With Legislations In Hand, Virginia Set To See A Rise Of Community Solar Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Since 2022, efforts to kickstart a shared solar programme in southwest Virginia in the United States (US) have been stalled. But this year, a renewed push brought it to life. The General Assembly at the Senate and the House of Delegates passed separate legislations, SB 253 and HB 106, to enlarge Dominion Energy’s existing community […] Read more
Italy’s Solar Ban On Agri Land- Not As Bad As It Sounds Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent ruling by the Italian government to ban solar PV installations on agricultural land has been met with howls of protest by the country’s solar trade association which has claimed it would cost Italy as much as €60 billion (US$64.5 billion). We believe the protests are unfair at this stage. Keep in mind that […] Read more
Juniper, SJVN Ink PPA To Setup 1GW RE Projects Across Two States Updated On Tue, May 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Juniper Green Energy today announced a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SJVN, securing a 320 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy contract. This agreement sets the stage for the development of approximately 1 GW of capacity across two states– Gujarat and Rajasthan. The company said, “This 25-year PPA, secured at a tariff of ₹4.38 with […] Read more
After Solar & Wind, Adani Green Bets Big On PSP Business Updated On Tue, May 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has now planned to go bullish on Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) in India. The company, while declaring its latest Q4 results talked about adding 5 Gigawatt (GW) of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) by 2030. With a fresh thrust on PSPs, the renewable company upgraded its renewable capacity target from 45 […] Read more
TPREL, SJVN Sign PPA For 460 MW Firm & Dispatchable Project Updated On Sat, May 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SJVN Limited (SJVN), an Indian Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), for a 460 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) Project. The plant, designed to meet the 460 MW FDRE requirement, integrates solar, wind, and battery storage technologies to ensure efficient energy […] Read more
Fortum Sells Stake In Indian Solar Portfolio To Gentari Renewables Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Finland-based Fortum sold its ownership in the 185-MW Indian solar portfolio and is considering alternatives for its remaining operations in India. Fortum signed an agreement to sell the remaining 43.75% share of its Indian solar power portfolio to Malaysia-based Gentari Renewables India Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn. Bhd. Gentari […] Read more
NTPC-REL Seeks Bids For 900 MW Project In Madhya Pradesh Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC-REL) has invited online bids for land and power evacuation packages for a 900 MW ISTS-connected solar project In Neemuch region, Madhya Pradesh. NTPC-REL’s tender document mentioned that the project requires government/private contiguous land of 5 Acres/MW on a freehold/leasehold basis near Neemuch ISTS substation in Madhya Pradesh, the lease period […] Read more
Adani Green Secures USD 400 Mn For 750 MW Power Projects Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has announced USD 400 million in financing for its under-construction projects. Through this financing, the company extends support to its under-construction 750 MW solar projects in Rajasthan and Gujarat by a consortium of five leading international banks. The consortium of lenders is financing Adani’s projects that are expected to come online from […] Read more
FY24: India’s Annual Solar Power Generation Increased By 14%: CEA Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has now released its annual renewable energy generation report for 2023-24. The report revealed that despite the historic rise of renewable energy in India during FY24, thermal energy sources continued to take the lead in India’s total energy generation. However, the good news is that India’s annual solar power generation increased by […] Read more
