NTPC Operationalises 50 MW Solar Project in Nokhra, Bikaner Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy State-owned entity National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has said in a BSE revelation that consequent upon successful commissioning, third part capacity of 50 MW out of 300 MW Nokhra Solar PV Project at Bikaner, Rajasthan, is declared on Commercial Operation from February 16, 2023. NTPC mentioned that the first part capacity of 100 MW has […] Read more
Solar EPC: After Strong 2022, Industry Looks Ahead To Continuity in 2023 Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Indian Solar EPC market looked good in the year gone-by as several EPC projects, both government and private, took off in 2022. Interestingly, even as large EPC firms with a global footprint like Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy struggled with projects where they were on the hook for fixed price contracts, bearing heavy losses, […] Read more
Rays Power Infra to Build 1800-MW Solar Park In Rajasthan Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy In a key development that further strengthens its presence in the state, Rays Power Infra has announced that it has signed an agreement with the state government of Rajasthan for the construction of a 1,800 MW solar park in the state. The estimated worth of the entire project will be Rs 9,140 crore. Rays Power […] Read more
2023’s Promise for Solar. Will India Rise To The Challenge? Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Early into 2023, the ground is set for a momentous shift for solar. But first, the numbers. In the Jan-Dec period, figures from India’s Central Electricity Authority show that the country added 13956 MW of solar capacity, of which just over 11 GW was utility scale solar. This is by far the best ever performance […] Read more
Rays Power Infra Commissions its Largest Solar Project in Bangladesh at 275 MW Updated On Tue, Jan 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar EPC firm Rays Power Infra has announced the commissioning of a 275 MW(DC) grid-connected solar power plant in Sundarganj, Gaibandha, Bangladesh. Spread over 600 acres of land, the project will offset over 375 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions, equivalent to 2.5 Lacs fuel engine cars, powering 5 lakh households in Bangladesh. The project comprises […] Read more
Will A New Solar Policy Power Up Uttar Pradesh? Updated On Thu, Dec 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh Government has come up with a new ‘Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy 2022’ that aims to add 22-GW of solar power in the coming five years. It looks to attract an investment of Rs 40,000 cr in the solar sector in particular. The state wants to tap 14,000 MW through solar parks, […] Read more
Amara Raja Power Selects Nextracker to Supply Solar Trackers to NTPC’s Plant Updated On Tue, Dec 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy NTPC’s Nokh Solar Project, which will soon be one of India’s largest solar parks, will use Nextracker’s award-winning solar trackers. Nextracker is the world’s leading provider of intelligent solar trackers and software solutions. The company recently announced the signing of a master supply agreement (MSA) with Amara Raja Power Systems Limited. This 1,850-hectare project, which […] Read more
Prioritising Rajasthan’s Energy Sufficiency Sustainably Requires Incentivising State Genco Updated On Mon, Dec 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy Solar energy is the most readily available source of non-polluting renewable energy resource. The uniqueness of the solar technologies is that it offers a wide range of applications in solar PV as well as solar thermal technology in which case, the generated heat could be used for domestic as well as industrial applications and power […] Read more
NTPC Floats Tender for Land, EHV Transmission System for 2 GW Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Nov 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has invited online bids from eligible bidders for the land and EHV Transmission system package for the development of ISTS-connected solar PV projects (up to 2 GW) in Rajasthan. The last date for submitting the bid for this NTPC solar power project is December 27, 2022, till 03:00 pm & bids […] Read more
