SECI Issues Tender To Build 500 MW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has released a 500 MW (Tranche-XIX) ISTS-connected solar tender. SECI has invited bids for the project until March 17, 2025, for soft copy submission and March 19, 2025, for hard copy submission. A plain vanilla solar tender has become a bit of a rarity in recent times, making […] Read more
Government Confirms 25 GW Solar Cell Capacity Among Nine Firms In India Updated On Thu, Feb 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy India at present has around 25 GW of installed solar PV cell manufacturing capacity, according to the Solar PV Manufacturers Associations, the All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) and the North India Module Manufacturer Association (NIMMA). The data was shared by Pralhad Joshi, the minister of New and Renewable Energy And Consumer Affairs & Food […] Read more
MNRE Sets Norms For Solar Cold Storage With Thermal Energy Backup Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has established design, performance, and testing standards for Solar Cold Storage systems equipped with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) backup. These systems primarily operate on solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, providing a sustainable solution for preserving agricultural, fishery, dairy, and pharmaceutical products. The new regulations set performance requirements by […] Read more
Solar Developer Gets Relief At APTEL On SCOD Extension Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Solaire Urja Private Limited, a Pune based solar developer appears to have got some much needed relief at APTEL, after the Appellate Tribunal chose to go with the developer’s contention on a case that was gone the other way at CERC. Case Overview: Solaire Surya Urja had gone to APTEL to challenge the order by […] Read more
Canadian Solar To Deliver 960 MWh ESS In Australia Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has announced that e-STORAGE, a part of its subsidiary CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (CSI Solar), has signed a contract with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). This agreement, made through CIP’s fifth fund, Copenhagen Infrastructure V, is for the delivery of a 240 MW/960 MWh battery energy storage system in Summerfield, South Australia. e-STORAGE, a […] Read more
Vadodara Municipal Corporation Issues 4 MW Rooftop Solar Tender Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Vadodara Municipal Corporation has invited a tender to commission and undertake the comprehensive Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of a 4 MW rooftop solar power plant for 10 years. The rooftop solar plant will be installed on various municipal buildings. The municipal corporation has sought bids for the project until February 27, 2025. The tender mentioned, […] Read more
G7 Countries Are Building 10% Of Planned Solar Projects: Report Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The pipeline of prospective utility-scale solar and wind capacity grew by a fifth last year, but the world’s richest countries account for only a fraction of new construction, according to a new report from Global Energy Monitor (GEM). The Global Solar Power Tracker and Global Wind Power Tracker include all projects that have been announced, […] Read more
JAKEDA Issues 175 MW Rooftop Solar Tender For Govt Buildings Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) has issued a tender to select solar power developers for the construction of 175 MW grid-connected rooftop solar projects. These projects will be located on government buildings in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir under the RESCO model. Bids are invited until February 28, 2025. […] Read more
KPI Green Secures 15.90 MW Solar Plant Under CPP Segment Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat-based KPI Green’s subsidiary, Sun Drops Energia Private Limited, has secured a letter of award (LoA) for 15.90 MWDC solar power projects under the ‘Captive Power Producer (CPP)’ segment. The KPI Green mentioned in a regulatory filing, “The company secured the award from seven entities, namely, Mexo Fiber Pvt. Ltd., Rayons, Maharaja Industries, Gautam […] Read more
