MNRE Proposes Separate ALMM For Off-Grid Solar Solutions Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has proposed a new Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) specifically for off-grid solar solutions. As part of this initiative, the ministry plans to lower the threshold efficiency limits for solar modules under ALMM for these applications. It has invited stakeholders to submit their suggestions by […] Read more
Waiver of ISTS Charges-Will Power Ministry Oblige RE Developers? Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Inter State Transmission Charges or ISTS charges are a key component of power bills across India. Thus, their waiver for renewable energy producers has been a major support on which the energy has grown, by helping keep costs lower than they would otherwise have been. Of course, most states have sought to extract their own […] Read more
Manipur: NHPC Issues Rooftop Solar Tender For 13 Govt Buildings Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy NHPC’s renewable energy arm, NHPC Renewable Energy (REL), recently issued a tender to select developers for grid-connected rooftop solar plants at various government buildings in Manipur. These projects will be developed under the RESCO mode, with a bid submission deadline of March 17, 2025. NHPC REL manipur rooftop solar tender stated, “The bidder is expected […] Read more
Lightsource bp Expands APAC Footprint with First Solar Project in Japan Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Lightsource bp has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with its entry into Japan, acquiring a 15 MWp solar project in Hokkaido. This move marks the company’s continued global growth, bringing its operations to 20 markets, including Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, and South Korea. Adam Pegg, , emphasized the company’s long-term commitment to […] Read more
Sineng Electric Powered 661 MW Project Goes Live In AP Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Sineng Electric, a solar and energy storage solutions providing company, has commissioned a 661MW (925MWp) solar project in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Powered by Sineng’s solar energy solutions, the project has commenced commercial operations. It’s part of the 975MW hybrid renewable energy system developed by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, which includes 661MW (925MWp) of solar power […] Read more
SECI Issues Tender To Build 500 MW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has released a 500 MW (Tranche-XIX) ISTS-connected solar tender. SECI has invited bids for the project until March 17, 2025, for soft copy submission and March 19, 2025, for hard copy submission. A plain vanilla solar tender has become a bit of a rarity in recent times, making […] Read more
India Adds 18.5 GW Of New Solar Capacity In 10 Months Of FY25 Updated On Thu, Feb 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s solar energy capacity continues to rise strongly, with a strong 2.5 GW addition in January as well. The latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) revealed that India added 18.5 GW of new solar capacities in the current fiscal, since April 2024. This is a 147% growth in new solar power additions yearly […] Read more
Government Confirms 25 GW Solar Cell Capacity Among Nine Firms In India Updated On Thu, Feb 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy India at present has around 25 GW of installed solar PV cell manufacturing capacity, according to the Solar PV Manufacturers Associations, the All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) and the North India Module Manufacturer Association (NIMMA). The data was shared by Pralhad Joshi, the minister of New and Renewable Energy And Consumer Affairs & Food […] Read more
India’s Solar Exports Drop from $1,969 Mn To $782.11 Mn Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar PV module exports from India have evolved over the last few years. In FY 2021-22, the value of exports of solar PV modules was around 83 million USD, which rose to around 1,969 million USD in FY 2023-24. As of FY 2024-25 (till November 2024), solar PV modules worth around 782.11 million USD have […] Read more
