Maruti Backs CNG, Hybrid Before Pure EV to Reduce Oil Imports & Pollution Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Maruti Suzuki has said that usage of green technologies like CNG and hybrid cars, should be encouraged in order to cut oil imports and reduce air pollution. The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has said that usage of all kinds of green technologies, including CNG and hybrid cars, should be encouraged in order to cut oil […] Read more
Torrent Power Issues RfS for Procurement of 300 MW Solar Power Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Torrent Power has issued an RfS for the purchase of 300 MW power from grid-connected solar PV power projects in the state of Gujarat. Gujarat-based electricity generation, transmission and distribution company, Torrent Power (TPL) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for the purchase of 300 MW power through competitive bidding process followed from grid-connected […] Read more
Telangana Tenders for Rooftop Solar Systems on Government Buildings Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy TSREDCO has issued a tender for the installation of rooftop solar systems between 1-1000 kW capacity at various government buildings in Telangana The Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corp (TSREDCO) has issued a tender for the installation of rooftop solar power systems between 1-1000 kW capacity at various government buildings across the state on a […] Read more
MNRE Eases Norms Bidding on Solar Power Projects Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued amendments to the guidelines for the tariff-based competitive bidding process for procurement of power from grid-connected solar projects The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued amendments to the guidelines for the tariff-based competitive bidding process for procurement of power from grid-connected solar PV power projects. The guidelines, which were […] Read more
SECI Floats Tender for 1500 MW Solar Projects Under CPSU-II Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a tender for setting up of 1500 MW grid-connected solar projects in India (Tranche-II) under the second phase of the CPSU The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of 1500 MW grid-connected (including mini and microgrid) solar PV […] Read more
MNRE Continues Supportive Moves. Clarifies on LOC Issue Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Close on the heels of its missive to all state secretary’s, reminding them to treat power generated from wind and solar as ‘must use’, and not subject to curtailment, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy ( MNRE) has released a fresh clarification on the issue of LC’s (Letter of Credit) needed to be opened […] Read more
SLDC to Pay for Irregular Curtailment of Wind, Solar Power Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy If any SLDC curtails wind or solar power for any reason other than grid safety or security or as prescribed in respective grid code/ regulation, they shall be liable for making good the loss incurred by the wind or solar power generators towards deemed generation. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies on Payment Security Mechanism Directive for Gencos Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The energy generated during the non-dispatch period shall be calculated on the basis of Capacity Utilization Factor as declared by the generators in Power Purchase Agreements. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification on the power ministry’s latest directive, which is applicable from today, for power distribution companies (dZiscoms) to […] Read more
Land Acquisition, Infrastructure Still Major Roadblocks for Wind Projects: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as amendments have been made to bidding guidelines for wind projects in India, land acquisition and evacuation infrastructure remain major roadblocks Even as the amendments have been made to bidding guidelines for wind projects in India, land acquisition and evacuation infrastructure will continue to remain major impediments for timely completion of such projects, according to a report. […] Read more