India Reduces AT&C Losses From 22.62% To 15.40% In 10 Years: Minister Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy installed capacity has recently surged to 4,46,190 MW in June 2024, up from 2,48,554 MW in March 2014, according to data shared by Minister of State for Power, Shripad Naik. In a written reply to the Parliament, the Minister noted: “India’s total installed capacity has increased from 2,48,554 MW in March 2014 […] Read more
SECI’s FDRE Tender Breaks New Ground With sub 5 Tariff at Rs 4.98/unit Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a historic moment, the country has witnessed awarding of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FRDE) contracts at tariffs as low as Rs 4.98 per unit. This came in response to a tender issued by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 630 MW of FDRE power. The move is likely to boost […] Read more
REC Gets National Feeder Monitoring System Control Centre Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated National Feeder Monitoring System (NFMS) Control Centre on REC Limited’s at its 55 Foundation Day. Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy was also present in the event. Vivek Kumar Dewangan, CMD, REC and key officials of the Ministry of Power, REC […] Read more
Rajasthan To Allows Pvt Edu Centers To Use Net-Billing During Vacations Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has now approved its proposal to allow educational institutions in Rajasthan (including private entities) to use net-billing provisions for their rooftop solar connections. Earlier, the Commission had brought out a draft regulation to allow educational institutions to use the benefit of net-billing for two months in a year when […] Read more
India Needs 100 GW Storage To Avoid Energy Shortages: Report Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a report that goes against the actions of the Indian government (more thermal, faster deployment of PSP), Berkeley has made a case for solar and battery storage to solve the country’s power demand issue. Solar plus storage can not only help to avoid power shortages in India but also help to prevent a solar […] Read more
Indian RE Sector Can Attract Rs 30L-crore Investment Between 2024-2030: Report Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Power transmission in India is emerging as one of the largest unified electricity grids in the world, states the Economic Survey 2023-24. The Indian transmission system has expanded to 4,85,544 circuit kilometers of transmission lines and 12,51,080 mega volt amp (MVA) of transformation capacity, until 31 March 2024, stated the survey notes. The survey was […] Read more
Waaree To Start Module Production In US From Sept: Hitesh Doshi Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy From an initial module manufacturing capacity of 30 MW in Surat in 2007, Waaree Energies has come a long way indeed. And helming the company through that journey from 30 MW to 12 GW now, and counting, is its founder and CMD, Dr. Hitesh Doshi. Dr. Doshi has not only seen the solar sector take […] Read more
Is India Ready For Online Rooftop Solar Deals? Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy As Amazon (and Flipkart with its own Big Billion days sale), one of the top two e-commerce sellers in India prepare for yet another Prime day sale this July, readers might be surprised with some of the solar deals on offer. On Amazon, you can currently get solar modules from reputed brands like Waaree, Adani, […] Read more
5 Key Points for India on the Road to 300 GW Solar by 2030 Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy India missed its 2022 goal of achieving 100 GW of installed solar capacity. The fact that this target is still unmet highlights the need for significant efforts to overcome various challenges if the country is to realize its vast solar potential. This is even more important considering last year’s government resolution of adding 50 GW […] Read more