China’s Renewable Sector Enters New Era with Market-Driven Pricing Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration (NEA) recently issued a joint notice outlining measures to deepen the pricing reform for electricity generated from renewable sources. The reform focuses on three key areas: allowing market forces to determine renewable power prices, creating a pricing and settlement mechanism that supports long-term […] Read more
MoP Sets New Bidding Guidelines for Pumped Storage Projects Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has introduced a new set of rules to promote the development of Pumped Storage Plants (PSPs). The government’s latest norms aim to provide a standardized procurement framework based on open competitive bidding. They also establish clear risk-sharing mechanisms among various stakeholders. The government’s latest notification applies to developers and procurers […] Read more
Clean Energy Financing: Are We Investing Enough? Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Finance plays a vital role in the global push for renewable energy. Over the past decade, clean energy investments have grown significantly, driving gigawatt-scale renewable capacity additions and supporting related sectors, particularly in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. However, much more needs to be done for countries to meet their renewable energy […] Read more
MNRE Sets Norms For Solar Cold Storage With Thermal Energy Backup Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has established design, performance, and testing standards for Solar Cold Storage systems equipped with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) backup. These systems primarily operate on solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, providing a sustainable solution for preserving agricultural, fishery, dairy, and pharmaceutical products. The new regulations set performance requirements by […] Read more
GREW Solar Set To Establish 3 GW Solar Cell, Module Unit In MP Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy GREW Solar, a Chiripal Group venture, is poised to establish a three-stage backward integrated manufacturing unit in Bhopal for solar module production. The company is committed to investing Rs. 3000 crores for the project. Located at Narmadapuram (near Bhopal-MP), the facility spans over a total area of 60 acres. The project is projected to have […] Read more
Canadian Solar To Deliver 960 MWh ESS In Australia Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has announced that e-STORAGE, a part of its subsidiary CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (CSI Solar), has signed a contract with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). This agreement, made through CIP’s fifth fund, Copenhagen Infrastructure V, is for the delivery of a 240 MW/960 MWh battery energy storage system in Summerfield, South Australia. e-STORAGE, a […] Read more
Kerala Plans To Take Up Study To Solarise Public Buildings Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Kerala government has planned to solarise a large number of government buildings. It said that it has plans to solarise public buildings ranging from anganwdi centers to industrial units in the state. This comes at a time when the southern state has planned to become carbon neutral by 2050. The government said that it […] Read more
Vadodara Municipal Corporation Issues 4 MW Rooftop Solar Tender Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Vadodara Municipal Corporation has invited a tender to commission and undertake the comprehensive Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of a 4 MW rooftop solar power plant for 10 years. The rooftop solar plant will be installed on various municipal buildings. The municipal corporation has sought bids for the project until February 27, 2025. The tender mentioned, […] Read more
G7 Countries Are Building 10% Of Planned Solar Projects: Report Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The pipeline of prospective utility-scale solar and wind capacity grew by a fifth last year, but the world’s richest countries account for only a fraction of new construction, according to a new report from Global Energy Monitor (GEM). The Global Solar Power Tracker and Global Wind Power Tracker include all projects that have been announced, […] Read more
