Solar-Storage Can Avert India’s 40 GW Power Shortage By 2027: Berkeley Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy India is projected to face a power shortage of 20-40 GW in the evenings by 2027 due to the rapid increase in electricity demand, according to a report by Berkeley. However, this shortfall could become more manageable, considering the significant drop in the prices of gigawatt-scale solar and storage. Recent solar-plus-storage auction results recorded a […] Read more
Bundelkhand Expressway To Become UP’s First Solar Expressway Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has taken the first step towards building the state’s first solar expressway. It recently released a tender seeking developers to undertake this project. “The Bundelkhand Expressway is set to become the first ‘Solar Expressway’ in Uttar Pradesh. This 296-km-long stretch will have solar panels installed on both […] Read more
NHPC Opens Bids To Develop 1.2 GW Solar Projects Across India Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy NHPC, a PSU Navratna hydropower company released a tender to select solar power generators (SPGs) to set up 1.2 GW ISTS-connected solar power projects, with green shoe options upto 1200 MW. The tender sets November 4th, 2024 as the last date for bid submission. The tender said, “The minimum project size will be 50 MW […] Read more
India’s Solar Sector Buoyant On New Growth Trajectory Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy FY24-25 is likely to be remembered as a milestone year for India’s solar sector. Not only is capacity addition this year expected to hit a new high, but the year is also likely to see the 25 GW mark breached for the first time, with almost 15 GW added in H1 itself. Significantly, the spike […] Read more
SECI Awards 600 MW Hybrid Project At Tariff Of Rs 3.25/kWh Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy SECI recently allocated a 600 MW Hybrid Power Project to three companies namely: Juniper Green, ACME And Sembcorp. Among the four bidders, the Renewable Energy Implementing Agency reported the lowest tariff of Rs 3.25/kWh. According to its recent announcement, SECI awarded the project to Juniper Green Energy, ACME Solar Holdings, and Sembcorp Green Infra to […] Read more
SJVN, Maharashtra Partner To Develop PSPs, Floating Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Maharashtra government to build Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) and Floating Solar Projects in the state. The total estimated investment for these projects is approximately Rs. 48,000 crores. It is expected to create around 8,400 direct and indirect employment […] Read more
GERC Reaffirms Right Of Developers To Replace Damaged Modules Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) in its latest order said that the solar generators are entitled to replace their older damaged solar panels with new modules by abiding with the committed CUF (Capacity Utilisation Factor). The order of the state power regulator came to the light while hearing a petition of solar power generator […] Read more
MAHAPREIT and NTPC Sign RE Projects Worth 10 GW Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, under which a joint venture agreement was signed with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology, MAHAPREIT. Together, the two firms are set to develop 10 GW of renewable energy parks and projects in the state of Maharashtra or other states in […] Read more
RUMSL Issues Tender For 600MW Solar Project With BESS Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) has now issued a tender seeking developers to develop a 600 MW of solar project with battery energy storage (BESS). RUMSL, formed in 2015 is a Joint Venture between Madhya Pradesh UrjaVikas Nigam Limited (MPUVN), and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). As per the tender details, RUMSL […] Read more
