Bailout Package of Rs 90k Cr to Provide Only Temporary Relief to Discoms, Says Ind-Ra Updated On Tue, May 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The bailout package of Rs 90,000 crore, announced recently by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, would only provide temporary relief to power distribution companies (Discoms), but not a long-term solution to their woes, said a leading credit rating agency India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra). With an aim to infuse liquidity into the cash-strapped Discoms, the government […] Read more
NALCO Tenders for Electrification of Battery Room for Rooftop Solar PV Plant Updated On Tue, May 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy State-owned National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) has floated a tender for the electrification of battery room for rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) plant at the premises of its D.M. plant in S.P.P of Alumina Refinery, NALCO in Damanjodi town in Odisha. The last date and time for submitting bids is June 15, 2020, by 3:00 p.m. […] Read more
Solar Has Huge Potential to Benefit Energy Extensive Sectors, says Gadkari Updated On Mon, May 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar sector has a huge potential and it can help in reducing the electricity cost significantly, said Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Road Transport and Highways (MORTH). The Minister said during a meeting with the members of Maha Solar Sangathan, via video conferencing, to understand the opportunities […] Read more
SECI Issues NIT for Setting Up of 10 MW Grid Connected Solar Plant in Rajasthan Updated On Fri, May 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy State-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) on Friday has revealed its plan for setting up of 10 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Rajasthan. In this regard, the nodal agency has issued a notice inviting tender (NIT) for the “selection of solar power developers for setting up of 10 MW grid-connected solar […] Read more
Solar Tariffs in India Stabilizes at Lower Rates than Thermal, Coal Updated On Fri, May 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The current tariffs in the solar sector in India which are hovering around Rs 2.50-2.87/kWh have stabilised at rates about 20 percent to 30 percent below the cost of existing thermal power in India, and up to half the price of new coal-fired power, said the study. The study, which was undertaken by IEEFA and […] Read more
NVVN Seeks Developers for 50 MW Grid Connected Solar Plant in Jharkhand Updated On Thu, May 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, has issued a tender inviting bid for the development of 50 MW (AC) grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) project at Panchet, DVC, in Jharkhand. Interested bidders can download the tender document and start submitting bids from May 21, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. onwards, while […] Read more
Indian Oil Tenders for Modification of Inverter Telemetry for Rooftop Solar Plants Updated On Thu, May 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy State-owned energy major Indian Oil Corporation Ltd has floated tender inviting electronic bids from eligible bidders for the modification of inverter telemetry for hosting of a real-time generation of rooftop solar plants of Western Region Pipelines (WRPL) on the common digital platform. The work location under the tender will be Indian Oil’s all locations of […] Read more
ArcVera Renewables Now Offering Technical Service for Energy Storage Projects Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy ArcVera Renewables, a leading provider of consulting and technical services for renewable energy projects, has now unveiled its technical know-how for the standalone energy storage or hybrid projects. For the standalone renewable energy projects, the company will be providing expert technical, financial, and independent engineering services. The company, which is having over 40 years of […] Read more
Myanmar’s 1.06 GW Solar Tender – An Opportunity for Indian Developers Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE) of Myanmar has recently issued tender inviting bids from solar photovoltaic (PV) developers for the construction of multiple solar power plants across the country, with an aggregate 1.06 GW of capacity. Moreover, Myanmar’s Power Ministry is looking to build approx. 30 large-scale ground-mounted solar power plants with capacities […] Read more