India’s Solar Capacity Crosses 75 GW, Says Latest CEA Report Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest data on renewable energy capacity additions released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) said that India’s total installed capacity of solar power crossed 75 GW. The data from the government entity said that in the initial two months of 2024, India added a total of 2,257 MW of solar power. The additions are […] Read more
JSW Energy, Serentica, ReNew & Hero Solar Among Firms Winning 1.5 GW SECI Bid Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Four firms won the bid that was issued by Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) regarding 1.5 GW firm and dispatchable renewable energy from Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) -connected projects. As per SECI, JSW Neo Energy, Serentica Renewables India, ReNew Solar Power and Hero Solar Energy were the winners in the auction by SECI. The […] Read more
MSEDCL Approves Maharashtra’s Procurement Of 7,783 MW Solar Energy Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) recently approved the procurement of 7783 MW on a long-term basis at a tariff of Rs 2.90 to 3.10/kWh from solar generators. The commission also allows MSEDCL to procure additional power up to 2000 MW under subsequent rounds of bidding under MSKVY 2.0 subject to the condition that […] Read more
PM To Lay Foundation For Three Semiconductor Facilities On 13th March Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Modi is set to lay the foundation stone for three semiconductor facilities worth about Rs 1.25 lakh crore tomorrow i.e., 13th March via video conferencing. This inauguration is set to take place alongside ‘India’s Techade: Chips for Viksit Bharat’. The foundation stone for these projects is being laid for the semiconductor fabrication facility […] Read more
Govt Asks Coal Firms To Increase Adoption Of Solar Power Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ministry of Coal recently issued directives to coal companies to accelerate the adoption of solar energy solutions. This initiative is undertaken to minimise the carbon footprints of mining. The Ministry of Coal has issued directives to coal companies to accelerate the adoption of solar energy solutions. This includes the installation of rooftop solar panels on […] Read more
Maharashtra Invites Bids To Procure 1 GW Solar Project Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited has issued a tender inviting bids for procuring 1 GW of grid-connected solar power to meet its renewable purchase obligation and future power needs. The last date to submit bids is April 3. According to tender document by Maharashtra discom, the bids will be thrown open on the same […] Read more
West Bengal Can Save Rs 62,000cr By Roping In Renewables: Report Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy A report by think tank Climate Risk Horizons (CRH) suggests that West Bengal can save thousands of crores in the coming decade by moving away from coal and towards clean energy. The savings accrue through a combination of measures such as the retirement of older, more expensive coal power plants; diverting investment planned for new […] Read more
Neoen Wins 119 MWp Solar Projects In France Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy France-based renewable energy company NEOEN has announced that it has been awarded 119 MWp of solar projects in the latest call for tenders held by the French government’s Energy Regulation Commission (CRE). With seven projects ranging from 5 to 30 MWp, Neoen ranks second in terms of capacity awarded in this session and remains, with […] Read more
Primergy Secures PPA With Microsoft For 408 MW Solar Project In Texas Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy US-based solar and storage project developer Primergy announced that it has closed commitments for $588 million in debt financing for the 408 MWac Ash Creek Solar project in Hill County, Texas. The company also signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Microsoft for the full capacity of the plant. “The successful completion of this financing […] Read more
