RVUNL Storage Tender Attracts Bids At Rs 2.21/kWh, A New Low Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy Energy storage tenders continued their steep decline from last year, as RVUNL’s 500 MW/ 1000 MWh standalone BESS tender, which comes with a 30% VGF support, attracting bids at Rs 2.21 lakhs /MWh. Solar World Energy led with the lowest bid and an award of 125 MW/250 MWh, while Oriana Power won 50MW/100 MWh with […] Read more
NHPC Awards 1.2 GW Solar-Plus-Storage Tender To Six Bidders Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy NHPC, the Navratna company, has announced six winners of its 1.2 GW solar plus storage project. This is NHPC’s one of the first Solar + ESS tender. The project offers a 600 MW/1200 MWh energy storage system (ESS). NHPC allotted the project to Onix Renewables at Rs. 3.09/kWh and three other companies: Jindal India Renewable […] Read more
India To Add 25 GW Of Solar Capacity By FY25 End: Ind-Ra Updated On Wed, Jan 22nd, 2025 by Saurenergy India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), a research organization in its latest report maintains a stable rating outlook for energy infrastructure projects for FY26. Four major factors drive this outlook: India’s economic growth, a sustained energy transition with renewables gaining a higher share in installed capacity and generation, a strong pipeline of capacity additions (both renewable […] Read more
Odisha Mulls Min 4 Service Centers For Solar Pump OEMs Updated On Tue, Jan 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy The Odisha government has announced plans to require a minimum of four service centers for solar pump Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the state. The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA), the state’s nodal agency, has issued its latest Expression of Interest (EOI) to facilitate this initiative. The EOI invites OEMs to apply for empanelment, […] Read more
AP To Use Solar Fencing To Reduce Human-Jumbo Conflicts Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh government has planned to use solar energy in the state to tackle the issue of human-elephant conflict in Chittoor district. The state forest department has now issued a tender to erect tentacle-handling solar fencing around the Musalimandugu Elephant Camp in the Palamaner Forest Range. This comes after several states have tried using […] Read more
TREDA Issues Pre-Feasibility Tender for PSP In Tripura Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Joint Director of the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) issued an e-tender, soliciting bids to set up a Pumped Storage Project in Tripura from prospective bidders. The agency, on behalf of the organization, invited tenders to establish consultancy services for the preparation of a Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR). TREDA has sought bids from interested […] Read more
NHAI To Solarise 104 Sites At Andhra Highways, Issues Tender Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently issued a tender and invited bids from experienced firms/organizations to provide solar highway lighting. The solar lighting will cover 104 locations across different stretches. NHAI has set February 4, 2025 as the deadline for the bid submission. The NHAI tender states, “The project will cover a stretch […] Read more
Maharashtra: BrightNight Commissions First Phase Of 115MW Hybrid RE Project Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy US-based BrightNight, a global renewable power producer, recently commissioned the first phase of Optima Maharashtra, a 115 MW hybrid renewable power project in India. It’s also one of the first co-located wind-solar projects in Maharashtra. The project is located in Dharashiv, Southern Maharashtra, and spanning about 1400 acres, Optima Maharashtra integrates advanced wind and solar […] Read more
NTPC REL Issues 2.5 GW BESS Tender For Its Thermal Plants Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC REL recently released a tender to develop a 2500 MW/10,000 MWH Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. The NTPC subsidiary has planned the project as spread across NTPC thermal power stations. The last date to submit the bids is February 17, 2025. The tender document elaborated on the project’s capacity. It mentioned, “The battery […] Read more
