Solar Finance Startup Metafin Gets $5 Million Funding Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Metafin, a leading cleantech-focused NBFC, has successfully raised $5 million in equity funding, led by Prime Venture Partners and Varanium Capital. This investment backs Metafin’s approach to accelerating rooftop solar adoption and financing in rural India. Metafin plans to utilize funds to expand across states, grow its loan book, enhance its technology and IoT stack, […] Read more
Rooftop Solar: Rajasthan Regulator Increases Net-Metering Limit To 1MW Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), in its latest suo-motu order, increased the net metering limit for rooftop solar consumers from 500 Kw to 1 Megawatt (MW). The order cited the slow growth of rooftop solar in the state and the thrust of the Union government toward the segment. Per the Rights of Consumer (ROC) Amendment […] Read more
Jharkhand Invites Bids for Solar Plants in Tribal Villages Under PM-JANMAN Updated On Wed, Feb 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has invited bids regarding designing, manufacturing, testing, supply, installation & commissioning of Solar Photo voltaic Mini/Micro Grid and Solar Standalone Systems of different capacities with distribution network including control room & connection to households along with five-year comprehensive maintenance contract (CMC) on Turnkey basis in different PVTG villages anywhere […] Read more
UNPEDA Issues Three Tenders For 7-MW Rooftop Solar Installations Updated On Wed, Feb 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New And Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has released three tenders for the installation of 7 MW of grid-connected net-metered rooftop solar projects accompanied by battery backup. As far as the first tender is concerned, qualified bidders are invited to participate in the procurement process for the installation of grid-connected net-metered rooftop solar projects […] Read more
Rooftop Solar: Will PSUs Deliver For PM Suryodaya Yojana? Updated On Wed, Feb 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The MNRE’s January 25 Office Memorandum, where it allocated states to specific PSUs for pushing the ambitious new Rooftop Solar targets, throws up some very interesting questions. With a target of 10 million households, and upto 3 KW of solar for each, the Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana is potentially a game changer, offering an opportunity […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Issues Tender For 20 MW Solar Plant at Virudhunagar Cement Work Site Updated On Mon, Feb 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy As the generation and usage of renewable energy comes under focus in Tamil Nadu, the state’s cement corporation has sought bids for the installation of 20 MW solar power plant at Alangulam Cement Works in Virudhunagar district. The tender document by the cement corporation also mentioned about the engagement of a consultant for the meticulous […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Cross ₹ 3,500 Cr Customer Financing Bolstering Solar Adoption Updated On Mon, Feb 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has said that it has facilitated over ₹ 3,500 crore of customer financing for solar projects during the last 4.5 years. This has led Tata Power to emerge as the nation’s most preferred green energy partner which is mainstreaming the […] Read more
Octopus Grabs 199-MW Solar Portfolio from Statkraft Ireland Updated On Mon, Feb 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) has announced that it finalized the acquisition of four newly-built solar farms situated in close proximity to Dublin, Ireland. The four solar installations collectively boast a capacity of 199MW and were procured from Statkraft Ireland, the developer, and constructor of the projects, overseen by ORIT. With this acquisition, ORIT’s portfolio […] Read more
Atrato Solar Farm Commissioned in UK; To Fulfill 75% Power Need Of Soft-Drink Company Updated On Fri, Feb 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy United Kingdom-based soft drinks manufacturer Britvic soft drinks will now make its product using 75 percent solar power. The company will be getting the solar power supply from a 160-acre solar farm in Northamptonshire which renewable energy company Atrato Onsite Energy owns. The 650,000 square meter solar installation will scale up to produce 28MW power. […] Read more
