DERC Allows SCOD Extension To Tata Power For Hybrid Project Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy In some relief for the developer, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) allowed Tata Power Renewable Energy an extension for its Karnataka hybrid project. The company is now developing a 510 MW of wind-solar hybrid project in the state. The order of state power regulator came to the fore after Tata Power Renewable Energy filed […] Read more
Solar Cell Production To Come Under ALMM Soon: Pralhad Joshi Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is planning to bring solar cell production under the government listing by bringing an ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturer) like policy for solar cell production. With this, MNRE aims to boost domestic manufacturing of solar cells as well as ensure top-notch quality. An ALMM list […] Read more
Can Digital Solar Project Make Rooftop Solar More Accessible? Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy In 2023-24, India’s installed Rooftop Solar (RTS) capacity increased by 2.99 GW, marking the highest annual growth to date. According to the latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) India’s total installed rooftop solar capacity has reached 13.40 GW by the end of July 2024. Following the launch of the PM […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: JREDA Awards Contract To Solartive For Solar Pumps Updated On Tue, Sep 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has awarded the contract of solar pumps under the PM KUSUM scheme to Solartive, a water and infrastructure company, the firm said today. Under the project, the company will provide farmers solar pumps with an aim to decarbonise irrigation activities on the farmlands. This project, valued at approximately Rs […] Read more
PM KUSUM: UPNEDA Issues Bids To Solarise 10,000 Solar Pumps Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Intending to solarize 10,000 grid-connected agriculture pumps under KUSUM Component C-1, the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) recently released a tender. The tender aims to supply, install, test, and commission distributed grid-connected solar PV systems with 5 years of comprehensive maintenance. UPNEDA has set 23rd September as the last date for […] Read more
Ministry Of Finance Grants Navratna Status To SECI, NHPC And SJVN Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a significant indicator of their growing stature and performance, the Ministry of Finance recently conferred ‘Navratna’ status to three Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) namely, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), and SJVN to develop and expand Renewable Energy (RE) capacity in India under the Ministry of New and […] Read more
SECI Appoints Sivakumar V Vepakomma Its Director (Power System) Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) today announced the appointment of Sivakumar V Vepakomma as its new Director for Power System. Prior to this, Sivakumar served at NTPC Green Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd as Chief General Manager. There he was responsible for engineering, contracts, commercial and business development functions. […] Read more
IREDA Expands Horizon Woth International Credit Rating from S&P Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has secured its international credit rating from S&P Global Ratings Limited. The Indian lender has been assigned ‘BBB-‘ long-term and ‘A-3’ short-term issuer credit ratings to IREDA, with Outlook ‘Stable’. This rating will enable IREDA to expand its reach in the international market, tapping into attractive sources of […] Read more
Avaada, Laxmi Solar, Uratom Make Entry In Latest ALMM Updated On Thu, Aug 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s cumulative enlisted domestic solar module manufacturing capacity has now touched 54.70 GW, latest data from the MNRE revealed. As per the latest Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), issued by the MNRE on August 29, India is now home to 94 enlisted solar module manufacturing factories, spread across the country. The latest list […] Read more