NHPC Issues Tranche-I 125 MW/500 MWh BESS Tender In Kerala Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy NHPC has released a tender to build a battery energy storage system (BESS) to select developers for setting up 125 MW / 500 MWh (InSTS) connected standalone BESS (NHPC-Tranche-I-BESS). The project would be located in Kerala with viability gap funding (VGF) support (2024-25). NHPC has sought bids until February 21, 2025. The NHPC tender explained, […] Read more
After HC Order, KERC Brings New Draft Open Access Rules Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Days after the Karnataka High Court struck down the Centre’s rules on Green Energy Open Access and the corresponding state regulations, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has introduced a fresh set of draft regulations on open access. KERC has invited stakeholders to submit their objections and suggestions before February 15, 2025. The new draft […] Read more
O&M Site Manager (GIS Substation) Updated On Fri, Jan 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Responsibilities:- Empowerment and Technical Training to site employees for Power Transmission products (Extra High Voltage Power Trafo, Isolators, LA, and GIS). Environment, health and safety awareness as per Siemens and customer’s standards and protocols. Experience in electrical utility area will add advantage. Customer coordination, Contract & on-site vendors Management, complete site Management On site Periodic […] Read more
NTPC REL Issues 2.5 GW BESS Tender For Its Thermal Plants Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC REL recently released a tender to develop a 2500 MW/10,000 MWH Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. The NTPC subsidiary has planned the project as spread across NTPC thermal power stations. The last date to submit the bids is February 17, 2025. The tender document elaborated on the project’s capacity. It mentioned, “The battery […] Read more
Gridlock Ahead? Transformer Shortage and the Renewable Energy Challenge Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy Transformers play a vital role in energy distribution systems by converting high-voltage electricity from transmission lines into low-voltage electricity for consumer use. Thus any supply disruptions in the supply of this essential component, coupled with resultant rising prices in the global transformer market, can significantly affecting utilities. Over the past three years, this situation has […] Read more
Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE To Deliver 2 GWh ESS For CIP Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar Inc.’s e-STORAGE, a part of the company’s subsidiary CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (CSI Solar), recently signed contracts with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its fund CI IV. The contracts cover the delivery of 2 GWh DC of battery energy storage systems (BESS) for two projects in Scotland. The 1 GWh DC Coalburn 2 […] Read more
Gujarat: Hartek Secures Rs 117 Cr Order From Power Grid Updated On Tue, Jan 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Chandigarh-based Hartek Group’s Power system business unit recently secured a Rs. 117 crore project in Gujarat from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL). The project involves the extension of a 765kV AIS substation as well as 400/220kV substation work. Commenting on the development, Simarpreet Singh, Group Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – […] Read more
Husk’s Solar Capacity Hits 20 MW, 100 MW Pipeline Set For 2025 Updated On Tue, Jan 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy MiniGrid operator Husk recently electrified 200 new communities in 12 months, doubling its fleet of solar mini-grids. Husk is now present in over 400 communities in rural Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, serving more than 1.5 million people and over 30,000 small businesses. Its community electrification projects are spread across rural India and Nigeria. This […] Read more
Telangana Eyes 34 GW Of Solar Capacity With New RE Capacity Updated On Sun, Jan 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Telangana Government recently released its draft Renewable Energy Policy 2024 intending to increase its renewable energy capacity. The state currently has a total solar capacity of 4,842.10 MW while it has 128.10 MW of wind energy capacity. Telangana’s latest renewable energy policy aims to achieve 34 GW of solar capacity. It has planned to achieve […] Read more
