PM-KUSUM: JVVNL Re-Issues Tender For Solar Projects Under RESCO Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Jaipur Vidyut Nigam Limited (JVVNL) has re-issued its tender under PM-KUSUM (Component-C). The Rajasthan discom now plans to allocate work orders to Renewable Energy Service Companies (RESCO) through the tender. The agency intends to use the services of RESCO for feeder-level solarisation under the scheme. The last date to submit online bids is January […] Read more
SJVN Opens Bids For 18 MW Rooftop Solar Project On Govt Buildings Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy SJVN recently released a tender to select Solar Rooftop Power Developers to set up 18.00 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV power projects (without battery storage). SJVN is accepting bids until January 20, 2025. This project falls under the “PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana” scheme and will be located on 15 Union Government buildings across […] Read more
JREDA Issues EoI To Build Ground Mounted On-Grid Solar Plant Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has decided to expand the state’s current ground-mounted solar capacity from the current capacity of 21 MW. It has now put forth a tender in this regard too. The JREDA tender sought to expand the on-grid solar projects in the state by seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from […] Read more
Aether Commissions 15 MW Captive Solar Project From KPI Green Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based specialty chemicals firm Aether Industries recently commissioned its 15 MW Solar Power Project (AutoTracker Modules) under the Captive Power Producer (CPP) segment. The company secured this project from the KPI Green. The company stated in a regulatory filing, “The project was awarded to a KPI Green Energy subsidiary. It is now operational and powering […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: Fadnavis Inaugurates Grew’s 2 MW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Dec 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently inaugurated a 2 MW AC solar project installed under the PM-KUSUM Component – C. This project is an initiative by Maharashtra-based Aditya Green Energy in collaboration with Aviraj Green Energy Pvt Ltd. This solar project is located in Umarga, Dharashiv, Maharashtra. The project is estimated to generate approximately 47.34 […] Read more
Solar Energy Trends in 2025-The View From Europe Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy A tsunami of cheap Chinese solar panels flooding Europe, an increasing taste for rooftop solar and a boom for small, medium and large-scale battery storage. These are the three strongest trends in solar energy as we move into the new year. I have predicted global solar and renewable trends for the past ten years. Most […] Read more
Meghalaya Govt Unveils Policy To Boost Solar, Wind Energy Capacity Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Meghalaya government recently released its policy to execute and expand solar power generation in the state, aiming to increase its solar power capacity from the current 4.28 MW (Till Nov. 2024). The latest policy released by the state allows short-term power purchases on behalf of the State Distribution Utility, entering into Power Purchase Agreements […] Read more
Solar Startup Raptor Maps Closes $35 Mn Series C Financing Round Updated On Wed, Dec 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy US-based software company Raptor Maps recently announced its oversubscribed Series C financing round. The $35 million growth investment was led by Canadian-based Maverix Private Equity (Maverix). It involved participation from existing investors MKB, Blue Bear Capital, Congruent Ventures, Buoyant Ventures, and Y Combinator. The firm works towards increasing the impact of advanced analytics and digital […] Read more
1.2 GW Solar Project, Largest Ever In US Moves Ahead Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy With the United States enjoying its largest ever quarter of solar capacity additions in Q3 of 2024, comes the news of the largest solar project approval ever in the country. the proposed Sunstone Solar project in Oregon will encompass 1.2 GW of solar and 1.2 GW of storage. The developer, Pine Gate Renewables shared the […] Read more
