The PM Free Solar Power Scheme- Challenges Ahead Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna (PMMBY), going by the hype around it, has achieved one of its key objectives already. Perhaps no other announcement around solar has triggered the sort of coverage and expectations like this single announcement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to power 10 million households across India with solar […] Read more
Hartek Group Appoints Sanjay Kumar As CEO for Power & Renewable Infra Business Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy EPC company Hartek Group announced the appointment of Sanjay Kumar as the new CEO for the Power and Renewable Infra Business. “With a distinguished career spanning various leadership roles in the renewable energy sector, Mr. Kumar brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his new role” stated the company […] Read more
Equinor Commissions 531 MW Brazil Solar Farm Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy A Norway-based international energy company Equinor has commenced the operation of the 531 MW Mendubim solar plant in Brazil. This has marked a 30% increase in Equinor’s equity power production in Brazil. Mendubim will annually produce 1.2 TWh of power. Around 60% of the power will be sold on a 20-year USD-denominated power purchase agreement […] Read more
JSW Energy, Serentica, ReNew & Hero Solar Among Firms Winning 1.5 GW SECI Bid Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Four firms won the bid that was issued by Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) regarding 1.5 GW firm and dispatchable renewable energy from Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) -connected projects. As per SECI, JSW Neo Energy, Serentica Renewables India, ReNew Solar Power and Hero Solar Energy were the winners in the auction by SECI. The […] Read more
Govt Asks Coal Firms To Increase Adoption Of Solar Power Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ministry of Coal recently issued directives to coal companies to accelerate the adoption of solar energy solutions. This initiative is undertaken to minimise the carbon footprints of mining. The Ministry of Coal has issued directives to coal companies to accelerate the adoption of solar energy solutions. This includes the installation of rooftop solar panels on […] Read more
Primergy Secures PPA With Microsoft For 408 MW Solar Project In Texas Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy US-based solar and storage project developer Primergy announced that it has closed commitments for $588 million in debt financing for the 408 MWac Ash Creek Solar project in Hill County, Texas. The company also signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Microsoft for the full capacity of the plant. “The successful completion of this financing […] Read more
Norwegian Firms Equinor, Scatec and Hydro Rein Launch 531 MW Solar Plant in Brazil Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Brazil welcomed the addition of a 531 MW to its grid, thanks to the efforts of the trio of Norwegian firms Equinor, Scatec and Hydro Rein. The latest plant, the Mendubim solar project in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte is one of the biggest stand alone solar projects in Brazil. Originally scheduled […] Read more
GIWEL Receives LOA For 440MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project From SJVN Updated On Mon, Mar 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Singapore-based renewable energy company Sembcorp through its wholly owned renewables subsidiary Green Infra Wind Energy Limited (GIWEL), received a letter of award (LOA) for a 440MW inter-state transmission system (ISTS) connected wind-solar hybrid power project from SJVN Limited. The GIWEL project is a build-own-operate (BOO) project which is part of a 1.5GW bid issued by […] Read more
JSW, NTPC Among Four Firms Winning 1.5 GW SECI Tender Updated On Mon, Mar 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has awarded the 1,500 MW Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar power projects to JSW Neo Energy, Sunsure Solarpark Fourteen, Tejorupa Renewables India Project, and NTPC Renewable Energy after they won the bid regarding the same. The tender for the project was released by SECI in December 2023. According to […] Read more
