Maharashtra: JSW Energy Signs Pact For 1200 MW Hybrid Projects Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy JSW Renew Energy Six Limited and JSW Renew Energy Thirty Limited, stepdown subsidiaries of JSW Energy Limited have signed Power Purchase Agreements (“PPAs”) with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (“MSEDCL”) for STU-connected Solar-Wind Hybrid Capacity. The company has signed PPAs for two hybrid projects, each with a capacity of 600 MW, totalling 1,200 MW. […] Read more
MNRE Issues Quality Control Order for Solar Water Heaters Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in an important order that was long awaited by the industry, has issued an official Quality Control Order for Solar Water Heaters. With this, India joins a select group of countries that mandate a standard for Solar Water Heaters. Called the Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components […] Read more
Rayzon Solar Secures 216 MW PV Module Supply Orders From L&T Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Rayzon Solar announced that the company has won a contract to supply 216 MW of photovoltaic modules to L&T for three solar projects in India. One of the renowned multinationals providing EPC solutions in India, L&T will operate the solar projects out of three states. The solar projects operating out of the state of Jharkhand, […] 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
TOYO Announces Plans For 2 GW Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy NASDAQ-listed solar company TOYO Co. Ltd has announced its plan to establish a solar cell manufacturing facility with an expected annual capacity of 2 Gigawatts (GW). The company has signed a lease agreement for the new facility that is strategically located in Hawassa, Ethiopia, taking advantage of the country’s favorable investment policies, tariff status, and […] Read more
Rooftop Solar Can Increase Local Temperature, Says Research Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent research showed that rooftop solar can raise temperatures during the daytime and lower them at nighttime. These findings were based on a city-wise simulation on photovoltaic solar panels on rooftops. The research indicated that the conventional photovoltaic solar panels may increase temperatures on hot days and lower them at night, said new modelling. […] Read more
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
Jharkhand: DVC Opens Bids To Setup 10 MW Floating Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Jharkhand-based state-owned company Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has released a tender for a 10 MW floating solar plant at Chandrapura Thermal Power Station in the state. It sets November 12th 2024 as the last date for bid submission. The state-owned corporation, Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), invited bids to develop a 10 MW(AC) grid-tied floating solar […] Read more
India Needs To Triple Wind Energy Power By 2027: EMBER Report Updated On Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy India must triple its installed wind power capacity by 2027 to meet the projections made by the National Electricity Plan (NEP14). Though implementation of policies with state-specific targets will be crucial, the trends of wind and solar together will work in its favour – a reliable and diversified energy mix that helps India meet its […] Read more
