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
Karnataka HC Orders Puts Green Energy Open Access In Limbo Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy A recent order from the Karnataka High Court has created ripples in the state’s renewable energy market. The court struck down the Central government regulations on Green Energy Open Access and the state regulations floated by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). However, it directed the KERC to frame appropriate regulations for granting open access […] Read more
CESC Awards 150 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project To Purvah Updated On Wed, Jan 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy Kolkata-based power utility supplier, Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC), recently awarded 150 MW of wind-solar hybrid project to to its subsidiary Purvah Green Power Private Limited (Purvah). This was to meant to procure power from grid-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects. The project also offers an additional 150 MW capacity under the greenshoe option. The company […] 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
ACME Solar Appoints Dinesh Chadha As President, Renewable Energy (Senior Management) Updated On Tue, Jan 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Gurugram-based ACME Solar has announced the appointment of Dinesh Chadha as the President, Renewable energy of the company. The company said in a regulatory filing, “Dinesh Chadha holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Nagpur University. Before joining Acme Solar, he served as the Managing Director at Linxon India (earlier ABB India) for India […] Read more
CERC Gives Jolt To Shirdi Sai Electricals Over Bank Guarantee Row Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgment, has rejected Indosol Solar’s plea for immunity from furnishing a connectivity bank guarantee. Indosol Solar is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of Shirdi Sai Electricals. Shirdi Sai Electricals is one of the winners of India’s Production-Linked Incentives (PLI). The central electricity regulator issued the order […] Read more
