GERC Proposes Fixing Timelines For Rooftop Solar Connections Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has now proposed amending its existing rooftop solar and net-metering rules of 2016 to pave the way for fixing timelines for rooftop solar installations. The new draft rules proposed that the technical feasibility report (TFR) should be submitted by the discoms within 15 days. This new provision was made […] Read more
Solex Ties Up With GMEE, Wuxi Tidewinner To Expand Capacity By 800MW Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Solex Energy Limited today announced signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GMEE Solar and Wuxi Tidewinner Industrial International Co., Ltd. This partnership will facilitate an 800 MW capacity expansion, enhancing Solex Energy’s existing 700 MW production capability to 1.5 GW by the end of the second quarter of FY 24-25. A release from […] Read more
PGVCL Allocates 479 MW Capacity Solar Projects Under PM KUSUM-C Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd has allocated 479 MW solar projects to several developers under component C of the PM Kusum programme. The awarded projects are expected to be operational by the end of December 2024. The highest capacity was allocated to Onix Renewable followed by Indian Infrastructure and Project India. The tariffs that were […] Read more
Open Access Charges: When Solar Fails To Deliver Promised Savings Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The concept of open access in the electricity market was introduced to foster competition and provide consumers with the freedom to choose their electricity suppliers. However, despite the potential for savings, the reality is that net landed solar electricity often does not result in significant cost reductions for end consumers. This outcome is largely due […] Read more
Avaada Group Commissions 50 MW Solar Plant In Bihar Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Avaada Energy , the renewable energy arm of Avaada Group, commenced a new 50 MW solar power plant in the Banka district on Tuesday. With this Bihar has now increased its total solar capacity to 181.1 MW. Last year approval was given for a 75 MW solar plant in Banka and a 125 MW solar […] Read more
Orb Energy Launches 35 MW Solar Park In Karnataka Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Orb Energy has launched a 35 MW (DC) ground-mounted solar park in Arsikere in the Hassan district, a significant player in the Indian solar power business, the firm announced on Tuesday. This 110-acre solar park, which produces 5.24 crore units of green power annually and offsets 45,000 tons of carbon dioxide, was built especially to […] Read more
SolarPower Europe Unveils Digital Agrivoltaics Map Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar trade body SolarPower Europe has launched a digital map to showcase agrivoltaics projects in ten countries in Europe, including Italy, France, Germany and the Netherlands. The map includes more than 200 projects across the continent, amassing a combined capacity of 2.8 gW. The map showcases various technologies used in agriPV projects, whether it be […] Read more
GUVNL Issues List of Tenderable PHP Sites With 14 GW Capacity Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has now issued the list of 16 reserved Pumped Hydro Storage Project (PHP) Sites. The state power utility said that these 16 PHP sites could be allocated under the competitive bidding process for the benefit of state public discoms. The total potential of PHPs from all the 16 […] Read more
NTPC-REL Seeks Bids For 225MW Solar Project At GSECL Solar Park At Khavda Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (REL) has invited bids for the development of a 225MW grid-connected solar PV project at Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) solar park (Stage-III), at Khavda. NTPC-REL invited online bids from eligible bidders on a single-stage two-envelope (i.e. Envelope-I: Techno-Commercial Bid and Envelope-II: Price Bid) basis. The tender includes the supply […] Read more
