Maharashtra Leads In Providing Incentive Under The Rooftop Solar Program In 2023 Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power (MNRE) informed the parliament in a written reply to the renewable energy capacity in the country has increased by about 2.35 times in the last decade. Among other details, the minister gives a state-wise detail of subsidies provided under various schemes to encourage new and […] Read more
India’s RE Sector Saw FDI Equity Investment of USD 6,137.39 Mn in Last 3 Financial Years Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power, R.K. Singh, disclosed measures taken to entice Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India’s renewable energy sector. Currently, India’s FDI policy permits up to 100% investment in the renewable energy sector through the automatic route. According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), […] Read more
Saudi’s ACWA Power in PPA with South Africa for Dispatchable RE Project of 150 MW Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Saudi-based clean energy firm ACWA Power, has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a project known as, ‘ACWA Power Project DAO’ to be established in South Africa. The initiative is for a dispatchable renewable hybrid plant of 150 MW capacity. The signatories of the agreements included Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral Resources and […] Read more
MERC Rejects MEDA’s Plea For 50% Local RE Procurement By Discoms Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency had filed a petition with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) asking it to issue appropriate directions to distribution licensees (discoms) to meet 50% of total Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) requirement by purchase of energy from Renewable Sources within the State. Maharashtra has achieved installed capacity of 10,799 MW as […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Systems in Contract with NTPC for 152 MWp Domestic Content Requirement PV Modules Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has signed a contract to supply 152 MWp DCR (Domestic Content Requirement) solar PV modules for NTPC Limited (NTPC’s) Nokh Solar PV Project in Rajasthan. The project holds a significant order value of approximately INR 418 crore. NTPC […] Read more
RUVNL Initiates Proposal to Eliminate Restrictions of Structured RE Projects with ESS Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a petition filed by the Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (RUVNL), it seeks approval for the selection of developers and procurement of bidding documents for an Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) connected energy storage solution with a capacity of 1000 MW/6000 MWh. The proposal aspires to meet the requirements of Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, […] Read more
Solar Production Costs In China Falls By 42% In 2023: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report states that the cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months to US$0.15 per watt (/W). This gave manufacturers in the country cost advantage over international rivals according to the New Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie. The report looks at ‘Five low-carbon tech trends […] Read more
“700+ Wp Modules Increase Generation By Around 20% Compared To Existing 580-585 Wp Range”: Sarthak Sengupta, Amplus Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Sarthak Sengupta, Vice President, Procurement, Amplus, has 17 years of experience in materials management, strategic sourcing, and procurement consulting. During his extensive professional journey, Sarthak has worked for organizations like Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Blue Star Limited, demonstrating expertise across diverse industries such as electric vehicles, renewable energy (solar, wind, battery storage, EPC), new […] Read more
“The Cabling In Solar Systems Is Designed to Exceed the 25 Year Warranty”, Hemant K Mehta, Elegar Kerpen Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pune-based German cable firm Elegar Kerpen has been among the many firms leveraging the solar opportunity for faster growth. The cable maker was in the news recently after completing the acquisition of LEONI Cables Solutions (India) Pvt. Limited, making the German firm among the leading cable manufacturers in the country. SaurEnergy spoke to Hemant K […] Read more