Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited begins solar power project Updated On Mon, Mar 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited (OPGC) has started installation of rooftop solar project on the existing plant switchyard building as part of a demonstration project at Ib Thermal Power Station (ITPS) in Jharsuguda district. OPGC says that the project can produce 3KW of solar power which will be used to power switchyard building internal […] Read more
PM Modi Whoops Odisha for Innovation in Every Field Updated On Mon, Feb 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his Two-day visit to Odisha has alarmed for innovation in every field and cited that the nation’s young researchers ought to take the challenge call of tapping solar energy. “The moment innovation stops, systems lose their life. We have to create an environment for innovation. The innovation should be affordable […] Read more
Suzlon Wins 378 MW Order From NGEL, Pact Grows To 1.544 GW Updated On Wed, Apr 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Suzlon Group has secured a 378 MW wind project order from NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL), expanding its total partnership capacity with the public sector utility to 1,544 MW. The win comes even as a key Industry body has predicted additions of 6-7 GW in wind capacity in Fy 26 for India. This marks Suzlon’s […] Read more
Santosh Kumar Sarangi Takes Charge As New Secretary Of MNRE Updated On Tue, Apr 22nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Santosh Kumar Sarangi, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India. He is a civil servant with an extensive administrative experience across diverse sectors, including science and technology, international trade, education, tourism, mining, and tribal affairs. […] Read more
Emmvee Opens 5th Solar Module Plant, Lifts Capacity To 6.6 GWp Updated On Wed, Apr 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar manufacturer Emmvee has opened its fifth module manufacturing facility at Sulibele, near Bengaluru International Airport, adding 2 GWp of photovoltaic (PV) module capacity. With the latest expansion, the company’s total PV module capacity now stands at 6.6 GWp, while solar cell capacity has reached 2.5 GWp. The 400,000-square-foot facility will employ more than […] Read more
Bigger & Faster – South India’s Renewable Comeback Updated On Wed, Apr 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy South India, which heralded some of the earliest large-scale solar and wind projects in the country, is now further expanding its clean energy footprint. Again, one could say that some of India’s most notable renewable achievements came from the region before 2020. From the then-largest solar plant at Kamuthi in Tamil Nadu with a 648 […] Read more
CEA Green Lights 7.5 GW of PSP, Eyes 22 GW Expansion In FY26 Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) cleared 7.5 GW of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for hydro-pumped storage projects (PSPs) in FY 2024-25, a significant milestone in India’s push for long-duration energy storage. The agency has also streamlined the appraisal process through its digital platform “Jalvi Store,” reducing documentation requirements and providing submission checklists to accelerate project […] Read more
20 GW Open Access Solar Opportunity From Heavy Industries In India Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy There is a 20 GW solar market opportunity in the top 5 producing states under the green energy open access mode of power procurement for steel, cement, and aluminum according to an Ember report. The latest report by Ember on “RE-powering India’s heavy industries: 20 GW today, 24/7 tomorrow” found that steel presents the largest […] Read more
COVER STORY: India’s Different Path For Solar Module Manufacturing Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy On February 17, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued its latest ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) list. The issuing of the much-awaited list has been increasing in frequency over the year, as the rate of addition of new firms and module manufacturing capacity picks up pace. From just 26 manufacturers […] Read more
