2023’s Promise for Solar. Will India Rise To The Challenge? Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Early into 2023, the ground is set for a momentous shift for solar. But first, the numbers. In the Jan-Dec period, figures from India’s Central Electricity Authority show that the country added 13956 MW of solar capacity, of which just over 11 GW was utility scale solar. This is by far the best ever performance […] Read more
The Power Ministry Report Card For 2022- Renewables Push, Reforms Lead Agenda Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy When it comes to energy and its countrywide distribution, the Power ministry is the responsible limb of the government. We look at the growth of clean energy and its distribution in India, while also assessing the various measures taken to promote clean energy in the seventh-largest country in the world. India is the world’s third […] Read more
2022 For Solar: Solarisation, PLI Scheme, Transmission were Buzzwords Updated On Thu, Dec 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy As we head into year 2023, here is a review of 2022 in terms of policy-level initiatives with a lowdown on where the country stands with regards to renewable energy capacity as the year comes to a close. Impetus to RE transmission projects 2022 began with the Intra-State Green Energy Corridor Phase-II (InSTS GEC-II) scheme […] Read more
Gujarat Govt. Provides Funding For Solar Plants At 60 Sites, 32 Municipalities Updated On Wed, Jan 22nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) backs municipalities to establish solar power plants to produce green-clean energy in the state. CM Bhupendra Patel announced, that he has adopted an eco-friendly approach to further strengthen Gujarat’s leadership in the renewable energy sector. He intends to extend it to local self-government institutions through these projects. Patel has […] Read more
NTPC Floats JV To Boost Solar Projects In Sri Lanka Updated On Tue, Jan 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian power behemoth National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) recently formed a joint venture with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and Trincomalee Power Company Limited (TPCL). It’s a 50:50 joint venture (JV) company NTPC-CEB is registered in Sri Lanka. It aims to develop a 50 MW solar project, expandable to 120 MW, in Sampoor, Trincomalee, Sri […] Read more
Power & Instrumentation Gets Rs. 17.07 Cr For 5 MW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Jan 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based EPC company, Power & Instrumentation (Gujarat) Limited recently secured a work order of Rs. 17.07 Crores (Including taxes). It secured the order to supply, install, test, and commission plant and equipment at the site complete in all respects for the 5 MW (AC) Solar Power Project at Latur District, Maharashtra. Power and Instrumentation secured this […] 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
Telangana Eyes 34 GW Of Solar Capacity With New RE Capacity Updated On Sun, Jan 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Telangana Government recently released its draft Renewable Energy Policy 2024 intending to increase its renewable energy capacity. The state currently has a total solar capacity of 4,842.10 MW while it has 128.10 MW of wind energy capacity. Telangana’s latest renewable energy policy aims to achieve 34 GW of solar capacity. It has planned to achieve […] Read more
Sungrow Aims For Large Share Of Residential, Storage Segments in 2025 Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Sunil Badesra, Country Head (India and South Asia) for Global inverter leader Sungrow has reason to feel satisfied. Not only has the firm had a stellar 2024 in India, but the future looks even more promising thanks to the strong demand in the market, and a lineup of product offerings from Sungrow India. New launches […] Read more
