Germany Awards Rooftop Solar Projects Worth 191 MW At Rs 8/kW (€0.088) Onwards Updated On Fri, Nov 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Germany, which has been leading a renewed push for Solar power, has met with some success in its second innovative rooftop solar auction for installations at buildings and other locations like Noise barriers. With limited space and efficiency from large solar utility projects, rooftop solar auctions across innovative places ranging from noise barriers to parking […] Read more
Odisha Plans To Boost Solar-Based Cold Storages, Issues Tender Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has issued a tender seeking developers to commence 38 solar cold storages in different parts of the state. As per the tender details, each solar-powered cold storage should have a capacity of around 10 Metric Tonnes (MT). OREDA asked the interested parties to submit their bids online by December 20 […] Read more
China Belt & Road Initiative Brings 128GW Power Capacity: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report from Wood Mackenzie said that Chinese companies completed over 300 overseas power projects. This was despite challenges causing over 20% of projects to be cancelled or shelved. The report said that these Chinese firms have made an estimated investment value of around US$200 billion, over these 300 projects. The East Asian country […] Read more
NYSERDA Awards 402 MW Solar Project to Swift Current Energy Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy New York State Energy Research Development Agency (NYSERDA) has awarded a twenty-year solar contract to Swift Current Energy. The Mineral Basin Solar project conferred upon the Boston-headquartered firm is for a capacity of 402 MW. The Mineral Basin Solar project, which is the largest land-based energy project, has been selected under NYSERDA’s 2022 Renewable Energy […] Read more
A 100 kW Solar Installation In Bihar Can Save Rs 2.7cr: CEEW Report Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The report by the Council on Energy, Environment and water (CEEW) titled, ‘Community Solar for Advancing Power Sector Reforms and the Net-Zero Goals’, highlights the usage of rooftop solar in eastern Indian states of Bihar and Meghalaya and its corresponding benefits in terms of savings. The study uses a framework to evaluate the impact of […] Read more
Need To Extend Subsidies For Below 1kW Rooftop Solar Segment: CEEW Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent report by the Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) identifies a significant growth potential in rooftop solar (RTS) subsidies, particularly in the 0–3 kW categories. This potential is attributed to the implementation of direct capital subsidies, with untapped opportunities in the 0–1 kW category. Drawing from comprehensive household data in the India […] Read more
BP Completes Repowering Wind Farm of 300 MW Capacity Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy BP has completed repowering its wind farm in Indiana for 300 MW capacity. The Fowler Ridge 1 project, established in central Indiana, entailed the upgradation of 40 of the 162 turbines. This encompassed the installation of 120 individual blades and 40 new nacelles. These boast power generation equipment and transformers on top of the wind towers. […] Read more
RECPDCL Seeks Solar Power Developers for 290 MW Solar Projects with Greenshoe Option Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, a Maharatna company under the Ministry of Power) has invited proposals from solar power developers for setting up 290 MW grid-connected solar power projects through tariff-based competitive bidding process. The tender comes with a greenshoe option of additional capacity of 290 MW […] Read more
RenewSys Strikes 100 MW Solar Module Supply Deal with Engie India Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy RenewSys, an integrated manufacturer of PV modules, has signed a 100 MW solar module supply agreement with Engie India. This contract is for Engie India’s GUVNL 2 project, operating under a 25-year solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL). Naresh Baluja, Chief Commercial Officer of Engie India, says, “We are […] Read more
