Self Certification For Solar Inverters Gets Another Extension From MNRE Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the self-certification deadline for solar PV inverters above 100 kW. The government’s latest notification extended the rule up to December 31st, 2025. The Central Government issued a “Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017” for six products. It included […] Read more
News In Brief Jan 31: Torrent Power, EU’s Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure, Meta, Zelestra Agreement Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy Torrent Power Commissions 300 MW Solar Project In Gujarat Torrent Power Limited subsidiary, Torrent Saurya Urja 2 Private Limited (TSU2) has received a certificate from the Gujarat Energy Development Agency certifying the commissioning of a 300 MW solar project w.e.f. December 15, 2024. The Gujarat Energy Development Agency-certified solar power plant has come into full […] Read more
Solar Journey of Africa: 2024 in Review and the Road Ahead Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy Africa is the continent with the world’s largest solar energy potential and investment is the only thing that’s keeping Africa from powering its development using this potential. The solar growth in Africa remained modest in 2024 in the face of structural challenges such as limited financing, regulatory barriers and infrastructure constraints which still impede the […] Read more
Q4 2024 Prices: EU-North America See Fall In Solar, Wind Sees Marginal Uptick Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest report by LevelTen Energy showcases the energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) trend for Q4, 2024 in the global west, i.e., the European and the North American market. The report found that the European solar PPA prices have been steadily declining over the last two years, as the energy sector continues to return to […] Read more
O2 Power Backed Firm Wins CERC Relief For 350 MW Solar Project Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Beempow Energy Private Limited, a solar developer firm backed by O2 Power, has won a significant suit for relief at the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). The relief, linked to its 350 MW solar project at Agar Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh, where Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) is the designated project developer. RUMSL […] Read more
Adyant Enersol, UPC Renewables Win SJVN’s 170 MW Wind Energy Project Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy SJVN has announced Adyant Enersol (Datta Infra) and UPC Renewables as the winners of its 600 MW wind energy project. These winners are expected to develop inter-state transmission system (ISTS)–connected wind power projects on a build-own-operate basis. The tender for this project was released in March 2024, and the results were announced after 10 months. […] Read more
News In Brief: TotalEnergies 75MW Deal, ENGIE’s Saudi Plans, KPI Green In 300 MW Solar Deal Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy TotalEnergies and STMicroelectronics In 75 MW Green Energy Deal French energy major TotalEnergies and STMicroelectronics have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply renewable electricity to STMicroelectronics sites in France. This 15-year contract, started in January 2025, represents an overall volume of 1.5 TWh of power supply.TotalEnergies will provide STMicroelectronics, an integrated device manufacturer, […] Read more
2024: China Installs 8 GW Solar Projects In Belt & Road Countries Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Chinese companies installed 24 Gigawatts (GW) capacity in Belt and Road (B&R) countries in 2024, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. This record number doubles the capacity installed in 2023 and is a new high for investment since the initiative was launched in 2013. Notably, renewable energy sources, particularly solar and hydropower, led […] Read more
Apraava Energy Commissions 250.7 MW Wind Energy Project In Gujarat Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based integrated energy solutions provider, Apraava Energy, has commissioned a 250.7 MW wind power project (comprising 120 no. of 2.1MW rated Suzlon WTGs). The project is located at Sidhpur in Devbhoomi Dwaraka district, Gujarat. The project was awarded to Apraava Energy as part of the Tranche VIII wind tender sponsored by Solar Energy Corporation of […] Read more
