Andhra Pradesh Government Plans to Float Tenders for Two Pilot Battery-Backed Solar Power Projects Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has emphasized the need to tap and store the solar power in reducing power charges. With rapid growth in the solar power capacity and changes in the battery backup technologies, the Andhra Pradesh Government plans to float tenders for two solar parks to be taken up on a […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Tops in Solar Power, Telangana Stands Fourth Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy With 1867 MW, Andhra Pradesh stands at the top position in solar power generation in India, while Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu stands second and third with 1812 MW and 1691MW respectively. Andhra Pradesh has been adjusted at the top position in India when it comes to solar power, with accumulative generation capacity of 1867 MW. […] Read more
APGENCO Tenders 100 MW of Solar Power Project at Ananthapuramu-II Solar Park at Talaricheruvu Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The 100 MW of Solar Power Project has been estimated at Rs.4.45 billion and the project completion timeframe is 15 months from date of issue of letter of intent. The Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO) has tendered a 100 MW solar power project at the Ananthapuramu-II solar park in Talaricheruvu, Andhra Pradesh. The bid-submission […] Read more
India Expects To Add Almost 10 GW of Solar Power Capacity in 2017 Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Mercom Capital Group expects over 9,000 megawatts of utility-scale and almost 800 megawatts of rooftop solar power capacity to be added in 2017. The Indian solar power market is expected to see another record capacity addition this year as several large-scale power projects are lined up for commissioning. According to India-based consultancy Mercom Capital Group, […] Read more
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Raises $29 Million from IFC to Fund 100 MW Solar Power Projects in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Sat, Apr 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Company is building two solar power projects of 50MW each in Andhra Pradesh. The cost of the project is estimated at $119 million which will be funded through a mix of 75 per cent debt and 25 per cent equity. Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has raised $29 million (~Rs.1.86 billion) in non-convertible debentures (NCDs) […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Solar Energy Policy Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 The state’s renewable purchase obligation (RPO) is set at 9 percent in April 2017 by the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) for the financial year FY2017- 2018. Out of the 9 percent, the 6 percent for the non-solar RPO excluding the large hydro. The RPOs up to […] Read more
India’s Solar Energy Capacity Grows by Record 5525 MW Updated On Fri, Apr 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The latest figures provided by MNRE shows that India has gained a tremendous growth in solar energy capacity by a record 5525.98 MW. According to the latest figures provided by the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE), the FY 2016-17 saw India’s solar energy capacity grow by a record 5525.98 MW, while India had […] Read more
India to Add 1 GW of Solar by the End of April at Kurnool Solar Power Park in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 1 GW Kurnool Solar Power Park is being implemented by Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Corporation Private Limited under the National Solar Mission Phase-II, Batch-II, State Specific Bundling Program. The entire Kurnool Ultra Mega Solar Power Park of 1 GW capacity is expected to be connected to the grid by the end of April 2017. […] Read more
Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura join UDAY Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Further, the States of Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura also joined the scheme for operational improvement of the States’ Power Distribution Departments. With this the total count of States/UTs under UDAY reaches 26. State of Kerala and Kerala State Electricity Board Limited exchanged the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the Scheme Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) […] Read more