COVER STORY: India Eyes Historic Rise Of Solar Cell Manufacturers Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy So far, 2024 has been a remarkable year for the Indian solar industry. Not only has it met expectations so far in terms of capacity additions, it has also delivered a huge fillip to the rooftop solar sector, thanks to PM Surya Ghar and new momentum in promising schemes like PM-KUSUM, besides record additions in […] Read more
Hybrid Projects: KERC Issues Order To Bring Clarity On Transmission Charges Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Energy Regulatory Commission (KERC) has tried to bring clarity on transmission charges of hybrid projects. The state power regulator issued a suo motu order in this regard. The order was especially for wind-solar hybrid projects. This comes after Fourth Energy Partner approached the state commission for clarification. National wind-solar hybrid policy Earlier, the […] Read more
THDC Issues Tender To Develop DPR For Floating Solar In Eight States Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDC India) has now planned to boost floating solar projects. It has issued a tender seeking bids to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) in this regard. These projects will be located in eight states. These include-Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. The last date […] Read more
AMPIN, Varroc Partner For Another Maharashtra Solar Project Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy New Delhi-based renewable energy company AMPIN Energy Transition, today signed a transaction document with Varroc group for an additional 27 MWp solar power project in Maharashtra. This order follows the implementation of AMPIN’s initial solar projects in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh & Tamil Nadu. This new PPA marks a repeat order from Varroc Group, highlighting […] Read more
Senior Site Engineer -Solar Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Role & responsibilities:- Site Administrations as per corporate Guidelines / Follow ups with local authorities Viz: EB, Other Admin bodies. Benchmarking and Analysis of PIs such as Generation, losses, auxiliary power consumption, equipment availability, PR etc to maximize plant efficiency. Follow Up with Customer on JMR and Receivables. Monitoring and verifying proper Project Handover and […] Read more
How Solar Energy Is Transforming India’s Healthcare Delivery? Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Community Health Center (CHC) in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, is the only government health facility in this small hilly town and serves as the largest healthcare center for many nearby villages. Joshimath is also known as the gateway to the pilgrimage site Badrinath. This small government healthcare facility attends to the medical needs of both tourists […] Read more
Maharashtra: NTPC Looks For Land To Build 600 MW Solar Project Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Limited has now issued a tender seeking land to develop 600 MW of solar projects in the Dhule region of Maharashtra and the successful evacuation of the clean power from the region. The power behemoth has invited the bids from bidder with prior experience in execution for grid connected Solar PV Projects/Solar Parks or […] Read more
Avaada Energy Secures Rs 597 Crore Refinancing for PV Projects Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Avaada Energy, a subsidiary of the Avaada Group, has secured Rs 597 crore ($71.1 million) in refinancing for its commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects. These projects are located in Karnataka and Maharashtra. The refinancing was provided by NIIF Infrastructure Finance Limited (NIIF IFL), an infrastructure debt fund focused on refinancing operational infrastructure projects. Avaada’s […] Read more
ITC Commissions Second Offsite Solar Plant in Karnataka Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy ITC Limited has recently commissioned its second offsite solar plant in Karnataka with a capacity of 9.45 MW in the Davangere district. The facility is ITC’s 4th offsite solar plant in the country, with similar units earlier built in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. ITC Limited has set itself the target to meet 100% […] Read more