Credence Gets BIS Certification For 730Wp TOPCon Modules Updated On Thu, Apr 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Credence Solar has received Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for its latest 730Wp TOPCon-based solar modules, the company announced in a media statement. With this milestone, Credence Solar joins a select group of Indian manufacturers certified for producing some of the country’s most efficient solar panels. The company told Saur […] Read more
Consumers In Karnataka To Pay 8 Charges For Open Access: KERC Updated On Thu, Apr 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Months after the Karnataka High Court struck down the state’s existing open access rules, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has introduced a revised regulatory framework. The newly notified KERC (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2025, aim to streamline access for power consumers and generators. Eight Charges for Open Access Connections Under the […] Read more
Avaada Slips Up As CERC Upholds Cancellation Of Connectivity in MP Wind Projects Updated On Thu, Apr 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in an order dated March 30 involving Avaada Energy and Central Transmission utility (CTUIL), passed an order that censures both the parties involved. For Avaada, the blow is heavier because the CERC eventually upheld the decision of the CTUIL to cancel the connectivity license accorded to Avaada for its […] Read more
SPML Infra In Tie-Up With Energy Vault To Make, Deploy Batteries In India Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy New Delhi based SPML Infra Limited has signed a licensing and royalty agreement with leading storage solutions firm Energy Vault. For SPML Infra, with its hitherto specific focus on India’s water and energy infrastructure, the tie-up marks a significant push into the energy infrastructure space, where it has had a small but significant presence until […] Read more
CEA Clarifies On New Energy Storage Rule Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has amended its provisions to clarify that ongoing government schemes, such as the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, will continue under their existing rules without new energy storage mandates. It further specified that the energy storage system (ESS) co-location requirement applies only to future solar tenders and not to […] Read more
Swaraj Tractors, Mahindra To Build Punjab’s Largest Solar Captive Project Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Swaraj Tractors, a division of Mahindra Group, has partnered with Mahindra Susten, the Group’s clean-tech arm, to develop Punjab’s largest solar group captive project—a 26-megawatt (MW) solar installation in Bathinda district. The project, developed by Mahindra Susten, will supply renewable energy to four Swaraj Tractors manufacturing facilities in Mohali and Dera Bassi. It is expected […] Read more
20 GW Open Access Solar Opportunity From Heavy Industries In India Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy There is a 20 GW solar market opportunity in the top 5 producing states under the green energy open access mode of power procurement for steel, cement, and aluminum according to an Ember report. The latest report by Ember on “RE-powering India’s heavy industries: 20 GW today, 24/7 tomorrow” found that steel presents the largest […] Read more
CERC Eases Rules to Permit REC Issuance Despite Delays Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgment, relaxed existing norms to allow the issuance of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL). The board had earlier approached the central power regulator seeking intervention. The state board alleged it was deprived of RECs due to procedural delays. […] Read more
Green Hydrogen Based Microgrid Closes Funding In California Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Energy Vault Holdings Inc. has announced the successful close of $28 million in project financing for its Calistoga Resiliency Center (CRC). The financing includes the completed sale of an Investment Tax Credit (ITC) associated with the CRC. The Calistoga Resiliency Center has been touted as the World’s First Ultra-Long Duration Hybrid Green Hydrogen Energy Storage […] Read more
