GUVNL Issues Tender For 500 MW Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy GUVNL recently released a tender for the procurement of power through a competitive bidding process for a 500 MW Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic Power Projects to be set up /under construction / already commissioned projects anywhere in India with Greenshoe option of additional capacity up to 500 MW without energy storage. The tender’s last date […] Read more
Is Community Solar A Key Piece In India’s Clean Energy Strategy? Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s ambitious renewable energy targets highlight a promising model for democratizing access to clean energy—community solar. Despite the global momentum and success stories, community solar has faced hurdles in gaining traction within India. With existing financial support for various clean energy schemes, the path from concept to a widespread adoption has not been smooth in […] Read more
A 15% Dip In BESS Costs Can Halt New Coal Power Growth: EMBER Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy A new modelling by the global think tank Ember and TERI highlights the crucial role of declining Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project costs. This analysis underscores that faster BESS cost reductions will be a key driver for an effective coal phase-down in India’s power sector. The report lays out different possible stages of a […] Read more
Growatt Celebrates Thane Housing Society’s Solar Turn Updated On Fri, Aug 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy In the vibrant Indian residential solar landscape, the Annapurna Asish society in Dombivli, Thane, Maharashtra stands as a beacon of sustainability, embracing solar energy with fervor. This landmark community has embarked on a green journey, installing rooftop solar systems across its buildings, illustrating a collective commitment to reducing carbon footprints and harnessing clean, renewable power. […] Read more
PM KUSUM: PEDA Issues Bid For Solarizing 75,000 Agricultural Pumps Updated On Fri, Aug 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Punjab Renewable Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has issued a tender seeking parties who can install and operate grid-connected solar pumps. Through this tender, the state nodal agency has planned to solarise 75,000 grid connected agricultural pumps through RESCO mode. These bidders will be selected through a tariff-based competitive bidding process through e-reverse auction through […] Read more
Which State Has Benefited Most From PMKUSUM’s Solar Pumps? Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Government launched the PM-KUSUM scheme in March 2019, which was scaled up in January 2024 to include standalone solar agricultural pumps. This scheme aims to provide energy and water security to farmers, enhance their income, reduce diesel usage in the farm sector, and decrease environmental pollution. Union Minister of State (MoS) for New and […] Read more
EESL Issues Bid To Setup 70 MW Solar Projects In Maharashtra Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy To scale up demand for energy efficiency sector projects and to utilize the financing received from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) opened bids from eligible source countries of ADB to set up 70 MW of Solar Power Generating Systems (SPGS) in Maharashtra. EESL invited the bids in a sealer […] Read more
SJVN Green Commissions 90 MW Omkareshwar Floating Solar Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) has successfully commissioned a 90 MW floating solar project at Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh. The project is executed by SJVN Green Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVN), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE). The project has been developed at a cost of Rs […] Read more
Oxford PV Claims Research Breakthrough Could Reduce Need For Solar Farms Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy An abiding aspect of solar research has been the obvious focus on improving energy conversion efficiency at lower costs, and finding more and more application areas for solar. Scientists at Oxford University Physics Department have developed a ‘revolutionary approach’ which they claim could generate increasing amounts of solar electricity without the need for silicon-based solar […] Read more
