Bihar Plans To Develop Canal Solar, Issues Tender Updated On Wed, Aug 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) has issued a tender to boost the growth of solar power plants along selected canals (canal solar) in the state. The state nodal department has identified five locations in the state where these plants will be installed. The last date for submission of the bids is August […] Read more
SPECIAL REPORT: UP’s Time To Shine In Solar Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy At a recent Solar Trailblazers event in Lucknow in July, organised by Saur Energy, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak told a hall-packed audience that this is the ‘best time’ in India to go for solar. He was referring to the higher subsidies given to the rooftop solar consumers under the ambitious PM Surya […] Read more
AES Uses AI To Spur Solar Installations For Solar Farm Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The AES-owned solar farm, which is under contract with Amazon, is utilizing a roboto called Maximo to help build the farm, aiming to reduce solar installation timelines with the support of new Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology. The AES Corporation introduced “Maximo”, an AI-powered robot that enhances solar installation speed, efficiency, and safety. Maximo is […] Read more
Largescale Solar Generation Specialist (P3) Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Reporting to the Chief of PPIC, the Large-scale Generation Specialist will spearhead the planning and design of programmes and policies for ISA. This role will primarily focus on solar park projects, encompassing large-scale ground-mounted and floating solar installations. This pivotal role involves applying global best practices, crafting suitable business models, and deploying them across ISA […] Read more
Rays Power Experts Raises Rs 20 Cr Equity Funding Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Rays Power Experts, a leading full-service solar park developer in India, has raised INR 200 million in equity funding. The lead advisor for this transaction was Swastika Investmart Limited. The funding round included investments from prominent investors such as the Sunil Singhania family office, Vyom Wealth Advisors, Lalit Dua of Rajasthan Global Securities, Vineet Arora […] Read more
JSW Neo, Powerica, And Torrent Power Emerge Winners In SECI’s 1.35 GW Wind Tender Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy SECI has now announced the winners of the 1350 MW ISTS-connected Wind Power Projects in Gujarat under Tranche XVI. The tender was released on 30th November 2023 and the results have come after almost eight months. The projects cover wind projects in the states of Gujarat and Karnataka, and Rajasthan. For projects in Gujarat, JSW […] Read more
ADB Approves Support for Rooftop Solar Systems in India Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $240.5 million in loans to finance rooftop solar systems in India that will help the government expand energy access using renewable energy. The financing will support tranches 2 and 3 of the Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) Solar Rooftop Investment Program approved by ADB in 2016. The program was restructured in […] Read more
5 Key Points for India on the Road to 300 GW Solar by 2030 Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy India missed its 2022 goal of achieving 100 GW of installed solar capacity. The fact that this target is still unmet highlights the need for significant efforts to overcome various challenges if the country is to realize its vast solar potential. This is even more important considering last year’s government resolution of adding 50 GW […] Read more
India’s Solar Journey: 5 Speed Breakers on the Journey to 100 GW and Beyond Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy India has enormous solar potential due to its geographical conditions. The country’s total solar energy capacity recently surpassed 85 Gigawatts (GW), which is about 11 percent of its total solar potential of 748 GW, as assessed by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE). Ironically, the country had set a target of 100 GW of […] Read more
