Maharashtra Plans To Use Solar For 50% of Its Agri Power Demand Updated On Mon, Aug 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra government is now planning to use solar energy to cater to 50 percent of the power demand of its agricultural sector in the state. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL), in its latest petition before the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), disclosed this plan. MSEDCL has planned to procure 7,000 MW of solar […] Read more
SECI Issues RFS for 1300 MW Wind Power Projects Updated On Mon, Aug 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy SECI has issued an RfS for 1300 MW ISTS-connected Wind Power Projects (SECI-Tranche-XV). The tender has been issued under the standard bidding guidelines. The total capacity of 1300 MW will be awarded for injection at ISTS substations in the 3 (three) states, viz., Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Madhya Pradesh. The maximum capacities to be awarded […] Read more
AmpIn Energy Joins Hands with JCAPCPL for 2.8 MWp Solar Project Updated On Mon, Aug 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy AmpIn Energy Transition, a renewable energy IPP and energy transition platform has entered into a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with JCAPCPL (a JV between Tata Steel & Nippon Steel) to supply 2.8 MWp of solar energy for its plant in Jamshedpur. Ujjal Chakraborti, Managing Director of JCAPCPL, and Pinaki Bhattacharyya, Managing Director and CEO […] Read more
ACEN Inks RECAU Agreement with Laguna Lake Development Authority in Philippines Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Makati-based ACEN, through its subsidiary companies, entered into a significant Renewable Energy Contract Area Utilization (RECAU) agreement with the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) in the Philippines. The purpose of this agreement is to secure the lease of 800 hectares of Renewable Energy Areas (REAs) located in Laguna. This pivotal arrangement signifies ACEN’s commitment to […] Read more
Norfund Pumps Repeat Investment into Fourth Partner Energy for ₹350 Cr Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries – Norfund today announced a fresh investment of ₹350 Cr into renewable energy solutions platform, Fourth Partner Energy (4PEL). This is the second round of equity infusion by Norfund into 4PEL, following its $100 Mn investment in June 2021. Speaking about this development, Anders Blom, Vice President at Norfund […] Read more
SECI Projects Account For 18% of India’s Solar Capacity: Govt Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) claimed that 18.3 percent of India’s total solar energy capacity was contributed by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The information was given by the Union New and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh in his written reply before the Lok Sabha. The minister said that in […] Read more
EaseMyTrip, Blusmart Partners To Boost Electric Mobility Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Online travel tech platform EaseMyTrip has now announced its partnership with Blusmart for increased electric mobility in the country. As per the mandate, EaseMyTrip will now offer an environment-friendly fleet in an existing lineup of cabs with this partnership. The endeavor aims to provide sustainable travel solutions for all EaseMyTrip customers and move towards the […] Read more
First Solar Continues US Footprint with Announcement of New Factory in Louisiana Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar solutions provider First Solar will be setting up is fifth thin-film solar module factory in the Acadiana Regional Airport in Iberia Parish, Louisiana in the USA. The unit will see an investment worth $1.1bn and aid America with capacity expansion for the production of photovoltaic solar modules domestically. The said investment will chalk out […] Read more
SJVN Invites Bids for BOS Package of 75 MW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy SGEL (SJVN Green Energy Limited), a subsidiary of SJVN, has issued a tender for the BOS package for a 75 MW (AC) grid-connected solar PV power plant at Jamui in Bihar. The last day to submit bids is August 31, 2023. Bids open on August 31, 2023. The scope of work entails design, engineering, supply, […] Read more