Maharashtra To Use DMF Funds To Deploy Solar Fencing Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra government has planned to use District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds to deploy solar fencing in 160 villages in the Yavatmal district. The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has issued a tender inviting bids from EPC companies for this project. Solar fencing helps farmers protect their crops by preventing animals from entering agricultural fields, […] Read more
SGEL Seeks Land To Build 200 MW Solar Project In Gujarat Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN subsidiary SGEL recently released a tender to set up a 200 MW project in Gujarat with an EPC package that includes land. This tender seeks to develop AC grid-connected solar power projects anywhere in Gujarat. The SGEL tender also includes comprehensive O&M for three years. SGEL has set November 5th, 2024, as the last […] 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
Off Grid Solar Market- 5 Key Takeaways From 2024 Trends Report Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy GOGLA and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) of the World Bank have released the 2024 report on Solar Market Trends for Off Grid Solar (OGS). Released every two years, this 7th edition in the series covers 2022 and 2023. The latest Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report (MTR) 2024, warns that a 6-fold increase […] Read more
Livguard Unveils High-Frequency Solar Inverters Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Livguard, under SAR Group, launched their new line of High-Frequency Solar Inverters exclusively at the ongoing 17th Renewable Energy India Expo (REI) 2024. These new products were unveiled at the India Expo Center, Greater Noida during the ceremony led by Alankar Mittal, President Business Unit Head, Solar & Exports. “The newly launched Hybrid Series and […] Read more
Saatvik Solar Wins 213 MW Solar PV Modules Contract From L&T Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar module maker Saatvik Solar has inked an agreement with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply a 213 MW order for solar PV modules. This order is designated for L&T Energy’s 245 MW Bihar Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. Of this, 185 MW will power a solar PV grid-connected power plant, while 45.4 […] Read more
India’s Solar Sector Buoyant On New Growth Trajectory Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy FY24-25 is likely to be remembered as a milestone year for India’s solar sector. Not only is capacity addition this year expected to hit a new high, but the year is also likely to see the 25 GW mark breached for the first time, with almost 15 GW added in H1 itself. Significantly, the spike […] Read more
Jharkhand: DVC Opens Bids To Setup 10 MW Floating Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Jharkhand-based state-owned company Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has released a tender for a 10 MW floating solar plant at Chandrapura Thermal Power Station in the state. It sets November 12th 2024 as the last date for bid submission. The state-owned corporation, Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), invited bids to develop a 10 MW(AC) grid-tied floating solar […] Read more
Torrent Power Wins 2000 MW Energy Storage Contract From MSEDCL Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Torrent Power Ltd has won a letter of award from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) for long-term supply of 2,000 MW energy storage capacity from Torrent Power’s InSTS Connected Pumped Hydro Storage Plant in Maharashtra. Of the 2,000 MW energy storage contract, 1,500 MW had been confirmed earlier by Torrent Power through an […] Read more
