World Bank Backs Himachal Power Sector with USD 200mn Updated On Wed, Nov 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Government of Himachal Pradesh and the World Bank have joined hands for a project valued at USD 200 million to enhance power sector reforms in the state. The project aspires to augment the share of renewable energy (RE) in the power mix of Himachal Pradesh, which has set sights on adding 10,000 MW of […] Read more
Waaree Bags 135 MW Solar Module Order From NTPC Updated On Wed, Nov 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy Waaree Energies Ltd., India’s leading solar module manufacturer today announced that it is engaged by NTPC Ltd. to supply over 135 MW of solar PV modules. NTPC Ltd is the country’s largest power utility company, with an installed capacity of 73,824 MW. The modules supplied by Waaree Energies Ltd. will be utilized by NTPC Ltd. […] Read more
Defect Rate In Solar Modules Going Up Post 2022, Says Engineering Services Firm Updated On Wed, Nov 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy Clean Energy Associates, a solar engineering services firm with offices in the US and China, has flagged a serious emerging risk from module quality that can put projects at risk. The firm claims to have performed EL inspections on over 300,000 modules in the field to arrive at its conclusions. The evaluation of solar risks […] Read more
UPCL to Procure 200 MW Solar Energy from SJVN Green Energy Ltd Updated On Wed, Nov 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of SJVN in Rajasthan under CPSU Scheme, has been awarded a Letter of Intent towards the procurement of 200 MW of solar power from Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL). The purchase will be made at a tariff of INR 2.57 per unit from the Bikaner Solar […] Read more
Sri Lanka to Witness its First PV Auction with 200 MW Solar Tender Updated On Tue, Nov 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Sri Lanka has issued an EoI seeking bids for the development of two 100 MW floating solar plants. The said floating projects will be established at the hydroelectric Samanalawewa Reservoir. The reservoir is 160 km south of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. This is the first solar auction for Sri Lanka. The last day […] Read more
Avaada Bags 1 GW in NHPC 3 GW Solar Tender; Jakson, Sprng Energy, Hinduja Among Other Winners Updated On Tue, Nov 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy In NHPC’s 3 GW tender for the selection of Solar Power Developer, Avaada Energy, Jakson, Sprng Energy, Hinduja Renewable Energy, Green Infra Wind Energy, Solairdirect Energy India, Hazel Hybren have emerged winners. Solairdirect Energy India is an arm of ENGIE, Green Infra Wind Energy and Hazel Hybren are subsidiaries of Sembcorp and Mahindra respectively. Avaada […] Read more
India’s Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity To Touch 60GW: Report Updated On Tue, Nov 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report from rating agency ICRA claimed that Indian solar module manufacturing could rise up to 60 Gigawatt (GW) by 2025. This is in contrast to the country’s current capacity of around 37 GW. The boost in the local solar module, as per the report, is likely due to the increased backward integration of […] Read more
UPNEDA Revises Norms in 150 MW Solar RFS Under PM KUSUM Updated On Mon, Nov 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy UPNEDA (Uttar Pradesh New Energy Development Agency) had issued a tender for procurement of power through tariff based competitive bidding process from grid connected solar power plants connected to selected segregated agriculture feeder of distribution substation cumulative capacity of 150 MW for sale of power to UPPCL at various locations in Uttar Pradesh through RESCO […] Read more
Ciel & Terre Hands Over 10.765 MWp Floating Solar Project at Jamshedpur Plant To Tata Steel Updated On Mon, Nov 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Steel’s giant Jamshedpur works have added a small step towards becoming more sustainable with the completion of 10.75MWp Floating solar plant. Built by Ciel & Terre India, a subsidiary of the French floating solar leader, Ciel & Terre International, the project is India’s first floating solar installation within a steel power plant. According to […] Read more
