Ultratech To Not Pay Unnecessary Charges For Captive Solar Plant: RERC Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in its latest judgement exempted Ultratech and its Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)-Amplus Dakshin Private Limited (ADPL) against payment of cross subsidy, water cess and other charges for a captive solar plant based in Rajasthan. As per the petition of Ultratech Cement Limited (UTCL), ADPL was incorporated as a SPV […] Read more
BSPGCL Looks for Solar Developer for 185 MW PV Project with 254 MW BESS Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd (BSPGCL) has issued a tender looking for a solar developer for the development of a 185 MW solar project in Kajra, Lakhisarai district. It will be supplemented by a 254 MW Battery Energy Storage System. The Battery Energy Storage System must be established for power delivery of a […] Read more
CERC Allows Compensation To RE Firm For Higher Duties On Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest judgment, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) allowed compensation to a renewable energy company against the imposition of increased import duties on solar cells. The case was related to a Rajasthan-based solar project. On July 30, 2018, the Indian government imposed higher duties against the import of solar cells into India. On […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Systems in Contract with NTPC for 152 MWp Domestic Content Requirement PV Modules Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has signed a contract to supply 152 MWp DCR (Domestic Content Requirement) solar PV modules for NTPC Limited (NTPC’s) Nokh Solar PV Project in Rajasthan. The project holds a significant order value of approximately INR 418 crore. NTPC […] Read more
Solar Production Costs In China Falls By 42% In 2023: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report states that the cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months to US$0.15 per watt (/W). This gave manufacturers in the country cost advantage over international rivals according to the New Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie. The report looks at ‘Five low-carbon tech trends […] Read more
Navalt Releases Solar-Electric Boat Barracuda at Mazagon Dock Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Navalt, an eco-marine tech firm that specializes in the manufacturing of solar electric vessels, has released its solar-electric boat, the Barracuda at Mazagon Dock in Maharashtra. This is said to be one of the fastest solar-electric boats in India. The solar electric boat works on optional plug and charge, operated on a solar capacity of […] Read more
BluPine Energy Achieves Financial Closure for 120 MW Solar Project in Gujarat Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy Company BluPine Energy, established in India by global infrastructure investor Actis, announced financial closure for its 120 MW solar project situated in Gujarat, secured under the GUVNL 16 tender. The electricity generated from this plant will be supplied to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 25 […] Read more
“The Cabling In Solar Systems Is Designed to Exceed the 25 Year Warranty”, Hemant K Mehta, Elegar Kerpen Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pune-based German cable firm Elegar Kerpen has been among the many firms leveraging the solar opportunity for faster growth. The cable maker was in the news recently after completing the acquisition of LEONI Cables Solutions (India) Pvt. Limited, making the German firm among the leading cable manufacturers in the country. SaurEnergy spoke to Hemant K […] Read more
UP Identifies 195 Acres Of Land To Setup Solar Plants Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest notification, the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) listed a total identified land of up to 195 acres under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The department said that this land parcel, owned by the government’s farmers in some places, could be diverted for setting up grid-connected solar power plants under the […] Read more
