Jindal Stainless Plans 27 MW Rooftop Solar at its Facilities Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Steel giant Jindal Stainless has announced that it will install solar power panels of over 27 MW at its facilities to further the cause of decarbonisation of its industrial processes. Jindal said that its two rooftop solar plants will be: 21 MWp capacity at Jajpur unit (Odisha) and 6 MWp capacity at Hisar unit (Haryana). […] Read more
India’s Solar Self Sufficiency Dreams Move Ahead With Solar PLI II Bids Updated On Mon, Mar 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Confirmations on the bidders for the phase 2 solar PLI (Performance Linked Incentives) scheme of the government are in, with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), leading a host of companies that have bid for a slice of the incentives. In the guidelines for the second phase of the solar PLI scheme where Rs 19,000 crore has […] Read more
27 Delhi Metro Stations Ready for Solar Plants in Phase IV Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is constructing 27 elevated metro stations under Phase IV to place solar plants in near future. Spaces will also be reserved for inverters, panels and other necessary solar equipment. Following the construction of the stations, rooftop solar plants would be set up depending on their alignment and exposure to sunlight, […] Read more
Amplus Solar to Institute 200 MWp Wind & Solar Hybrid Project in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Amplus Solar, a firm that provides distributed energy has joined hands with EverRenew, an NTC group company, for the establishment of a 200 MWp open-access solar power plant in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. The plant is slated to generate close to 450 million units of green electricity in the first year of its operation itself. Amplus […] Read more
ISA & UNDP Launch Pilot Projects on Scaling Solar Applications Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy International Solar Alliance and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have announced the launch of pilot projects on Scaling Solar Applications for Agriculture Use (SSAAU), in ten African ISA member countries: Benin, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Niger, Republic of Sudan, Senegal, South Sudan, Togo, Tuvalu, and Uganda. The programme is set to be implemented over […] Read more
Assam Issues RFS for Procurement of 50 MW Solar Power Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd (APDCL) has issued an RFS for the procurement of of 50 MW (AC) solar power from grid-connected ground mounted solar PV project to be developed in no. 3 Sitalmari Village under Borsola Revenue Circle, Dhekiajuli, Sonitpur District of Assam. It will be on Build-Own-Operate mode (BOO) through tariff-based competitive bidding […] Read more
Community Solar: An Explainer Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar has established itself as an attractive option for green transition enthusiasts who are also looking to bring down their energy costs. The last decade saw solar prices come down considerably, which made the technology even more attractive. However, Rooftop solar becomes unappealing to most lower-income households because of the higher cost per kilowatt […] Read more
Maharashtra Plans Solar Fence in 1173 Villages Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Maharashtra government has come up with a major project on solar fencing. The project is estimated to be at Rs. 50 crore. Planned to be carried out in a phase wise manner, the first phase will cover 1173 villages and will benefit 33,000 beneficiaries. Talking to Saur Energy, a senior official, PCCF (Principal Chief Conservator […] Read more
West Central Railway Invites Bids for Implementation of 12 MW Solar Rooftop Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy West Central Railway has issued a tender soliciting bids for the implementation of rooftop/cop, solar PV system at 3 division of West Central Railway. The projects are located at Kota division and have an aggregated capacity of 12 MW through public-private partnership (PPP) on desitransfer (the “DBFOT”) basis. The supply of electricity to railways will […] Read more
