NHPC Issues Tender for EPC, O&M of 40 MW Solar Project in Odisha Updated On Tue, Oct 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy NHPC has issued a tender and invited online bids through domestic competitive bidding in single stage-two part bidding basis (i.e.part-I:QR+technical-bid and part-II: financial bid) with e-reverse auction (e-RA) by NHPC Ltd.for “Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for development of 40 MW capacity solar power project and associated 220 KV transmission line for connectivity at […] Read more
YoY Increase of 36% in Annual Solar Capacity Additions Needed to Meet NEP14’s FY ’27 Goal Updated On Tue, Oct 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy EMBER India- an independent energy think tank, has released a report on solar adoption in Indian states. The report findings are as follows NEP Targets The report indicates the need for states to increase their annual capacity addition by around 36% every year to meet NEP target for solar. The NEP14 outlines specific targets of […] Read more
Solar Refrigeration Enabled By Carbon Credits In Nigeria Updated On Fri, Sep 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy CarbonClear, a pioneering data-driven carbon credit standard, has announced a strategic partnership with Koolboks, a Nigerian company specializing in the design and manufacturing of solar-powered refrigerators. These innovative refrigeration units are engineered to be portable, robust, and energy-efficient, making them an ideal solution for regions with limited or unreliable access to electricity. They are particularly […] Read more
TPREL to Set Up 41 MW Captive Solar Plant for Solar Manufacturing Unit Updated On Thu, Sep 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, will set up a 41 MW captive solar plant at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu for Tata Power Solar’s new greenfield 4.3 GW solar cell and module manufacturing facility located at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The captive plant will help generate 101 million units […] Read more
Solar Power for EV Charging? Stop, Says German Bank Updated On Wed, Sep 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Germany’s state owned KfW bank was caught on the wrong foot with the response to a solar subsidy plan for EVs. the plan, which sought to offer subsidies to users who opted to use solar power to charge their EVs, met with an overwhelming response on day 1, with 33,000 applications. That meant the funds […] Read more
SJVNL To Offer Solar Power At Rs 3.26/unit From Himachal Floating Plant Updated On Wed, Sep 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Shimla-based SJVN Green Energy Limited is now all set to provide solar power at the rate of Rs 3.26 per unit from its 15 MW floating solar power project situated at Nagal Pond, near Neila village in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest order, has also approved […] Read more
Solar Power Costs Dipped 87% Globally In Last 10 Years: Study Updated On Tue, Sep 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent report by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change claimed that the cost of electricity from solar power globally has fallen by 87 percent in the last 10 years. At the same time, the cost of battery storage plummeted by 85 percent during the same period. The recent innovation in […] Read more
Southern Power Announces Acquisition of 150 MW Solar Project from Qcells Updated On Tue, Sep 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy A US based wholesale energy provider, Southern Power, has revealed that it is set to acquire its 30th solar project- the 150 MW South Cheyenne solar facility. The acquisition will be made from Qcells USA Corp. The firm is also offering EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) for the said project. It is also supplying solar modules […] Read more
O2 Power to Provide 10.65 MW Captive Solar Power to APM Terminals Updated On Mon, Sep 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Independent Power Producer O2 Power has joined hands with Gateway Terminals India Private Limited (the Indian subsidiary of APM Terminals, one of the world’s leading terminal companies) to supply 10.65 MW worth of captive solar power from its plants in Maharashtra. The plant boasts capacity to produce 22 million kWh of electricity per year. It […] Read more
