PGVCL Allocates 479 MW Capacity Solar Projects Under PM KUSUM-C Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd has allocated 479 MW solar projects to several developers under component C of the PM Kusum programme. The awarded projects are expected to be operational by the end of December 2024. The highest capacity was allocated to Onix Renewable followed by Indian Infrastructure and Project India. The tariffs that were […] Read more
Maharashtra Plans Allowing Virtual Net-Metering To Boost RTS Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to promote rooftop solar installations, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has proposed to allow virtual net-metering for residential consumers. The move is meant to empower the urban residents living in multistoried buildings to get the benefits of reducing the monthly electricity bills by adopting solar power through virtual net-meters. The same […] Read more
Open Access Charges: When Solar Fails To Deliver Promised Savings Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The concept of open access in the electricity market was introduced to foster competition and provide consumers with the freedom to choose their electricity suppliers. However, despite the potential for savings, the reality is that net landed solar electricity often does not result in significant cost reductions for end consumers. This outcome is largely due […] Read more
Spain Joins International Solar Alliance As Its Newest Member Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA), a collaborative platform to increase deployment of solar energy technologies recently announced the addition of Spain as its 99th member. The grouping was formed to bring energy access, ensure energy security, and drive energy transition in its member countries. India is a founding member of the multilateral Alliance. The entry […] Read more
Avaada Group Commissions 50 MW Solar Plant In Bihar Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Avaada Energy , the renewable energy arm of Avaada Group, commenced a new 50 MW solar power plant in the Banka district on Tuesday. With this Bihar has now increased its total solar capacity to 181.1 MW. Last year approval was given for a 75 MW solar plant in Banka and a 125 MW solar […] Read more
RECPDCL Releases Tender For 200 MW Solar Project In Jhansi Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the Ministry of Power, released a tender for the commissioning of a 200 MW (AC) grid-connected ground-mounted solar PV power plant at Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. REC invited bids for the selection of the contractor for the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, […] Read more
Five Solar Startups Using AI To Make An Impact Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy If tech in the 2020s had to be defined by a phrase, it’d be Artificial Intelligence or AI. With every product nowadays coming out with some form of AI, it’s not surprising to see AI make its way to solar as well. In particular, startups have been at the forefront of the AI revolution for […] Read more
Are Green Stocks Struggling To Meet High Expectations Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy On a day when heatwaves across the country and soaring power demand indicates a hot summer ahead, the focus was clearly on coal stocks, and not green energy stocks today. Consider how despite a dropping share of generation capacity, thermal’s share of actual generation has only been climbing, with power plants set to enjoy their […] Read more
Wind Capex To More Than Double To Rs 1.8 lakh Crore By Fiscal 2028 Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy CRISIL Ratings recently announced that, the wind capacity addition is expected to witness to rise 2.5x on auction ramp-up and easing supply side constraints. The research agency anticipates an increase in India’s wind capacity addition with an increase by 2.5 times to nearly 25 GW between fiscals 2025 and 2028. This is an increase compared […] Read more
