KERC Recommends Halting New Solar Tenders, Auctions in Karnataka Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Karnataka which is India’s top state in terms of installed solar capacity has stopped the building of new solar energy projects. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has written to the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) regarding the procurement of solar power. According to the letter dated 7 March, the KERC reportedly has noted […] Read more
Maharashtra Sets Generic Tariff For Solar Projects at Rs 3.29/kWh Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued the generic tariff order for renewable energy projects for the current financial year (FY 2019-20). The latest order will apply for the period between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2020. The commission has in its order set the generic tariff for utility-scale solar PV projects at […] Read more
University of Hyderabad Issues Tender For On-Grid Inverters For 100 kW Solar Plant Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 9, 2019. The University of Hyderabad has issued a tender for procuring on-grid inverters for a 100 kW solar plant being developed at the IGM Library in the university campus. The brief scope of work for the selected bidders will include the supply, installation, testing and commissioning […] Read more
Partners in Progress: India Calls Out For Energy Security in Asia Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy India’s Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh has called for concerted efforts across Asia to ensure energy security in the region for sustainable development and poverty eradication by pursuing non-polluting renewable sources such as solar power. Speaking at the 16th Ministerial Meeting of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) in Doha, Qatar, the minister urged the Member States […] Read more
BHEL, ARAI Sign MoU for E-Mobility Projects in India Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy BHEL and ARAI will combine their respective strengths in the technology development of E-Mobility solutions Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), an autonomous body affiliated to the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises have signed an MoU for cooperation on various projects related to e-mobility. In the presence of […] Read more
CERC Extends Validity of RECs Due to Expire Between April and October 2019 Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has extended the validity period of RECs which were due to expire between April 1, 2019, and October 31, 2019. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has, in a big move for the renewable energy generators of solar and non-solar projects in the country who are involved in the trading […] Read more
Jamia Milia University Makes Prize Winning Smart Solar Inverters’ Model Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy To aid rural electrification and promote reliable electricity distribution in the Indian villages, a professor from Delhi based Jamia Milia Islamia with his group of researchers has invented a smart solar inverter to replace traditional inverter which is expensive and also not environment-friendly. Ahteshamul Haque from the Department of Electrical Engineering in Jamia Milia Islamia […] Read more
Indian Solar Sector Contracts in 2018-19 Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Indian Solar sector saw only 6,529 MW addition during the last financial year while Wind energy Sector too recorded a slump in growth. According to the data supplied by the Central Electricity Authority, 2018-19 saw fresh capacity additions to a paltry 6,529 MW as against 9,010 MW in the previous year. The figures show […] Read more
Hartek India to Supply Switchboard Panels For Rooftop Solar Projects in 20 Punjab Jails Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The low-voltage electrical panels to be supplied for installations to the tune of 5 megawatts (MW) would help in the optimum distribution of an estimated 60 lakh units of electricity to all the jail buildings. Hartek India, the manufacturing arm of the Hartek Group has bagged an order to supply electrical low-tension (LT) switchboard panels for […] Read more
