NTPC invites EPC tender for 6 Blocks of 125 MW Capacity Solar Power Project in Karnataka Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 750 MW solar power tender will be awarded to multiple bidders in single/multiple blocks of 125 MW. India’s largest power utility firm, NTPC has invited EPC tender for the development of 750 MW (6 Blocks of 125 MW Capacity) Solar Power Project at Pavagada, Karnataka. The 750 MW capacity will be distributed into six […] Read more
India’s Solar Capacity Grows Over 3 Folds to 10,000 Megawatt in Three Years Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy India has crossed 10 GW of Solar power capacity, which is more than 3 times increase in less than 3 years. India’s solar power generation capacity has crossed 10,000 megawatt (MW), a more than three-time jump in less than three years as government pushes for renewable energy sources to meet galloping demand. The milestone came […] Read more
NTPC installs India’s Largest Floating Solar PV Plant in Kerala Updated On Sat, Mar 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 100 kWp floating solar PV plants were indigenously developed by NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance, the R&D arm of NTPC Ltd. NTPC started power generation from India’s largest floating solar power plant at Kayamkulam in Kerala. The 100 kWp floating solar PV generation plant, largest of its kind in India, was indigenously developed as […] Read more
Price of Solar Power May Fall Further in FY18 Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy In the last few months, solar power costs had hit a low of Rs 3.30 per unit and might fall further in FY18. Solar power generation costs are set to dip further during third and fourth quarter of 2017-18, helped by expected softening of interest rates and a drop in solar panel prices due to […] Read more
NTPC commissions 45 MW of Bhadla Solar Power Plant Updated On Wed, Mar 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has commissioned the Bhadla Solar Power Plant with 45 MW capacity, taking company’s overall capacity to 48,188 MW. India’s largest power generator NTPC Ltd has commissioned another 45 MW of its Bhadla solar power plant in Rajasthan and with this the company’s total installed capacity has become 48,188 MW. Last month, the company […] Read more
SECI Gets a Significant Boost to its Credit Rating Updated On Tue, Feb 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India has attained a beneficiary position in a tripartite agreement between the Government of India, state governments and RBI. In a very pleasing development for renewable IPPs, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has been included as a beneficiary in a tripartite agreement between the Government of India, state governments and […] Read more
With 2017 approaching, India aspires to become the fastest growing solar market in the world Updated On Tue, Dec 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy As the 2017 knocks at the door, it is worth taking a look at the Indian solar sector to analyze key the trends, challenges and outlook. Key highlights include record project volumes – both for capacity addition and issue of new tenders, improving power Distribution Company (DISCOM) financial position as a result of UDAY scheme, […] Read more
Azure Power Starts Construction of 100 MW NTPC Project in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Thu, Dec 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy Azure Power has announced that it has started the construction of its 100MW solar power project in Andhra Pradesh. The Company has secured land and financing for this project. The project was auctioned by NTPC, which is designated under National Solar Mission for a total capacity of 1000 MW of solar power projects at Kurnool […] Read more
Industry’s Aspirations on Solar Blueprint Updated On Fri, Nov 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Every year India faces severe electricity shortage, to meet the rapidly growing demand the country needs a massive addition in capacity. And to sustain the pace of economic growth with a commitment towards the reduction of greenhouse gases, India has to cut its dependency on fossil fuels for electrification. Therefore solar power installations in India […] Read more
