Fronius Launches ‘Reserva’, Its Battery Storage System Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy Austrian solar energy firm Fronius, known mostly for its solar inverters until now, has launched the Fronius Reserva. The Reserva is Fronius’s own battery to go woth inverters and use in solar systems, for a range between 6.3 and 15.8kWh. “We believe in a future in which renewable energies cover 100 percent of the world’s […] Read more
Adani Green Wins 1.25 GW Pumped Hydro Storage Project From UPPCL Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has received a Letter of Award (LOA) from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for 1,250 MW of energy storage capacity from Pumped Hydro Storage Projects (PSP). The Panaura PSP project has a minimum commitment of 40 years. It will be located in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, and is expected […] Read more
2025: Solar, BESS To Account For 81% New US Capacity Addition Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects 63 GW of new utility-scale electric-generating capacity to be added to the US power grid in 2025. This amount represents an almost 30% increase from 2024, when 48.6 GW of capacity was installed, the largest capacity installation in a […] Read more
MoP Sets New Bidding Guidelines for Pumped Storage Projects Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has introduced a new set of rules to promote the development of Pumped Storage Plants (PSPs). The government’s latest norms aim to provide a standardized procurement framework based on open competitive bidding. They also establish clear risk-sharing mechanisms among various stakeholders. The government’s latest notification applies to developers and procurers […] Read more
MNRE Sets Norms For Solar Cold Storage With Thermal Energy Backup Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has established design, performance, and testing standards for Solar Cold Storage systems equipped with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) backup. These systems primarily operate on solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, providing a sustainable solution for preserving agricultural, fishery, dairy, and pharmaceutical products. The new regulations set performance requirements by […] Read more
Integrals Power’s LMFP Cell Chemistry Validated 92% Capacity Retention Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Integrals Power has successfully demonstrated that its proprietary Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) cathode active material for battery cells can deliver high energy discharge rates (C-rates) while retaining very high levels of capacity retention. Validated at C-rates up to an extreme 10C, the tests found that at 5C, the LMFP material retained 92% of its […] Read more
CSP Capacity Needs To Touch 196.7 GW By 2030: Report Updated On Thu, Feb 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy A latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) claimed that in a scenario aligned with the Paris Agreement, global installed Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) capacity will need to reach 196.7 GW by 2030. The report dealt with various issues related to the growth and challenges to the sector. The report said that global […] Read more
NTPC Invites Bids For 1.2 GW Solar Project With Energy Storage Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy has issued a tender to select solar power generators for a 1.2 GW solar + BESS project. The project includes a 600 MW/2400 MWh (600 MW × 4 hours) energy storage system (ESS) to be located anywhere in India (SOLAR-ESS-01). NTPC has invited bids until February 27, 2025. The tender stated, “The […] Read more
RVUNL Storage Tender Attracts Bids At Rs 2.21/kWh, A New Low Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy Energy storage tenders continued their steep decline from last year, as RVUNL’s 500 MW/ 1000 MWh standalone BESS tender, which comes with a 30% VGF support, attracting bids at Rs 2.21 lakhs /MWh. Solar World Energy led with the lowest bid and an award of 125 MW/250 MWh, while Oriana Power won 50MW/100 MWh with […] Read more
