind project development, updating the 2016 framework to emphasize optimizing energy production through precise micrositing of wind turbine generators. This amendment enables developers and investors to strategically place turbines within available land, fostering repowering and intercropping initiatives without […] Read more
Maersk Sets Up Maersk Offshore Wind To Provide Installation Support Updated On Mon, Jul 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Denmark based Global Container Shipping and logistics major AP Moller Maersk has launched Maersk Offshore Wind, that will provide installation services to the offshore wind market based on a new and state-of-the-art offshore Wind Installation Vessel (Maersk WIV) concept. The firm claims that the design and concept are estimated to reduce the installation time of […] Read more
Oriana Power Secures Order For 25MWp Agro PV Project In Delhi Updated On Thu, Jul 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Oriana Power Ltd., a renewable energy solutions provider, bagged an order to set up a 25MWp Group Net Metering Solar Power Plant (Agro Photovoltaic) for a real estate company. This project is developed with underground cabling up to 10km including RoW for a 25 MWp captive solar power. The plant is under the Group Net […] Read more
KLK Ventures Bags 5 MW Allotment From UPNEDA For Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Jul 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Noida-based KLK Ventures Private Limited has been selected by the Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) as one of the solar power developers for an ambitious 500 MW grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) project. This project will be implemented on government, semi-government buildings, and other institutions across Uttar Pradesh under the Renewable […] Read more
DhaSh PV Prepares For Next Stage OF Growth With 50 GW Manufacturing Expansion Updated On Tue, Jul 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based DhaSh PV Technologies Limited, India’s largest Integrated PV Junction Box Manufacturer, has broken ground on its ambitious INR 346.35 crore investment project in the Sira Industrial Area, Tumkur, Karnataka. Spread over an area of almost 20 acres, this project is the biggest expansion from the integrated PV equipment supplier. A state-of-the-art manufacturing plant dedicated […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids To Select Developers For 400 MW Hybrid Projects Updated On Mon, Jul 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has now invited proposals for setting up Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected hybrid power projects in India, on a build-own-operate (BOO) model for an aggregate capacity of 400 MW. The tender invited bids for the inter-state transmission system (ISTS-connected) wind-solar hybrid power projects in India under SECI-Tranche-IX. The last […] Read more
Govt. Clarifies Fiscal Benefits For Solar Installations In SEZs, Empowers Developers Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Export Promotion Council for Export-Oriented Units (EoUs) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs), functioning under the Commerce Ministry, has provided clarifications to developers seeking to procure or import solar panels with fiscal benefits. The Ministry notified SEZ developers that they can establish non-conventional power plants as part of the infrastructure, eligible for fiscal benefits during […] Read more
Govt VGF Scheme Can Support 36% Of Offshore Project Cost, Says CRISIL Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet approval of the viability gap funding (VGF) scheme, with a total allocation of Rs 7,453 crore, is a boost for the offshore wind energy segment. It could trigger investments into a space developers have shied away from due to high cost, operational challenges, and offtake-related risks, according to CRISIL. This is a […] Read more
