NTPC Rolls Out Long Duration CO2 BESS Technology At Kudgi Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian power behemoth NTPC has launched CO2 battery energy storage technology. This project is undertaken by the R&D wing of NTPC, i.e., NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA). NETRA would execute the project in collaboration with an India-based industrial steam turbine manufacturer, Triveni Turbine Limited, and Italian company Energy Dome. The CO2 Battery with an […] Read more
Jakson Green & Blueleaf Energy Tie-Up For 1 GW Solar Portfolio Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Jakson Green (JGPL), a leading new energy transition platform, and Blueleaf Energy (Blueleaf), a pan-Asian renewable energy platform owned by a Macquarie Asset Management managed fund, have announced their strategic partnership with a 1-gigawatt (GW) solar portfolio in Rajasthan, representing an investment of USD 400 million. The partnership will focus on jointly developing and building […] Read more
Maharashtra Partners With UK To Build Its First 1.2 GW Solar Park Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Mumbai-based Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd. (HMPL) has forayed into green energy with the development of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Saur Urja Park (CSMSUP). This is one of the first solar parks in Maharashtra. Hazoor Multi Projects will develop this project in collaboration with a multinational company from the United Kingdom. This 1.2 GW capacity […] Read more
As India Goes Past 100 GW Solar Milestone, No Time To Rest Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy If ever there was a better use of the term turning point, inflection point, or simply the year when everything fell into place, 2024 would probably come the closest for the Indian solar market. These 365 days proved to be a harbinger of several good news for the different stakeholders in the industry, including solar […] Read more
With Norms In Hand, MNRE Aims To Standardize PV Products Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the “Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025” to set new standards for solar products across India. In its latest notification, the MNRE mandated compliance with Indian Standards (IS) and minimum efficiency criteria for a wide range of solar technologies. The order will come […] Read more
Gujarat Issues Norms For Setting Up Off-Grid, Hybrid Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) recently released guidelines for setting up off-grid solar, wind, and wind-solar hybrid projects in Gujarat. These guidelines aim to streamline procedures for these projects, including storage registration. The Gujarat government introduced this policy in response to requests from renewable energy project developers and to address challenges they face in […] Read more
South America Solar Growth in 2024: Achievements and Challenges Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy South America continued its steady solar growth over the last half-decade in particular, and overall renewable energy capacity additions in general, through the year 2024. Brazil remained the biggest market on the Latin American continent, with other nations like Chile, Colombia, and Costa Rica showing diversity in renewable progress. On the other hand, Chile’s massive […] Read more
Tata Steel Slips Up On RPO Obligations In Jharkhand, Penalised Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an order involving Tata Steel and the JSERC versus Green Energy Association, the Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) has ruled against the exemption from Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) for Tata Steel during the years 2011-14. The main issue was Tata Steel’s contention that its captive cogeneration exceeded the RPO requirement, an argument that managed […] Read more
Enfinity Global Gets 2 GW Connectivity For Solar, Wind Projects In India Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy The US-based renewable energy and sustainability services company Enfinity Global, recently secured connectivity for 2 GW of utility-scale solar PV and wind projects. The company secured the project in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka in India. This strategic development represents a key for the firm to expand its renewable energy portfolio in India. The […] Read more
