JDVVNL Invites Bids for 66 MW Solar Projects under KUSUM Program Updated On Tue, Aug 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited has issued a tender for the installation and commissioning of 26 grid-connected solar projects which boast a cumulative capacity of 66 MW under Component C of PM-KUSUM program for feeder level solarization. The projects are to be established in four sub-divisions of Pali Circle in Jodhpur. These are to be […] Read more
As Solar Exports See Striking Surge, Indian PV Manufacturers Face New Challenges Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy China continues its global domination when it comes to the solar supply chain. The leader brought online a whopping capacity of 87.41 GW of new solar power in 2022. As per an IEA report, it contributed to nearly 90% of solar PV modules manufacturing capacity in 2022. The report further states that this Chinese supply […] Read more
MAHAPREIT Calls Solar Developers to Bid for 50 MW Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Aug 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT) has issued a tender to obtain offers from Solar Power Developers (SPDs) for the design, engineering, manufacture, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 50 MW AC Crystalline Solar PV technology grid interactive solar PV power plant. It will also entail five years of operation and maintenance. […] Read more
August ALMM Update, Approved Capacity Nears 20 GW Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (ALMM), which is a key measure announced by the MNRE in 2019 to give a boost to domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports has updated its list. The list mandates the enlistment of only those models of solar PV module manufacturers, under ALMM, which comply […] Read more
Have FTA Routes Become Conduits For Cheaper Solar Modules into India? Updated On Mon, Jul 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Export-related data has revealed that during April and May of this fiscal year, the quantum of imports of solar modules from countries with which India has a free trade agreement (FTA) has increased significantly, with a 48% share of total solar imports. The sharp move is beginning to hurt domestic manufacturers yet again, as they […] 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
SJVN Floats Tender for Supply of 140.4 MW Solar Modules Updated On Thu, May 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy SJVN Green Energy has floated a tender for the manufacture and supply of 140.4 MW of solar modules. These are for the Pojewal and Rurki Chandpur solar projects in Nawashahar, Punjab. The last date for the submission if bids is June 13, 2023. Bids will open on June 13, 2023. The solar modules shall be […] Read more
MNRE Orders 80% Reduction In Application Fees Under ALMM Updated On Sat, May 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest notification, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) ordered a sharp reduction of up to 80 percent in application fees under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) scheme. The order, however, did not give any relaxation to companies having manufacturing facilities in non-SAARC countries in inspection fees. A media […] Read more