IndiGrid Commissions First Utility-Scale BESS Project In Delhi Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy IndiGrid, an Indian power sector Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT), has commissioned one of India’s first regulated utility-scale standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects with a capacity of 20 MW / 40 MWh in Delhi – Kilokari BESS Private Limited (KBPL). KBPL has been designed to integrate renewable energy into the distribution level grid system, […] Read more
Govt Expands Transmission Project Area In Bidding Rule Update Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) in its latest bidding rule update has amended norms under its Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs) to streamline the procurement of inter-state transmission services through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB). The latest provision aims to expand the area for developing the project to a 5-km radius. The revisions affect the Request for […] Read more
UPNEDA Seeks Vendors To Identify Govt Building For Solarization Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has issued a tender for the empanelment of vendors to identify government buildings for solarisation. The deadline for submissions is April 25, 2025. The state nodal agency said the empanelment will cover state government buildings with a sanctioned load of 25 kW or more. The […] Read more
Green Stocks April 4: No Respite As US Tariffs Continue To Trip Up markets Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy After having apparently dodged the worst of the impact from US Tariff announcements today, there was no escaping the impact today. the Indian markets followed most global markets in going for a dive. Markets are clearly digesting the uncertainty of follow on actions on April 9 from the US spreading to more sectors, as well […] Read more
Senvion India Launches 3.1M130 Wind Turbine With RLMM Entry Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy Senvion India’s 3.1M130 wind turbine has been included in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM) issued in April 2025, the company said. It plans to begin grid-connected commercial installations across the country soon. The Indian firm, owned by Saudi based Alfanar group hopes to wrest a […] Read more
No Viability Gap Funding Released For BESS In FY25: Govt Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said that it has not issued any viability gap funding (VGF) for battery energy storage system in FY25. The Union Cabinet approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) on September 6, 2023, to support sector development. Under the scheme guidelines, 10% of […] Read more
BrightNight India Appoints Kapil Kasotia As Chief Operating Officer Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy BrightNight, a global renewable energy producer with a strong Indian presence, has appointed Kapil Kasotia as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its India operations, as it looks to accelerate execution of its multi-gigawatt dispatchable renewable energy projects across key states. Kasotia brings over 20 years of experience in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. He […] Read more
FY 25: IEX Registers 121 Billion Units of Power Traded Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy In its March update, Indian Energy Exchange, has achieved its highest ever electricity traded volume of 121 BUs in FY’25, registering an increase of 19% Year-Over-Year (YoY). IEX also recorded the highest-ever yearly trade of RECs in FY’25. A total of 178 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates were traded during the year, marking a 136 % […] Read more
Trump tariffs and Impact on Indian Solar-Cloudy With Silver Linings Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy As governments across the world and industry coordinate to better understand the impact of the Tariff blow from the US, it is interesting to see how the solar sector in India will be affected. Keep in mind that India has slowly been emerging as a key solar manufacturer after years of efforts to push domestic […] Read more
