4000 MW of Wind Projects Stay Stranded in Gujarat deadlock Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy A Strange game of non cooperation and poor coordination in Gujarat has trapped projects worth 4000 MW in red tape. Media had reported in December 2018 about, the Gujarat government’s intransigence regarding projects allotted before its new land policy for wind projects comes up. The policy, which was announced in July 2018, has led to […] Read more
GERC Approves Sale of Solar Power by Salt Pan Workers Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Grassroot Trading Network for Women, a SEWA entity, also received a go-ahead from the government to set up a solar power project of the same capacity. The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved the sale of solar power to the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) by the salt pan workers of Self Employed […] Read more
Cab Aggregators Urged to Launch Electric Taxis in Gujarat Updated On Wed, Jan 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Gujarat government has asked cab companies to launch electric taxi’s in the state, to align with the states planned EV push and new electric vehicle policy. The Gujarat Government has asked cab aggregators the likes of Uber and Ola to launch electric taxis in the state. As the government plans for a big push for […] Read more
Gujarat Frames Land Policy for Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy A total area which can accommodate 30,000 MW of renewable energy will be sanctioned for these parks, with each park large enough to install a minimum of 1,000 MW. Gujarat has released its land policy for renewable energy projects, which seeks to set up wind parks and wind-solar hybrid parks in the state, similar to […] Read more
High Solar Tariffs Sees Gujarat Cancel 700 MW Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Gujarat government is likely to reduce the charges at the solar park, after which GUVNL will hold a fresh auction. The Gujarat government has cancelled the solar auction it held in December for the development of 700 MW of solar projects, citing winning bids being too high as the reason for cancellation. The decision […] Read more
HyET Solar Seeks to Make In India 300 MW Solar Panels Updated On Fri, Jan 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy At the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, HyET Solar will sign a memorandum of understanding with the state to set up a solar module manufacturing facility. Dutch foldable solar panel-maker HyET Solar BV seeks to “Make In India” and is eyeing partnerships with existing solar panel makers and a polymer-maker, commercial director of the company Pieter […] Read more
Gujarat Signs 6 MoUs with Netherlands Including Wind, Solar Energy Deals Updated On Fri, Jan 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The CM said that Gujarat has provided a large market of global companies to invest through its business-friendly policies and rapid industrial growth. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani welcomed the representatives of Netherlands on Friday and talked of fostering ties in the field of technology to realize the Kalpsar Yojana and development of Dholera SIR. He […] Read more
Gujarat Sets Sight for 30 GW Renewables in Next 10 Years Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Gujarat government is planning a Rs 2,20,000 crore investment in the renewable energy sector to produce 30 GW of renewable energy during the next 10 years. By 2022, the state government aims to increase the generation of renewable energy to 53% of the total power production in the state, from a current 28% said […] Read more
Torrent Power Issues RfS for Purchase of Power of 300 MW from Solar Projects in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Torrent will sign power purchase agreement (PPA) with the successful bidders for a period of 25 years from the scheduled commercial operation date of the project. Torrent Power has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for procurement of power through competitive bidding process followed by e-reverse auction up to 300 MW from grid-connected solar photovoltaic […] Read more
