Maharashtra Leads In Providing Incentive Under The Rooftop Solar Program In 2023 Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power (MNRE) informed the parliament in a written reply to the renewable energy capacity in the country has increased by about 2.35 times in the last decade. Among other details, the minister gives a state-wise detail of subsidies provided under various schemes to encourage new and […] Read more
Chinese TOPCon Cell Major Jietai Solar Takes Aim At India, Turkey Markets Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Amidst all the uncertainty on ALMM exemption continuing beyond March next year, or India’s push for manufacturing progress in the solar supply chain, a key Chinese cell maker is still hopeful of making inroads into the Indian market. The firm, with a network spread across Jiangsu (marketing), Jiangxi (Industrial), and Anhui (Industrial) province in China […] Read more
UPNEDA Sets Sights on Selecting Solar Power Developers for 500 MW Rooftop PV Project Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency has issued a tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of 500 MW of grid connected rooftop solar PV project on Government / semi-government buildings and other Institutions at various locations in Uttar Pradesh under RESCO Model on net metering basis through tariff […] Read more
Ultratech To Not Pay Unnecessary Charges For Captive Solar Plant: RERC Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in its latest judgement exempted Ultratech and its Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)-Amplus Dakshin Private Limited (ADPL) against payment of cross subsidy, water cess and other charges for a captive solar plant based in Rajasthan. As per the petition of Ultratech Cement Limited (UTCL), ADPL was incorporated as a SPV […] Read more
South Africa Announces Tender for 5 GW Renewable Capacity under BW7 Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) of South Africa has released a tender under the seventh bid window (BW7) under its Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). The tender seeks bids for the development of 5 GW of renewable capacity, entailing 3.2 GW of wind and 1.8 GW of solar capacity. […] Read more
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited Calls Developers for 100 MW Solar Project Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has released a tender and invited bids for the development of 100 MW solar power projects as well as associated transmission system. The project will be established in Bathinda, Punjab. The last date to submit the bid is December 18, 2024. The earnest money deposit to be submitted by […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Systems in Contract with NTPC for 152 MWp Domestic Content Requirement PV Modules Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has signed a contract to supply 152 MWp DCR (Domestic Content Requirement) solar PV modules for NTPC Limited (NTPC’s) Nokh Solar PV Project in Rajasthan. The project holds a significant order value of approximately INR 418 crore. NTPC […] Read more
Solar Production Costs In China Falls By 42% In 2023: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report states that the cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months to US$0.15 per watt (/W). This gave manufacturers in the country cost advantage over international rivals according to the New Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie. The report looks at ‘Five low-carbon tech trends […] Read more
Navalt Releases Solar-Electric Boat Barracuda at Mazagon Dock Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Navalt, an eco-marine tech firm that specializes in the manufacturing of solar electric vessels, has released its solar-electric boat, the Barracuda at Mazagon Dock in Maharashtra. This is said to be one of the fastest solar-electric boats in India. The solar electric boat works on optional plug and charge, operated on a solar capacity of […] Read more
