MNRE Announces Draft of Quality Control Order for Solar Thermal Systems Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Order — Solar Thermal, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019 – will come into force a year after its publication in the Official Gazette. To address and ensure quality of solar components across India’s solar power ecosystem, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has floated a draft quality […] Read more
NTPC Floats Tender For 3 MW Solar Plant in Bihar Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is April 22, 2019. NTPC Ltd. has issued a tender inviting bids from eligible bidders for the deployment of a 3 MW grid-connected solar PV power plant at NTPC-Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur, Bihar. The brief scope of work for selected bidder(s) will include the Design Engineering, Supply, Construction, Erection, Testing […] Read more
Climate Change Affecting India’s Wind Power Generation: Study Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Increased warming in the Indian Ocean and the resultant weakening of the Indian summer monsoon may come in the way of India’s goal of leading the world’s wind power generation. The potential electricity production has reduced by about 13% in the past 40 years Researchers from Harvard University, US, and National Climate Center in Beijing, […] Read more
L&T Construction Bags Contracts worth Rs 2,500 Cr – Rs 5,000 Cr for PT&D Biz Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Moreover, some other orders have also been won by the company for solar powered irrigation systems. The construction arm of Larsen & Toubro, L&T Construction, has secured a number of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) orders worth Rs 2,500 crore to Rs 5,000 crore for its power transmission & distribution (PT&D) business in India and […] Read more
IREDA Issues RfP For Empanelment of Resource Assessment Agencies For Solar & Wind Energy Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for submission of proposals is April 29, 2019. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) inviting proposals fro the empanelment of resource assessment agencies for solar and wind energy. The empanelment for resource assessment agencies is being done for Wind and Solar technologies, separately. The […] Read more
India and Chile Should Jointly Promote Solar Energy Globally : President Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Kovind said that India looks forward to working with Chile to promote solar energy worldwide and enhance global action to combat climate change. President Ram Nath Kovind recently discussed wide-ranging issues of mutual interest with his Chilean counterpart Sebastian Pinera as the two sides signed three MoUs in the fields of mining, culture and disability. Kovind, who arrived after visiting […] Read more
APEPDCL Seeking Approval of Discom-Driven Solar Rooftop Program Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy In its petition, APEPDCL has asserted that this program will lead to reduced cost of rooftop solar PV systems for consumers, ensure quality, address the challenge of interconnection delays and enable adoption of rooftop solar PV by low-end consumer segments. The Eastern Power Distribution Comp-any of Andhra Pradesh (APEPDCL) has filled a petition with the […] Read more
Tata Power and IGL to Co-Develop EV Charging Stations and Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Tata Power and IGL sign pact to jointly work on developing EV charging stations, swapping stations and solar power projects. Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power company, has signed an agreement with one of the country’s leading natural gas distribution companies, Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) to co-develop electric vehicle charging stations, battery swapping […] Read more
Sterlite Power Joins Hand with Other Transmission Players to Form QHSE Charter Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Further, these benchmarks will focus on institutionalizing Quality and HSE practices in India. Power transmission infrastructure developer Sterlite Power has joined hands with the country’s other leading power transmission companies to announce common benchmark practices for Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) in the power sector. Further, these benchmarks will focus on institutionalizing Quality and […] Read more
