MNRE Issues New List of DRC Members Updated On Tue, Dec 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Monday has issued a new list of the members of Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC). The move came after the resignation of Anil Swarup, who is the former Coal Secretary/ School Edn. Secretary, Ex-IAS, UP: 1981, from the Dispute Resolution Committee. Now, P. K. Basu, former Agriculture […] Read more
UP Commission Approves 200 MW Solar PSA Between SECI and UPPCL Updated On Tue, Dec 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy UPERC has approved the PSA signed between UPPCL and SECI for sourcing 200 MW of solar power at a tariff of Rs 2.89/kWh for 25 years. The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has in its latest notification informed that after careful deliberations it has approved the Power Sale Agreement (PSA) signed between the Uttar […] Read more
Tariffs of Rs 2.65/kWh and Rs 3.46/kWh Approved for 2 GW of Wind Projects Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy CERC has approved tariffs proposed by SECI and PTC India for 2 GW of wind power projects. The petitioners had quoted a tariff of Rs 2.65/kWh & Rs 3.46/kWh. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its latest notification approved the tariffs proposed by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and PTC India Limited […] Read more
SECI Issues NIT for 1.2 GW Solar and 1.2 GW Hybrid Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has issued two new NITs for the development of solar and hybrid solar and wind projects in India. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued two new Notice Inviting Tenders (NITs) for the development of solar and hybrid solar and wind projects in India. The first NIT has been issued for the […] Read more
NTPC Issues 923MW Solar Tender under Domestic Competitive Bidding Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date and time for submitting bids including both Techno-Commercial Bids and Price Bids is January 03, 2020 at 2 p.m. State-run power producer NTPC has invited bids for the development of up to 923 MW of capacity grid connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects under CPSU Scheme Phase-II (Tranche-II). As per the tender document […] Read more
Trend Analysis: Govt Funding for Grid Connected Solar Rooftops Updated On Sat, Nov 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy However, the ratio of allocation of funds for the grid-connected solar rooftop segment has been declined sharply. With an aim to promote solar energy in the country, government has taken various significant measures in the past few years including amendments in policies, releasing funds under various schemes for the sector etc. However, most of the […] Read more
Power, Solar Sector, Discoms in Focus in Parliament. Here Is What Was Said. Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The answers by Power Minister R.K. Singh in parliament yesterday, while placing on record the hard figures when it comes to the power sector and renewables, particularly solar power, also underscored the minister’s continued confidence in India meeting its renewable energy goals. We take a look at the key takeaways. The Saubhagya scheme, or the […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline for 7.5 GW Leh and Kargil Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the deadline for bid submission on its tender for the development of a 7.5 GW solar projects in Leh and Kargil The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that it has extended the deadline for bid submission on its tender for the development of a 7.5 GW ultra mega solar […] Read more
Only 266 MW Bids Received for SECI’s 1200 MW Wind Tender As Industry Shies Away Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI’s 1200 MW wind tender after receiving only two bids to develop 266 MW capacity has been extended once again. The consequences of poorly thought-through decisions over the past year and more are finally affecting the ‘pipeline’ that Power Minister RK Singh repeatedly refers to when he asserts that all is well with India’s renewable […] Read more