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SBI Invites EoI for 3 to 5 MW Solar Project in Telangana

The eligibility criterion mandates that the bides should have commissioned at least 10 MW of ground mounted solar projects. Embarking on an ambitious target of achieving 100% carbon neutrality by 2030, the State Bank of India (SBI) has issued an expression of interest to to procure solar energy in the capacity of 3-5 MW (offsite) […]

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Gram Panchayats in Haryana to get Solar Plants

The decision to implement this project has been taken in a review meeting of New and Renewable Energy Department chaired by Manohar Lal Khattar. Haryana government under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has taken a decision to install solar energy plants on gram panchayat land through Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL). […]

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CERC Offers Relief to Welspun Energy in a Case with SECI

WEPL had petitioned for an extension for the commercial operating date for 72 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic projects. In a relief to Welspun Energy Private Limited (WEPL), Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued an order stating that land procurement delay on government’s part will be treated as Force Majeure (unavoidable circumstance). WEPL had […]

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Renewable Purchase Obligations Should be Strictly Enforced: NITI Aayog

Launched by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the document outlines a slew of measures to reform the energy sector of the country. NITI Aayog recently published its latest strategy document ‘Strategy for New India @75’ in which it has recommended that renewable purchase obligations should be strictly enforced. Launched by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the document […]

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Madurai Cooperative Bank Invites Bids for Solar Rooftop System

The tender document requires that the bidder should have supplied a minimum 1 system of the capacity of 5 KWp and above. The Madurai District Central Cooperative Bank Limited has invited bids for the construction of a 25 KW solar rooftop system at their head office in Madurai. The scope of work, as prescribed in […]

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Six Companies Win Bids for 550 MW Solar Capacity in UP

Tata Power, Adani Group, and NTPC are some of the big winners in the auction which was conducted by UPNEDA. Uttar Pradesh government in its massive solar push has selected six energy major for nine projects in the state totalling a capacity of 550 MW. Ranging from a capacity of 25 MW to 100 MW […]

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NITI Aayog Proposes Penalty of Rs 12,000 on Polluting Vehicles

NITI Aayog is making use of the ‘polluter pays’ principle to justify this levy of Rs 12,000 on every new purchase of petrol and diesel vehicles. With a motive of raising funds for incentivising electric vehicles, the government is mulling imposing a fee on the purchase of new petrol and diesel cars. The government is […]

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Tender Issued for Installation of Solar PV System in Haryana

The last date for the submission of bid is January 3, 2019, and the time allotted to finish the projects is 60 days from the date of issuance of award. Electrical division of Haryana has issued three separate tenders for the installation of solar PV systems at various locations in the state. The last date […]

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MNRE and NISE Launch Course in Solar Water Pumping System

The press release mentions that the course will also train people in, design and Installation of Grid & Standalone Solar PV Water Pumping System. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in association with the National Institute of Solar Energy has launched a course for the training of students in Design, Installation & Commissioning of Solar […]

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