MNRE Revises Norms For Dispute Resolution Mechanism Updated On Thu, Jun 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest order, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has revised the guidelines for setting up a Dispute Resolution Mechanism (DSM). The Ministry earlier had issued the norms for the first time in 2018 and later made several amendments. The ministry, in the latest order, said that the new norms would supersede all previous […] Read more
NTPC To Commission Second Part Of Gandhar Solar Project Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy NTPC will be commissioning the second part of the Gandhar Solar Power Project developed by the Maharatna PSU. The total capacity of the solar power project is 20 MW and the second part will be 10MW. NTPC revealed in a regulatory filing that the company will add 10 MW of capacity to the project on […] Read more
Denmark Set for Largest Offshore Wind Tender of 9 GW Capacity Updated On Fri, Jun 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Denmark has set sights on its largest offshore wind tender of 9 GW capacity. This has potential to expand to 14 GW or more, as per the Danish Energy Agency. The capacity requirements are to be met by the conclusion of 2030. 14 million households in Denmark and Europe stand to benefit with supply of […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies No Plan To Cut Import Duty On Solar Panels Updated On Wed, May 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Following news reports that the government plans to cut import duty on solar panels, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has seen it fit to clarify that no such plans are in the offing. The news reports, carried by news agency Reuters as well as many Indian news outlets, had claimed that the […] Read more
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Issues Tender for 347 MW Solar Projects Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL) has issued a tender for 347 MW of solar projects under PM KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) Program. The project will be developed under RESCO Model. The last date for submission of bids is June 16, 2023. The successful bidder will look into the installation […] Read more
MNRE, States Discuss Ways To Achieve 500 GW Renewable Target Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) discussed with different states in the national capital to review the progress of various renewable energy programmes in the country. In its brainstorming session, the ministry told the states that India had already achieved 172 Gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy while works are in different stages to […] Read more
MNRE to Launch New Scheme To Boost Distributed Solar Energy: RK Singh Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy In his latest speech, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh announced starting a new scheme to boost distributed renewable energy (DRE). He announced this during an event on DRE organised by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and Villgro Innovations Foundation’s Powering Livelihoods. “We are developing a new DRE policy […] Read more
Govt Issues Bid Seeking Registrar, RTA For Partial Disinvestment of IREDA Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Finance has now issued a tender seeking a Registrar and a Share Transfer Agent (RTA) for the listing and partial disinvestment of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA). The tender said that the engagement of the personnel would be done through an initial public offer to raise funds through the issue of […] Read more
MNRE Official Indicates India’s First Offshore Wind Tender By June End Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy A top official of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced that India may float its first offshore wind energy tender in the coming four to six weeks. The information has been shared by MNRE Joint Secretary Dinesh Jagdale during a side event of the Energy Transitions Working Group of the G20 Presidency […] Read more