India Adds 1,167 Training Centers & 926 ITIs/NSTIs For RE Skilling Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest data shared by the Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Yesso Naik revealed that 1,167 training centers/institutes and approximately 926 ITIs/NSTIs are currently operational, along with centers affiliated with the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), to facilitate renewable energy skilling and training. Out of these, 903 ITIs/NSTIs […] Read more
Smart Meters To Boost Discom Revenue By ₹4L Crore Over 7 Years: CareEdge Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Smart meter deployment which currently stands at 5-6%, needs acceleration in India as it lags behind developed nations like Japan (100%) and the USA (73%), as well as the global average of ~43%, finds a recent CareEdge Report. The study highlighted an urgent need to bridge this gap and enhance energy efficiency. The report highlighted […] Read more
Sterling & Wilson Wins ₹1,470 Cr Orders For Three Renewable Projects Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWREL), a domestic renewable EPC company backed by Reliance group, has secured three new domestic letters of award worth ₹1,470 crore. The company received two letters of award from private IPPs and was declared L1 for a 200 MW AC solar project. SWREL’s first Wind EPC order came […] Read more
ALMM: Goldi, Grew Navitas & MKU Holdings Add New Capacities Updated On Sat, Mar 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy A total of 13 solar module manufacturing units from the country have added new capacities in the latest Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). The companies that added the largest capacities included Goldi Solar, Grew Energy, MKU Holdings, Navitas and Ganesh Green. The latest list, released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy […] Read more
Adani Green Secures 400 MW UPPCL Solar Project At ₹2.57/kWh Updated On Fri, Mar 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy Adani Green’s subsidiary–Adani Renewable Energy Holding Twelve Limited (AREH12L), recently secured a 400 MW solar project from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) at a tariff of ₹2.57/kWh. The company informed its investors in its regulatory filing before the exchanges. It said, “Adani Renewable Energy Holding Twelve Limited (AREH12L), a subsidiary of Adani Green, received […] Read more
NTPC Hits 59.4 GW Standalone Capacity With New PV Project Updated On Wed, Mar 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC today announced the commissioning of its 245 MW Nokh Solar Project in Rajasthan. In its latest regulatory filing, the company said, “With this, the total installed and commercial capacity of NTPC, on a standalone and group basis, has now reached 59,413 MW and 77,806.50 MW, respectively.” NTPC achieved this milestone after operationalizing the third […] Read more
Telangana Discovers BESS Tariff At ₹2.40 Lac/MW/Month Updated On Tue, Mar 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy Telangana has awarded its 500 MWh with a standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project tender at a tariff in the range of Rs. 2.40-2.45 lakh/MW/month. This is one of the first tenders released by Telangana Genco (TGGENCO) for a 500 MWh (250 MW x 2 hours) project. TGGENCO issued the tender with Viability Gap […] Read more
India’s Solar Park Additions Trail Targets Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy Over the last few years, solar power parks in India have made little progress, with the total installed capacity remaining stagnant at around 12,396 MW, according to data shared by Union Minister Shripad Yesso Naik. The data also revealed that 31 solar power parks across 13 states are yet to be installed. Those numbers might […] Read more
COVER STORY: India’s Different Path For Solar Module Manufacturing Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy On February 17, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued its latest ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) list. The issuing of the much-awaited list has been increasing in frequency over the year, as the rate of addition of new firms and module manufacturing capacity picks up pace. From just 26 manufacturers […] Read more