UP Reaffirms 22 GW Solar Goal, Reviews PM-KUSUM Progress Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh (UP) government has reaffirmed its goal of adding 22 GW of solar energy capacity, during a review meeting chaired by Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath. The meeting in Lucknow focused on evaluating progress under […] Read more
Maharashtra Issues 24 Tenders For Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has now issued a total of 24 tenders for solar projects. Most of these projects are rooftop solar projects on government institutions. A few of them are rural solar streetlight projects. Most of these projects have been planned in the Gadchiroli, Nagpur, Chandrapur, Bhandara, and Wardha districts in Maharashtra. […] Read more
As Wind Energy Finally Crosses 50 GW Milestone, No Time To Rest Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The March update from India’s Central Electricity Authority finally confirmed what was expected. The breaching of the 50 GW milestone by India’s wind energy developers. With Fy25 seeing fresh additions of 4.15 GW, the industry saw one of its best years, even though the all time best seen in 2016-17 still seems a tough target […] Read more
What Led to the Surge in REC Purchases by DISCOMs? Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik, in his latest statement before the Parliament, indicated that the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) have seen an upsurge. He attributed this surge to the changes in policy, which have made it more favorable for the power distribution companies (discoms) in the state. He […] Read more
Why Co-Locating of Storage And RE Matters Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy India has ambitious goals to install 450 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity by 2030. Even though India has an impressive track record of quickly deploying renewable RE generation assets, the share of RE (excluding large hydro) in total generation continues to be low (13.75 percent) hindering grid decarbonization. The generation-installation gap can be addressed […] Read more
Trinasolar Debuts Extreme Climate Resilient Module For Australia Updated On Thu, Apr 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Trinasolar, a global smart photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions provider, has unveiled a new solar technology designed to protect utility-scale PV plants from Australia’s increasingly extreme and unpredictable weather. The Shield Extreme Climate Solution, introduced at the Smart Energy Conference in Sydney on April 9-10, combines reinforced structural modules with intelligent weather-responsive tracking. The […] Read more
PLI Should Be Extended To Agri-Based Manufacturers: ICRIER Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), report called for extending India’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme—currently supporting domestic solar panel manufacturing—to include low-carbon agricultural technologies. These could include livestock feed additives that reduce methane emissions (such as Rumen8) and biofertiliser products, the report added. India’s agriculture sector is vulnerable to climate […] Read more
NTPC Commissions 90 MW Wind Project in Gujarat Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL), has commissioned the second phase of its Dayapar Wind Energy Project in Bhuj, Gujarat, the company said in a regulatory filing. The NTPC REL, a subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Ltd and a step-down unit of NTPC Ltd, further added, “NTPC has completed 90 MW capacity wind project which […] Read more
MERC Fixes Generic Tariff For Rooftop Solar At Rs 2.82/Unit Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has set a generic tariff of Rs 2.82/kWh for surplus rooftop solar power, according to its latest suo motu order. The move follows the expiry of the MERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Renewable Energy Tariff) Regulations, 2019. As per the regulatory requirement, MERC must notify generic tariffs […] Read more
