PM Surya Ghar Adds Service Charges Under Rooftop Solar Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently clarified the provision of a ‘Service Charge’ added under the Operational Guidelines for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna. The MNRE included a service charge equivalent to 1% of the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) component for residential consumers, amounting to Rs. 657 crores. The MNRE […] Read more
Premier Energies Signs 173.35 MWp MSA with BrightNight India Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Premier Energies International Private Ltd., a subsidiary of Premier Energies Limited, has signed a Module Supply Agreement (MSA) with BN Hybrid Power-1 Private Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of BrightNight India. According to the filing at the BSE by Premier Energies, it will supply 173.35 MWp of solar modules featuring the latest Topcon technology […] Read more
IFC Partners, Axis Bank Partner To Provide $500 Mn Loan In India Updated On Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Finance Corporation (IFC), is making its first blue investment in India in partnership with Axis Bank. IFC entered this partnership with the private sector banks in India to provide a $500 million loan. This initiative also supports the company’s plan to develop a blue finance market and scale up financing of green projects […] Read more
SECI Awards 600 MW Hybrid Project At Tariff Of Rs 3.25/kWh Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy SECI recently allocated a 600 MW Hybrid Power Project to three companies namely: Juniper Green, ACME And Sembcorp. Among the four bidders, the Renewable Energy Implementing Agency reported the lowest tariff of Rs 3.25/kWh. According to its recent announcement, SECI awarded the project to Juniper Green Energy, ACME Solar Holdings, and Sembcorp Green Infra to […] Read more
GAIL and AMG enter into a 2.5 GW RE Agreement Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy GAIL (India) Ltd and AM Green (AMG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of up to 2.5 GW of solar-wind hybrid renewable energy projects across India. The deal would also involve a study on the utilization of around 350 kta (kilotons per annum) of CO2 generated by GAIL at its gas processing […] Read more
Vivriti Capital Gets $25 Mn From ADB For Climate Finance Projects Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently shared its plans to invest $25 million in a certified climate bond issue by Vivriti Capital Limited (VCL). This bond is being certified by the Climate Bonds Initiative to enhance access to climate finance for financially underserved enterprises, including micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), mid-market corporates, and retail […] Read more
SJVN, Maharashtra Partner To Develop PSPs, Floating Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Maharashtra government to build Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) and Floating Solar Projects in the state. The total estimated investment for these projects is approximately Rs. 48,000 crores. It is expected to create around 8,400 direct and indirect employment […] Read more
First Solar Opens New Module Manufacturing Unit In US Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy American solar module maker First Solar opened its $1.1 billion solar manufacturing facility in Lawrence County, Alabama. The new manufacturing plant adds 3.5 gigawatts (GW) of solar production capacity and is expected to create over 800 high-tech jobs in the region. First Solar has been a key beneficiary of the move to reduce dependence on […] Read more
Khavda: Zetwerk Gets 1515 MW Module Contract From NTPC To Supply PV Modules Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Bengaluru based Contract manufacturing marketplace Zetwerk has received a second, major contract from NTPC Renewables to supply 1515 MWp of ALMM-compliant solar PV modules for the 1200 MW Khavda Solar project in Gujarat. Zetwerk has bagged this order which includes mandatory spares, for the 1200 MW Khavda Solar project in Gujarat. The company said it […] Read more
