JSW, Tata, Avaada, Juniper Winners Of 1,650 MW MSEDCL Hybrid Bid Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has now announced the winners for its 1,650 MW wind-solar hybrid project tender. It awarded the project to four successful bidders, namely JSW Neo Energy (JSW Energy), Tata Power Renewable Energy, Avaada Energy, and Juniper Green Energy. With the conclusion of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited […] Read more
Avaada Energy Secures Rs 597 Crore Refinancing for PV Projects Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Avaada Energy, a subsidiary of the Avaada Group, has secured Rs 597 crore ($71.1 million) in refinancing for its commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects. These projects are located in Karnataka and Maharashtra. The refinancing was provided by NIIF Infrastructure Finance Limited (NIIF IFL), an infrastructure debt fund focused on refinancing operational infrastructure projects. Avaada’s […] Read more
ALMM: India’s Enlisted Solar Module Capacity Touches 58 GW Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in its latest Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) revealed that the total enlisted Indian solar module manufacturing capacity touched 58.42 GW. The ministry earlier issued the last ALMM on September 27. In the latest list, the ministry reported an addition of around 2.09 GW of […] Read more
Karnataka Plans Rooftop Wind Aero Turbines, Issues Draft Rules Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has now issued draft norms to introduce grid-connected rooftop aero turbines in the state. The draft norms put forth by the state power regulator said that these systems could be installed onto the rooftops with or without rooftop solar systems. The draft notification aims to promote co-generation of electricity […] Read more
Credence, Krannich Partner To Supply MonoPERC & Topcon Modules Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based Credence Solar, a PV module manufacturer, and Krannich Solar, a solar products distributor, entered a partnership to accelerate solar energy solutions adoption in India and in the international markets. As part of this collaboration, Krannich Solar will distribute Credence Solar’s Mono-PERC and TOPCon PV modules to its across India, Europe, and other key solar […] 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
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
