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
Gautam Solar Eyes IPO Option As It Expands Capacity to 5 GW Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gautam Solar, one of the oldest and largest solar module manufacturer in North India, has announced more details on its ambitious plan to expand its solar module manufacturing capacity to 5 GW by 2025. This expansion will occur in three phases, with the first phase set for completion in November 2024, followed by the second […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar Adds Service Charges Under Rooftop Solar Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently clarified the provision of a ‘Service Charge’ added under the Operational Guidelines for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna. The MNRE included a service charge equivalent to 1% of the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) component for residential consumers, amounting to Rs. 657 crores. The MNRE […] Read more
CMPDI Invites Bids for 5 MW Floating Solar Project in West Bengal Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI), a unit of Coal India, has floated an e-tender for a 5 MW grid-connected floating solar power project. The project will be developed at the Quarry Sump of Dalmia Open Cast Project (OCP) in Salanpur Area of Eastern Coalfields, West Bengal. As per the tender, the developer is […] Read more
West Bengal Proposes Allowing Net-Metering Only Upto 500 Kw Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Unlike several state power regulators which allowed net-metering for higher capacities, the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has proposed allowing net-meter for rooftop solar only upto 500 MW of capacities. This is in contrast to states like Rajasthan, Gujarat and others which have allowed net-metering for rooftop solar consumers upto 1 MW capacities. The […] Read more
Premier Energies Signs 173.35 MWp MSA with BrightNight India Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Premier Energies International Private Ltd., a subsidiary of Premier Energies Limited, has signed a Module Supply Agreement (MSA) with BN Hybrid Power-1 Private Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of BrightNight India. According to the filing at the BSE by Premier Energies, it will supply 173.35 MWp of solar modules featuring the latest Topcon technology […] Read more
Assam Issues Its First Standalone BESS Tender For 25 MW Updated On Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The New and Green Energy of Assam (NGEAL) has now issued its first standalone tender for the development of a 25 MW/100MWh of Battery Energy Storage (BESS) plant in the state. The agency has planned to develop the standalone BESS center at the Kurkurmara 400 KV grid substation in the Kamrup district of Assam. NGEAL […] Read more
Maharashtra: JSW Neo Gets 1,500 MW / 12,000 MWh Pumped Hydro Storage Project Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSW Neo), a subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, received a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the procurement of 1,500 MW / 12,000 MWh of pumped hydro energy storage from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL). Their Bhavali Pumped Hydro Project is located in the Nashik and Thane districts […] Read more
H1: IREDA Loan Sanctions Rise 303%, Disbursements Grows 56% Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA),has reported a 303% growth in loan sanctions, rising to Rs. 17,860 crore in the first half of FY 2024-25, compared to Rs. 4,437 crore during the same period in FY 2023-24. These are provisional figures as of September 30, 2024. IREDA’s loan disbursements also showed significant growth, increasing […] Read more
