MERC Approves Tariffs For a Combined 633 MW of Solar Power in Maharashtra Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Last Week for a busy week for Maharashtra, with approvals for close to 633 MW of solar power procurement to meet Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL’s) Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) for the state. MSEDCL, which has been procuring just about 3.5 percent of its power requirements from Solar, needs to ramp it up […] Read more
India Adds 1043 MW of Utility-Scale Solar and Wind Capacity in Q1: BTI Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy India added about 715 MW of utility-scale solar capacity and 328 MW wind capacity in the January to March quarter, according to a new report India added about 715 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar capacity in January-March 2020, down 67 percent from 2163 MW during the same period last year, a report said. According to […] Read more
MNRE Releases Draft Guidelines for Off-Grid Solar Plants; Seeks Stakeholders Comments Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the draft guidelines for implementation of off-grid solar power packs under RESCO mode and model PPA. Also, the notice calls upon industry stakeholders to provide their suggestions and comments on the draft guidelines and draft PPA latest by May 25, 2020. This is in line […] Read more
MNRE Urges SERCs to Allow Online Petition Listing, Start Hearing via Video Conferencing Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy In order to provide support to the renewable sector in regularizing the matters at SERCs and to safeguard the ongoing investment in the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has requested all the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) to consider allowing filing and listing of petitions online and hear urgent matters through […] Read more
CEL to Empanel Solar PV Modules and Related Products Suppliers Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy CEL is looking to engage firms as Authorised Dealer-Solar (AD-SOLAR) for selling its solar PV modules, power pack, and other products. Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued an expression of interest (EOI), through which the firm is looking to engage, throughout India, companies/ firms/ individuals, etc. having their own well-established marketing network, as Authorised Dealer-Solar […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for Projects in Andaman and Ladakh Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has announced the extension in the bid submission deadline for its tenders for setting up solar projects in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Ladakh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the extension in the bid submission deadline for its tenders for setting up solar power projects in Andaman and Nicobar Islands […] Read more
India’s Solar, Wind Capacity Installation Falls 70% in Q1 2020 Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The solar and wind energy installations in India fell short by 70 percent with 720 MW of solar energy and 188 MW of wind energy projects installed during the January-March quarter of 2020, as compared to the previous quarter, as per the research and advisory services provider firm. On a yearly basis, India commissioned 35 […] Read more
CEL Tenders for Supply of BOS for Off Grid Solar Water Pumping System in MP Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy State-owned Central Electronics Ltd (CEL) has floated tender inviting online bids for the supply of balance of systems (BoS) for standalone off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) water pumping systems in Madhya Pradesh (MP). The scope of the tender includes rate contract for design, manufacture, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of BOS for standalone off-grid solar PV […] Read more
Solar Companies Resume Manufacturing Cautiously after Govt Eases Lockdown Norms Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy With India slowly opening up its economic activities again after total shutdown for many days amidst coronavirus lockdown, various companies across the clean energy space, whether top brands or startups are also resuming operations by reopening their factories and offices. Despite lockdown continued, the government has provided permission to various companies across sectors to reopen […] Read more
