IFC Partners With ACWA Power to Support Uzbekistan’s Energy Transition Updated On Wed, Oct 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy IFC announced today a $240 million Islamic Equity Bridge Loan (EBL) financing for ACWA Power to support the development of Uzbekistan’s renewable energy sector on the sidelines of the 8th Future Investment Institute conference at Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. IFC’s financing will support the construction and operation of two projects, with a cumulative capacity of […] Read more
NTPC Plans To Develop 300 MW Solar Project, Issues Tender Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC recently released a tender to develop a 300 MW ground-mounted solar project and terminal bay near the NTPC Anta substation. It is accepting bids until 5th December 2024. The bidder will be responsible for arranging the land for the solar project and for the design, engineering, manufacturing, transportation, storage, installation, and commissioning of the […] Read more
Rajasthan’s New ‘RIPS’ Scheme Aims To Expedite RE Investments Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a pursuit to expand its renewable energy capacity, the Rajasthan government, released its Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS). It intends to capitalize on an average of 300 to 325 sunny days each year with 24.22 GW solar energy and 5.19 GW wind energy. This scheme envisions to build on the state’s strengths in renewable […] Read more
Sharp Fall In BESS Tender Bids Signals Faster Energy Storage Additions In India Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy In the past three months multiple BESS (Battery-based Energy Storage system) tender results have pointed to yet another mini-disruption in the fast-evolving Indian renewable energy sector. Energy storage targets for 2028 might be a lot closer in 2026 itself. The price drops have been attributed primarily to falling lithium cell costs, which have led to […] Read more
Gujarat Set To Build Its First Long Duration BESS Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL), the state electricity regulatory body, has taken the first step to transition from a battery energy storage project to developing its first Long Duration Energy Storage System (LDES) in Gujarat. It has released a draft tender to select developers for an 800 MW (200 MW x 8 Hrs) battery […] Read more
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
Govt Should Relax DCR Mandate Temporarily For PM Surya Ghar: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from the International Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research advocated for temporarily relaxing the mandate of Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) under PM Surya Ghar scheme. The suggestion was one of the key recommendations of the joint report which analysed the performance and challenges under PM Surya Ghar scheme. The […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies On ALMM Applicability On Open Access Projects Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now issued a clarification on the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019″-commonly known as ALMM Order-on 2nd January 2019. It contains the standards for eligible solar PV models and manufacturers in India. According to the ALMM Order, a […] Read more
Focus On Avoiding Renewable Curtailments-IEA Prescriptions Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power are growing at a rapid pace. Naturally, the transition is also driving significant transformation for the global energy landscape. In 2024, global renewable energy capacity is expected to increase by almost 20 percent, building on the record growth of 60 percent seen in 2023. While this […] Read more