Regulatory Challenges a Limiting Factor for RE in India Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The increasing share of renewables in the total energy mix of the country may lead to an increase in regulatory challenges for coal-based projects in the long term, global rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has revealed. The higher share of renewable energy in the total energy mix presents key regulatory challenges in terms of integrating new renewable […] Read more
Mahindra Susten and Mitsui to Co-Develop Solar Plants in India Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Mahindra Susten and Mitsui have announced plans to co-develop and operate solar power projects in India. Mahindra Susten, the renewable energy arm of the Mahindra group, has announced entering into a partnership with Japan-based Mitsui & Co to jointly develop and operate solar power generation projects in India. A player in the Indian solar energy […] Read more
SECI’s 100 MW Solar Tender For SCCL Extended and Amended Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission for the SCCL tender has been extended till June 10, 2019, and the techno-commercial bids will be opened on the same date. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for bid submission on its SCCL tender for the Design, Engineering, Supply, Construction, Erection, Testing & […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline For 2 GW Solar Projects Tender Under CPSU-II Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The deadline bid submission has been extended by SECI till July 2, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for bid submission on its tender for selection of solar power developers for setting up of 2000 MW grid-connected solar PV power projects in India (Tranche-I) under CPSU Phase-II scheme (Government Producer Scheme). The […] Read more
MNRE Invites Proposals For Development of Gravity Storage Projects Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The specific objective of the proposal is to develop a prototype system integrating renewable energy with gravity storage. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been supporting a research programme on different aspects of renewable energy and energy storage. With an increasing share of renewables, there would be a requirement of Energy Storage […] Read more
ISA Invites Bids For Development of Solar PV Projects in Member Countries Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA), a treaty-based inter-governmental organisation which specialises in implementing programmes in the field of solar energy has invited bids for the development of solar PV projects including rooftop PV solar capacity in its member countries. The organisation issued a call for bids after receiving a proposal from state-owned power generator NTPC […] Read more
IIT-Delhi In Search of Foreign Scientists for EV Research Centre CART Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy IIT-Delhi is on the lookout for international experts in the field of electric vehicles to boost its Centre for Automotive Research and Tribology (CART). V Ramgopal Rao, IIT-Delhi director, said they are eyeing to recruit professionals from countries like the US in the newly-formed department along with industry experts. According to him, a team will […] Read more
US Ends Preferential Trade Treatment, Solar Exports From India to Bear 25% Safeguard Duty Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The decision is set to put additional tariffs burden of over $300 million on the American businesses every year, including solar exports from India which are expected to incur a safeguard duty of 25 percent. In a major blow to India’s newly elected government, the Trump administration has terminated India’s designation as a beneficiary developing […] Read more
Solar Packs To Reach Over 300 Van Gurjars’ Families in UP Reserve Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy As many as 391 Van Gurjars families residing in Amangarh area of Uttar Pradesh will get solar power packs as logistic problem does not allow them to have access to electricity by conventional means. According to officials, each power pack costs Rs 47,000 and will be provided to each Van Gurjar family under PM Saubhaagya […] Read more
