2023’s Promise for Solar. Will India Rise To The Challenge? Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Early into 2023, the ground is set for a momentous shift for solar. But first, the numbers. In the Jan-Dec period, figures from India’s Central Electricity Authority show that the country added 13956 MW of solar capacity, of which just over 11 GW was utility scale solar. This is by far the best ever performance […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency Calls for 20 MW Rooftop Solar Bids Updated On Fri, Jan 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new tender for the installation and commissioning of 20 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems has been issued by the Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA). As per the notification, the installation will come on government buildings, state-run industrial facilities and educational institutions of Tamil Nadu. The developers can submit their bids by February 15, […] Read more
Can Giant Floating Solar On Oceans Work? Updated On Fri, Jan 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy A lot has been said and done about floating solar plants – an emerging technology in which a customised solar photovoltaic (PV) system is placed directly on top of a body of water. Over the past half a decade, floating solar farms have gained popularity, particularly in countries with high population density and competing uses […] Read more
Delhi Solar Policy 2022- A Model For All MegaCities? Updated On Thu, Jan 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy The draft Delhi State Solar Policy is finally out for public comments, with a deadline of February 3 for responses. At the outset, the policy sets some ambitious goals for itself. A total of 6000 MW of installed solar capacity which shall include 750 MW of rooftop solar within the State and 5250 MW of […] Read more
Ministry of Railways Floats Solar Tender For 7 Stations of Mumbai Division Updated On Mon, Dec 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Railways has invited a request for proposal (RFP) for the supply of grid-connected solar power plants at 7 stations of the Mumbai division (Sion, Vasind, Kopar, Ambivili, Karjat, Datiwali, and OHE workshop Kalyan). The last date for submitting the online bid is January 06, 2023, till 01:00 pm. Bids will be opened […] Read more
MSEDCL Offers 12 yr PPA In RFS for 300 MW Wind Project Updated On Wed, Dec 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy After a push from Hybrid projects, wind energy continues to get a fillip from state level demand too. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) has invited RFS (request for selection) for procurement of 300 MW of wind power on a long-term basis through a competitive bidding process from inter-state wind power projects. The […] Read more
Amazon Debuts Hybrid Projects Globally with 300 MW in Madhya Pradesh & Karnataka Updated On Fri, Dec 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy In Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka, Amazon India is set to establish 300 MW hybrid project (wind-solar). The projects would be established alongside Vibrant Energy, a subsidiary of a portfolio business of Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG). Amazon said in a statement that this is one of the “biggest wind-solar hybrid corporate power purchase agreements (PPA) […] Read more
Solar Is Changing Fast, Here Are 5 Ways It Already Has Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy When the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission was launched back in January 2010, India had a total installed solar capacity of around 160 MW. The mission itself had a target of 20 GW by 2022. However, changes on the ground in terms of technology, availability and fresh climate realities meant a wholesale upgrade on those […] Read more
Ilmatar Gets Aid to Build Finland’s Largest RE Hybrid Park Updated On Mon, Oct 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (MEAE) has granted EUR 19.5 million in aid to Helsinki-headquartered Ilmatar Energy Oy for the development of a renewable energy hybrid park in the areas of Alajärvi and Kyyjärvi of considerable size by Finnish and European standards. The official statement of Ilmatar has held that the hybrid energy […] Read more
