News In Brief: TotalEnergies 75MW Deal, ENGIE’s Saudi Plans, KPI Green In 300 MW Solar Deal Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy TotalEnergies and STMicroelectronics In 75 MW Green Energy Deal French energy major TotalEnergies and STMicroelectronics have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply renewable electricity to STMicroelectronics sites in France. This 15-year contract, started in January 2025, represents an overall volume of 1.5 TWh of power supply.TotalEnergies will provide STMicroelectronics, an integrated device manufacturer, […] Read more
2024: China Installs 8 GW Solar Projects In Belt & Road Countries Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Chinese companies installed 24 Gigawatts (GW) capacity in Belt and Road (B&R) countries in 2024, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. This record number doubles the capacity installed in 2023 and is a new high for investment since the initiative was launched in 2013. Notably, renewable energy sources, particularly solar and hydropower, led […] Read more
Sharika Wins Rs. 155.78 Cr Work Order For NHPC’s Rooftop Solar Project Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy NHPC recently awarded Uttar Pradesh-based Sharika Enterprise a 4 MW contract to develop rooftop solar power projects. The company disclosed this in a regulatory filing, stating, “The contract is for the development of rooftop solar power projects with a total capacity of 4 MW on buildings of NHPC.” Sharika said in a regulatory filing, “The […] Read more
NTPC Rolls Out Long Duration CO2 BESS Technology At Kudgi Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian power behemoth NTPC has launched CO2 battery energy storage technology. This project is undertaken by the R&D wing of NTPC, i.e., NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA). NETRA would execute the project in collaboration with an India-based industrial steam turbine manufacturer, Triveni Turbine Limited, and Italian company Energy Dome. The CO2 Battery with an […] Read more
Maharashtra Partners With UK To Build Its First 1.2 GW Solar Park Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Mumbai-based Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd. (HMPL) has forayed into green energy with the development of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Saur Urja Park (CSMSUP). This is one of the first solar parks in Maharashtra. Hazoor Multi Projects will develop this project in collaboration with a multinational company from the United Kingdom. This 1.2 GW capacity […] Read more
As India Goes Past 100 GW Solar Milestone, No Time To Rest Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy If ever there was a better use of the term turning point, inflection point, or simply the year when everything fell into place, 2024 would probably come the closest for the Indian solar market. These 365 days proved to be a harbinger of several good news for the different stakeholders in the industry, including solar […] Read more
With Norms In Hand, MNRE Aims To Standardize PV Products Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the “Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025” to set new standards for solar products across India. In its latest notification, the MNRE mandated compliance with Indian Standards (IS) and minimum efficiency criteria for a wide range of solar technologies. The order will come […] Read more
Gujarat Issues Norms For Setting Up Off-Grid, Hybrid Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) recently released guidelines for setting up off-grid solar, wind, and wind-solar hybrid projects in Gujarat. These guidelines aim to streamline procedures for these projects, including storage registration. The Gujarat government introduced this policy in response to requests from renewable energy project developers and to address challenges they face in […] Read more
South America Solar Growth in 2024: Achievements and Challenges Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy South America continued its steady solar growth over the last half-decade in particular, and overall renewable energy capacity additions in general, through the year 2024. Brazil remained the biggest market on the Latin American continent, with other nations like Chile, Colombia, and Costa Rica showing diversity in renewable progress. On the other hand, Chile’s massive […] Read more
