BHEL Floats Tender for 2 Solar Projects Worth 69 MW in Telangana Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy BHEL has issued a tender for setting up of two solar power projects worth a combined 69 MW in Telangana. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible bidders for setting up of two solar PV power projects worth a combined 69 MW in the state of Telangana. The scope […] Read more
MNRE Issues Benchmark Costs for Rooftop Solar Installations Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued the latest benchmark costs for installation of new grid-tied rooftop solar plants for the financial year. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification with the latest benchmark costs for installation of new grid-tied rooftop solar PV plants for the present financial year. As per the notification, projects […] Read more
Captive Power Producers in Rajasthan Stand Together Against Duty Hike Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy After the decision to hike electricity duty on captive power by 150%, representatives from energy-intensive sectors in Rajasthan are knocking on the doors of various government departments Rattled by the Rajasthan government’s decision to hike electricity duty on captive power by 150 percent, representatives from energy-intensive sectors like cement, textile, mining, etc have come together […] Read more
Transmission Needs Rs 5 Lakh Cr Investment to Meet $5 Trn Economy’s Energy Needs Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to the estimates, India will be consuming 1.8 trillion units by 2025 as the country’s growth trajectory accelerates, and this requires large investments in the transmission sector, particularly at the state level. In order to fulfill the Prime Minister Modi’s vision of a USD 5 trillion economy over the next few years, it will […] Read more
Indus to use its Telecom Tower Network to Host EV Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Indus Towers has announced its plans to utilise its large network of telecom towers spread across the country to host EV charging stations. Indus Towers Ltd., India’s largest mobile tower company has announced its plans to utilise its large network of telecom towers spread across the country to host EV charging stations. The company plans […] Read more
CAG Calls out West Bengal for Failing to Create Green Energy Fund Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy West Bengal failed to create a Green Energy Fund under the renewable energy policy of the government, CAG said in its audit report. West Bengal failed to create a Green Energy Fund (GEF) under the renewable energy policy of the government, the CAG has said in its audit report. The responsibility for creation and management of the energy fund was thrust upon the state’s nodal agency, […] Read more
RK Singh Okays Transmission Schemes Proposal for 66.5 GW RE Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Prior requirement of LTA applications and associated bank guarantees, to be deferred for the interim period till the RE project is awarded to the successful bidder. In a bid to provide a significant boost to the country’s renewable energy sector, Power Minister RK Singh has approved the CERC’s (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission) proposal for early […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline for 2 MW PV Projects at J&K Army Posts Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of SPDs for setting up of 2 MW PV projects at army posts in Jammu and Kashmir The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting […] Read more
Azure Power Appoints new CEO and President Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Azure Power has announced the appointment of Ranjit Gupta as CEO and a member of the Board, and Murali Subramanian as president. Azure Power, one of the leading solar power producers in India has announced the appointment of Ranjit Gupta as chief executive officer (CEO) and a member of the Board, and Murali Subramanian as […] Read more
