COVER STORY: India Gears Up For Solar Waste Recycling Challenge Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest report from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) states that India’s total solar energy capacity crossed 75 Gigawatts (GW) by the end of February this year. According to its own estimates, the country will need 292 GW of total solar capacity by 2030. With the steady additions of solar power to the Indian grid, […] Read more
Torrent Power Secures 450 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Torrent Power, a Gujarat power company has announced it has secured 300 MW power from wind-solar hybrid energy projects, with a greenshoe option of up to 150 MW through an auction. Further, the company also stated that it won the auction after quoting Rs 3.65/kWh The tender for 300 MW of power supply, with a […] Read more
ALMM To Rule Solar From April 1, 2024 in India Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Putting to rest any doubts over the future of sourcing for key solar projects, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has confirmed the deadline of March 31 for ending all ALMM related exemptions for developers in a terse, one page office memorandum. At SaurEnergy, we had predicted this outcome early this week. That […] Read more
Luminous Moves Forward On Solar Panel Mfg. With 250 MW Panel Plant Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Leading energy solutions firm Luminous Power Technologies inaugurated its Solar Panel Factory in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. The company claims the facility has cutting-edge technology and infrastructure designed to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact. The launch was graced by legendary cricketer and Luminous Brand Ambassador Sachin Tendulkar, accompanied by Preeti Bajaj, CEO & MD, Luminous Power Technologies, and Manish […] Read more
GUVNL Invokes Greenshoe Option For 880 MW Grid-Connected Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has announced its plans to secure 500 MW of power from grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. GUVNL has floated the tender for the purchase of power from 500 MW Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic Power Projects to be set up/under construction/already commissioned projects anywhere in India with Greenshoe Option of […] Read more
EDP Renewables & Walmart Sign 15-yr PPA For 180 MW Texas Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy EDP Renewables North America LLC and Walmart Inc. have signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a portion of a new 180-megawatt (MWac) solar project in Texas. Under the PPA, Walmart will be an offtaker for 162 MWac, complementing its current corporate procurement from EDPR NA projects of 233 MWac of utility-scale solar and […] Read more
Adani Green Commissions 180 MW Solar Project In Rajasthan Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy As the end of the financial year approaches, India’s sorry solar capacity addition figures for the year got a late boost with the commissioning of the project from Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL). AGEL, India’s largest and one of the world’s leading renewable energy (RE) companies, has commissioned a 180 MW solar power plant at […] Read more
Navi Mumbai Issues Tender For 100 MW Floating Solar Project Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy A tender has been issued by Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) inviting bids to develop a 100 MW floating solar project and a 1.5 MW hydroelectric project at Morbe Dam in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. According to the tender, the last day to submit the bids is April 2 while the bids will be […] Read more
US Makers Face Challenges From Cheap Chinese Solar Products: Report Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by SEMA collation on the state of US PV solar manufacturing discussed the importance of developing a domestic solar manufacturing supply chain in the United States. The report discussed the steps required to reduce dependency on foreign sources, particularly China, and to strengthen the country’s position in clean energy. The report shared […] Read more
