KERC Proposes Generic Tariff for Wind Projects at Rs 2.95/KWh Updated On Fri, Jan 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy After finalizing the proposal and getting approvals, this will become the ceiling tariff for wind tenders in the state of Karnataka during the FY. Bringing uniformity to the wind power space in Karnataka, The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed the generic tariff for the year 2019-20 at Rs 2.95 per kilowatt hour. After finalizing […] Read more
Indian Railways to Set Up 1 GW Solar Capacity by 2020-21 Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Indian Railways has an existing capacity of 71.19 MW of Solar plants from rooftops solar installations at various Railways stations. Ministry of Railways has planned to set up 1000 Mega Watt (MW) solar power by 2020-21 which would help Railways to source about 10% of its electrical energy from renewable source, Minister of State of […] Read more
Cabinet Gives Approval to India’s Approach for COP 24 Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The key focus of meeting was to finalize guidelines for implementation of Paris Agreement in post 2020 period. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the negotiating stand of India at the 24th Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change […] Read more
Reliance Industries to Buy 88% Shares in Kanoda Energy Systems Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy In a BSE filing, RIL mentioned that it will pay Rs 75 crore for the ownership and the deal will be fully complete by March 2020. Indian industrial giant Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has entered into an agreement to purchase 88% equity shares of Kanoda Energy Systems Private Limited (KESL). In a BSE filing, RIL […] Read more
CEL Issues Tender for 11 MW Solar Project in Maharashtra Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The minimum size of a single project project has to be 400 KW to 500 Kw and the deadline for the submission of bid is January 14, 2019. The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued a tender for the development of a 11 MW grid connected solar power plant in Maharashtra. The minimum size of […] Read more
POWERGRID Jabalpur Transmission Successfully Commissions 765kV D/C Line Between Vindhyachal–Jabalpur Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The PGCIL arm had secured the project through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB). POWERGRID Jabalpur Transmission Ltd, a 100 percent wholly owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has successfully commissioned the 765kV Double Circuit Transmission line between Vindhyachal Pooling Station – Jabalpur Pooling Station. The PGCIL arm had secured the project […] Read more
100% Electrification in 25 States: RK Singh Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Now, only about 10.48 Lakh households are left to be electrified in 4 States, Assam, Rajasthan, Meghalaya and Chhattisgarh. By the end of 2018, India has achieved 100% electrification in households in 25 states, The Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh said. Now, only about 10.48 Lakh households are […] Read more
West Bengal Issues Tender for 11 MW solar Energy Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The project is for 900 grid connected solar rooftop power projects of 10 KW capacity and 100 units of 20 KW capacity at multiple locations. Increasing West Bengal’s share of solar power, West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency has issued a tender for the installation of 11 MW of solar power in the state. The […] Read more
MNRE to Compile List of All Solar PV Cells and Modules Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy All the models and developers which comply with the BIS standard will be complied in a list called ‘Approved List of Models and Manufacturers’. In accordance with the BIS certification for solar modules and solar cell manufacturer and to ensure the longevity of such projects, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has decided […] Read more
