NHPC Floats 1.2 GW Solar Tender With 600 MWh ESS Updated On Thu, Mar 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy NHPC has issued a tender to develop a 1.2 GW solar project with a 600/2400 MWh energy storage system. It is open to accepting bids till April 24, 2025. NHPC, in its tender, mentioned that the project should include an energy storage system (ESS) of at least 0.5 MW/2 MWh capacity for each 1 MW […] Read more
MERC Approves ₹2.19 Lakh/MW Tariff for MSEDCL’s BESS Project Updated On Thu, Mar 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved the development of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) 1.5 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. MERC approved a tariff of ₹2,19,001/MW/Month for 12 years in response to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd’s (MSEDCL) petition for procuring 250 MW/500 MWh (base capacity) and […] Read more
Pentagreen, BII Invest $80M With ib vogt To Build Solar, BESS in SE Asia Updated On Wed, Mar 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy Pentagreen Capital (Pentagreen) and British International Investment (BII) have announced joint financing of US$80 million to accelerate the rollout of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across Southeast Asia. These companies are developing their latest project in collaboration with ib vogt Singapore Pte. Ltd. (ib vogt), an international renewable energy development platform. Pentagreen is the sustainable […] Read more
Telangana Discovers BESS Tariff At ₹2.40 Lac/MW/Month Updated On Tue, Mar 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy Telangana has awarded its 500 MWh with a standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project tender at a tariff in the range of Rs. 2.40-2.45 lakh/MW/month. This is one of the first tenders released by Telangana Genco (TGGENCO) for a 500 MWh (250 MW x 2 hours) project. TGGENCO issued the tender with Viability Gap […] Read more
Trump’s Energy Policies Reshape US Priorities, Challenge India Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy In line with US President Donald Trump’s commitment to reversing policies implemented by the outgoing Biden administration, he announced a series of provisions that prioritize contracts related to materials, equipment, and services, aiming to maximize domestic energy supplies under specific circumstances. The US Congress has introduced several provisions concerning domestic energy. Notably, Section 101(c) authorizes […] Read more
Rajasthan: NTPC Issues Tender For 240 MW Solar+BESS Project Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has issued a tender for a land and power evacuation package to develop a 240 MW solar project with Battery Energy Storage (BESS). This project is slated to come up near the Devikot Solar Project of NGEL in Rajasthan. Bids for the tender will be accepted until April 29, […] Read more
India’s Power Sector Needs Regulatory Reforms, Says Report Updated On Thu, Mar 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s transition to a cleaner, more sustainable power sector is at a critical juncture, with regulatory challenges, financial constraints and policy uncertainties shaping its trajectory. A new report by Primus Partners, ‘The Intersection of Power Sector Regulation & Sustainability Goals in India’, examines these challenges and proposes a roadmap for achieving India’s ambitious 500 GW […] Read more
ENGIE Opens New India Branch for Supply & Energy Management Updated On Thu, Mar 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy ENGIE, a global low-carbon energy production provider, has recently established a branch in India for its Supply & Energy Management activities. “We are proud to strengthen our commitment to India’s energy transition with the inauguration of our Supply and Energy Management business in India. This strategic expansion enhances our ability to support Indian corporates with […] Read more
Budget: Himachal Announces Interest Subsidies For Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh government has now envisioned to become the first green state of India. In its latest budget presented by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the CM announced several measures to bolster the growth of solar energy in the state. This included interest subsidies for solar projects up to 1 MW in […] Read more
