NTPC Secures Highest VGF Support For CPSU Scheme Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC has emerged as the largest beneficiary of the central government grant under the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II (Government Producer Scheme). Latest data shared by the government before the Rajya Sabha revealed the levels of allocations given to different CPSUs. The government aids these CPSUs for setting up grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) […] Read more
OREDA Issues Tender, Seeking EPC Contractors For PM-KUSUM Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has issued a tender seeking EPC contractors to take up solarisation works under PM-KUSUM scheme. As per the mandate, the state nodal agency is seeking companies who can take up the works under the Component-A of the central government scheme. The OREDA tender said that the contractors need to […] Read more
News In Brief March 13: JSW Neo Energy, REC-Kerala MoU, Magenta’s NorMinc Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy JSW Neo Energy Acquires Virya Infrapower Signs Agreement JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSWNEL), a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Virya Infrapower. Under the agreement, JSW Neo Energy would acquire 100% shares of Virya Infrapower Private Limited, i.e., the target company. Consequently, Virya Infrapower Private Limited has become […] Read more
Fraunhofer ISE Flags ‘Overstatement’ Of Output Claims By Module Manufacturers Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy A research team from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has evaluated over 70,000 power measurements on photovoltaic modules that have been carried out in the institute’s calibration laboratory, CalLab PV Modules, since 2012. In the process, the researchers found that since around 2017, the negative discrepancy between the performance data of the […] Read more
US Solar Module Manufacturing Soared 190% To 42.1 GW In 2024 Updated On Wed, Mar 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy In 2024, the United States witnessed an increase in the commercial solar segment with the addition of 2.1 GWdc of newly installed capacity. The company reported an 8% year-over-year increase in this segment compared to 2023, according to a Wood Mackenzie Report. US solar module manufacturing capacity also tripled. The US solar module manufacturing industry […] Read more
SWELECT Energy Secures 150 MW Module Order, Rises ₹290cr Updated On Wed, Mar 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar energy company SWELECT Energy Systems Ltd today announced securing orders of over 150 MW for its TOPCon Bi-facial solar PV modules. Additionally, SWELECT Group has successfully raised ₹290 crore funding through Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) via a private placement with India Infradebt Limited, the company said. This move, secured against a portion of its Solar […] Read more
Vietnam’s Threat To Go Back On Tariff PPA’s Sends Chills Through Developers Updated On Wed, Mar 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Vietnam’s decision to retroactively revise subsidised pricing rules for wind and solar energy has raised concerns among stakeholders in the industry, especially foreign investors. The move comes after Vietnam blew past its renewable addition targets between 2020-23 on the back of a generous Feed In tariff mechanism that made projects much more lucrative in the […] Read more
AmpereHour Energy Secures $5mn In Series A Funding Updated On Wed, Mar 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Pune-based energy storage solutions company AmpereHour has now bagged a fresh funding of $ 5 million USD in a series A funding. The funding round was led by Avaana Capital. UC Impower and some existing angel investors also participated in the round. AmpereHour Energy is a provider of full-stack energy storage solutions, which is seeking […] Read more
KPI Green Energy Appoints Surinder Kumar Negi As New COO Updated On Wed, Mar 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based KPI Green Energy has appointed Surinder Kumar Negi as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Negi brings over four decades of experience in the power transmission, renewable energy, and infrastructure development sectors. He has previously held leadership roles at NTPC, POWERGRID, ALSTOM, Reliance Energy, Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (GETCO), and Skipperseil Ltd. As Managing Director of […] Read more
