Bangalore Discom To Get Solar Power From Pavagada At Rs 2.89/unit Updated On Fri, Aug 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy JSW Renew Energy Twenty Limited, a subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) for a solar capacity of 300 MW. The project was awarded by the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL), the state nodal agency for renewable energy in Karnataka. The power […] Read more
GUVNL Issues Tender For 500 MW Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy GUVNL recently released a tender for the procurement of power through a competitive bidding process for a 500 MW Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic Power Projects to be set up /under construction / already commissioned projects anywhere in India with Greenshoe option of additional capacity up to 500 MW without energy storage. The tender’s last date […] Read more
Google in 1.5 GW Pact With Energix For Renewable Power, Credits Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Energix Renewables, a leader in the U.S. renewable energy sector and part of the Energix Group, has announced the signing of a strategic long-term agreement with Google. The agreement will initially cover 1.5GWp of solar project development until 2030. Future expansion options will include, Energix supplying electricity and Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) generated from its […] Read more
Is Community Solar A Key Piece In India’s Clean Energy Strategy? Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s ambitious renewable energy targets highlight a promising model for democratizing access to clean energy—community solar. Despite the global momentum and success stories, community solar has faced hurdles in gaining traction within India. With existing financial support for various clean energy schemes, the path from concept to a widespread adoption has not been smooth in […] Read more
India’s RE Storage On Course For 6 GW By Fiscal 2028: CRISIL Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy CRISIL Ratings estimates that India’s renewable energy (RE) storage capacity could surge to 6 GW by fiscal 2028, up from less than 1 GW operational as of March 2024. It attributes this prospective growth to the increase in the pipeline of projects under implementation and an expected healthy pace of auctions. It also noted that […] Read more
Change In FDRE Bidding Norms Can Aid RE Growth: EMBER Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy EMBER recently released a policy paper highlighting the importance of changing the approach to bidding in the FDRE tenders to increase renewable energy (RE) capacity growth in India. It also stated that it’s unfair to make developers responsible for handling the unpredictable nature of renewable energy in contracts and that this should be rethought. EMBER […] Read more
ACME, SAEL, Essar, Onward, NTPC REL Winners Of 1.2 GW SJVN Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN Limited has announced the winners of its 1.2 GW solar tender, in which included Acme Solar Holdings, SAEL Industries, Essar Renewables, Onward Solar Power, and NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL), as the successful bidders at an average tariff of Rs. 2.52/kWh. Under this tender, SJVN has allocated 300 MW each to Acme Solar, Essar […] Read more
Reliance Set To Launch Its First Solar Gigafactory By FY25 Updated On Thu, Aug 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Reliance Industries, in its Integrated Annual Report 2023-24, shared its plans to commission its first solar Gigafactory in FY25, with most of the company’s renewable energy development and manufacturing operations at Jamnagar. In its business review, Reliance highlighted the growth the company has achieved from 2023 to 2024. Regarding its renewable energy (RE) plans, Reliance […] Read more
Fourth Partner Energy Secures $275 Mn Investment From IFC Consortium Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy International Finance Corporation (IFC), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and DEG today made a $275 Mn investment into Fourth Partner Energy (FPEL). IFC is a global impact investor and DEG is a German investment and development company. The consortium’s investment will infuse capital to fund FPEL’s business expansion plans which include a target portfolio of 3.5 […] Read more