Equinor Commissions 531 MW Brazil Solar Farm Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy A Norway-based international energy company Equinor has commenced the operation of the 531 MW Mendubim solar plant in Brazil. This has marked a 30% increase in Equinor’s equity power production in Brazil. Mendubim will annually produce 1.2 TWh of power. Around 60% of the power will be sold on a 20-year USD-denominated power purchase agreement […] Read more
JSW Energy, Serentica, ReNew & Hero Solar Among Firms Winning 1.5 GW SECI Bid Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Four firms won the bid that was issued by Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) regarding 1.5 GW firm and dispatchable renewable energy from Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) -connected projects. As per SECI, JSW Neo Energy, Serentica Renewables India, ReNew Solar Power and Hero Solar Energy were the winners in the auction by SECI. The […] Read more
MSEDCL Approves Maharashtra’s Procurement Of 7,783 MW Solar Energy Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) recently approved the procurement of 7783 MW on a long-term basis at a tariff of Rs 2.90 to 3.10/kWh from solar generators. The commission also allows MSEDCL to procure additional power up to 2000 MW under subsequent rounds of bidding under MSKVY 2.0 subject to the condition that […] Read more
Govt Asks Coal Firms To Increase Adoption Of Solar Power Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ministry of Coal recently issued directives to coal companies to accelerate the adoption of solar energy solutions. This initiative is undertaken to minimise the carbon footprints of mining. The Ministry of Coal has issued directives to coal companies to accelerate the adoption of solar energy solutions. This includes the installation of rooftop solar panels on […] Read more
Maharashtra Invites Bids To Procure 1 GW Solar Project Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited has issued a tender inviting bids for procuring 1 GW of grid-connected solar power to meet its renewable purchase obligation and future power needs. The last date to submit bids is April 3. According to tender document by Maharashtra discom, the bids will be thrown open on the same […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Commissions Solar & Battery Energy Storage project in Chhattisgarh Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has commissioned the country’s largest Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) project that comprises 100 MW Solar PV Project coupled with120 MWh Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), at Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh. Tata Power bagged this Rs […] Read more
Primergy Secures PPA With Microsoft For 408 MW Solar Project In Texas Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy US-based solar and storage project developer Primergy announced that it has closed commitments for $588 million in debt financing for the 408 MWac Ash Creek Solar project in Hill County, Texas. The company also signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Microsoft for the full capacity of the plant. “The successful completion of this financing […] Read more
CIL, RRVUNL Sign MoU for 4100 MW Power In Rajasthan Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Coal India Limited (CIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) for the exploration and execution of 4,100 MW capacity power projects on March 10. The proposed electricity generation by CIL would be through a mix of coal-fired thermal power plants, solar projects, pump storage plants and wind […] Read more
Norwegian Firms Equinor, Scatec and Hydro Rein Launch 531 MW Solar Plant in Brazil Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Brazil welcomed the addition of a 531 MW to its grid, thanks to the efforts of the trio of Norwegian firms Equinor, Scatec and Hydro Rein. The latest plant, the Mendubim solar project in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte is one of the biggest stand alone solar projects in Brazil. Originally scheduled […] Read more
