TNERC Clarifies Deviation Charges for RE Generators in Draft Regulations Updated On Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has released the draft Forecasting, Scheduling and Deviation Settlement and related matters for wind and solar generation) Regulations, 2023. The draft Regulations will be taken into consideration after the expiry of thirty days from the date of publication of the notification on the TNERC website. The Regulations have […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Empaneled For 50,000 Solar Pumps In Maharashtra Updated On Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh-based Shakti Pumps, a leader in solar pumping solutions, announced that it has received Letter of Empanelment from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), for 50,000 Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) pumps for the entire state of Maharashtra under Component-B of PM-KUSUM scheme (Phase-III). The total value of the 50,000 […] Read more
Tata Steel Limited Eyes 26% Stake in Tata Power Arm Updated On Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Steelmaking firm Tata Steel Limited (TSL) has joined hands with Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) and TP Vardhaman Surya Ltd. (TPVSL). Under this agreement, TSL seeks to acquire 26% in TPVSL, currently a wholly owned subsidiary of TPREL. As per the agreement, TSL will also execute a fixed-tariff long-term agreement with TPVSL to source […] Read more
India and US Are Major Drivers Of Utility-Scale Solar Power: ISA Updated On Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) recently released a report titled ‘World Solar Market Report’. It talks about the overall global scenario in the solar energy sector. The report placed India as one of the new undisputed leaders in global solar energy deployment. The report mentions that the global solar PV deployment had been primarily driven […] Read more
Iowa State University Awarded $1.8 Mn Grant for Agrivoltaics Project Updated On Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Iowa State University (ISU) is set to undertake a study on the benefits that bringing crops and solar power together can bring. The ISU houses an innovative agrivoltaics project- the Alliant Solar Farm that was unveiled recently. The 1.75 NW agrivoltaic solar project will delve into optimisation of land while making a note of the […] Read more
Govt Orders To Extend Dispute Avoidance Mechanism For All Power Projects Updated On Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power, in its latest notification, has notified changes in the norms for the Dispute Avoidance Mechanism. In its latest addendum to the norms, the ministry has ordered extending this service to other energy sectors beyond hydroelectric power plants. Earlier, this mechanism was confined to only hydropower projects. On September 27, 2021, the ministry […] Read more
JKPCL & RUVNL to Purchase Power from SJVN’s 1000 MW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy CPSU SJVN has been awarded Letters of Intent for the purchase of solar power from Jammu & Kashmir Power Corporation Limited (JKPCL) and Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (RUVNL). While JKPCL is looking to purchase 600 MW, RUVNL will purchase 500 MW. The purchase will be at a tariff of INR 2.57 per unit from […] Read more
Ranthambhore’s Nahargarh Palace Seeks Net Zero With 400kW Agrivoltaic Solar Updated On Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Vareyn Solar Pvt. Ltd, a turn-key solar EPC firm, recently installed a 400kW agrivoltaic solar plant at Nahargarh Ranthambhore, a hotel in Rajasthan. The hotel is owned by Gaj Singh- a supporter of wildlife and green initiatives. Situated amidst the lush forest of Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, Gaj Singh sought to reduce the carbon footprint to […] Read more
Cosmos Innovation Bags $19.7mn For Perovskite Silicon Tandem Fab Platform Updated On Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Singapore based Cosmos Innovation, an AI-first company building next-generation perovskite silicon tandem (PST) solar cell technology, today announced raising $19.7 million in total funding. Founded by Vijay Chandrasekhar and Joel Li, the firm raised its Series A round with participation from Xora Innovation, an early-stage, deep-tech investment platform of Temasek, headquartered in Singapore. Other investors joining […] Read more
