JSW, Tata, Avaada, Juniper Winners Of 1,650 MW MSEDCL Hybrid Bid Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has now announced the winners for its 1,650 MW wind-solar hybrid project tender. It awarded the project to four successful bidders, namely JSW Neo Energy (JSW Energy), Tata Power Renewable Energy, Avaada Energy, and Juniper Green Energy. With the conclusion of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited […] Read more
Govt Should Relax DCR Mandate Temporarily For PM Surya Ghar: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from the International Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research advocated for temporarily relaxing the mandate of Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) under PM Surya Ghar scheme. The suggestion was one of the key recommendations of the joint report which analysed the performance and challenges under PM Surya Ghar scheme. The […] Read more
ALMM: India’s Enlisted Solar Module Capacity Touches 58 GW Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in its latest Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) revealed that the total enlisted Indian solar module manufacturing capacity touched 58.42 GW. The ministry earlier issued the last ALMM on September 27. In the latest list, the ministry reported an addition of around 2.09 GW of […] Read more
After China & Europe, India Set To Embark On Offshore Wind Journey Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy After a thrust to offshore wind energy projects in China and Europe, swings of changes in this sector are now expected in India too. Last year, globally 10.8 GW of new offshore wind energy capacities were added, as per a report from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The lion’s share was taken by China […] Read more
India’s Renewable Capacity Crosses 200 GW Benchmark Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy capacity has now crossed 200 GW, latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) revealed. As per the latest information from the agency, India’s total renewable capacity (excluding large hydro) touched 154 GW while India’s large hydro projects touched 46 GW capacity by the end of September 2024. A comparison of CEA’s […] Read more
Maharashtra To Use DMF Funds To Deploy Solar Fencing Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra government has planned to use District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds to deploy solar fencing in 160 villages in the Yavatmal district. The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has issued a tender inviting bids from EPC companies for this project. Solar fencing helps farmers protect their crops by preventing animals from entering agricultural fields, […] Read more
SGEL Seeks Land To Build 200 MW Solar Project In Gujarat Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN subsidiary SGEL recently released a tender to set up a 200 MW project in Gujarat with an EPC package that includes land. This tender seeks to develop AC grid-connected solar power projects anywhere in Gujarat. The SGEL tender also includes comprehensive O&M for three years. SGEL has set November 5th, 2024, as the last […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar Adds Service Charges Under Rooftop Solar Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently clarified the provision of a ‘Service Charge’ added under the Operational Guidelines for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna. The MNRE included a service charge equivalent to 1% of the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) component for residential consumers, amounting to Rs. 657 crores. The MNRE […] Read more
Credence Solar Launches 725Wp TOPCon Solar Modules Updated On Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar module manufacturer Credence Solar has now announced launching 725-watt peak solar modules in TOPCon technology. The company launched its latest nodule at the recently held Renewable Energy Expo (REI) at Greater Noida. It said that it is likely to start the commercial production of the same from December this year. These modules have been […] Read more
