Maharashtra Issues 24 Tenders For Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has now issued a total of 24 tenders for solar projects. Most of these projects are rooftop solar projects on government institutions. A few of them are rural solar streetlight projects. Most of these projects have been planned in the Gadchiroli, Nagpur, Chandrapur, Bhandara, and Wardha districts in Maharashtra. […] Read more
5 Ways Battery Storage Is Transforming Solar Energy Deployments Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar power’s biggest ally, the battery energy storage systems (BESS), has arrived in force in 2024. The pairing of batteries with solar photovoltaic (PV) farms is rapidly reshaping how and when solar energy is used, turning daylight-only generation into flexible, round-the-clock power. BESS has meant the momentum does not flag for solar deployments, even in […] Read more
Budget: Himachal Announces Interest Subsidies For Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh government has now envisioned to become the first green state of India. In its latest budget presented by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the CM announced several measures to bolster the growth of solar energy in the state. This included interest subsidies for solar projects up to 1 MW in […] Read more
Herbicide Use in Solar Parks Poses New Ecological Risks Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy By-Gowthami Subramaniam When a 40-acre solar park came up in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur district last year, residents of a colony bordering the solar park, were unaware of the potential consequences. Now, they are increasingly troubled by the strong smell and possible health risks of herbicides that the park is using for weed control. “We smell […] Read more
ONGC Acquires PTC Energy With Its 288.8 MW Wind Projects Updated On Wed, Mar 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy ONGC has announced its investment in ONGC Green Limited (OGL) and the recent acquisition of PTC Energy Limited (PEL). In a regulatory filing regarding the acquisition of PTC Energy Limited (PEL), it stated, “PTC Energy Limited (PEL) was established in August 2008 as a wholly owned subsidiary of PTC India Limited. It has an aggregate […] Read more
Customer Service To Forefront As India’s Solar Boom Spreads Updated On Mon, Mar 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s solar ambitions are on a roll, and that’s visible in more ways than one. More and more solar installations are popping up if you look up from your phone around you, the number of solar firms listed on stock exchanges has gone up exponentially within two years, and of course, celebrities and influencers can […] Read more
Climate Change vs Solar Energy: The Battle Within Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy Decades ago, global warming and associated climate change had prompted the world to take some serious measures, such as curbing GHG emissions and trapping pollutants. Today, the surge of renewable energy, especially solar and wind energy, is now promising the sustainable future the world once dreamed about. However, climate change has also become profound, leading […] Read more
Budget: Rajasthan Promises 150 Units Of Free Power For Solar Users Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy Rajasthan government has now promised to provide solar prosumers with free electricity. Today, the state government presented its budget for the next financial year in the state assembly. Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari in her budget speech announced the extension of the free power for solar consumers. “By leveraging the PM Surya Ghar Scheme, the […] Read more
Maharashtra: Alpex Solar Wins Rs 45 Crore Order from MSEDCL Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Alpex Solar today announced that it has secured a significant order from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL). Valued at Rs 45 crore, the order is part of the Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump scheme, a key initiative aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity by providing farmers with access to sustainable solar-powered water pumps. As […] Read more
