MERC Allows Tata Power Extension On SCOD For Its Hybrid Plants Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest judgment, allowed the Tata Power Green Energy (TPGEL) extension on its Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD) for two solar-wind hybrid projects. It included the 225 Megawatt (MW) hybrid project at Bikaner district in Rajasthan and a 98.05 MW hybrid plant in Maharashtra. The hybrid renewable energy generator […] Read more
NTPC Issues Tender For 1500 MW Of Wind Projects For ISTS Updated On Mon, Sep 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy NTPC Limited has issued an international bidding tender seeking developers to set up 1500 Megawatt (MW) of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) wind projects anywhere in India. The central public sector enterprise has asked the bidders to submit their bids by the end of October 19. The bids will be undertaken on a single stage two, envelope mode […] Read more
What Is Delaying Commissioning of India’s 96 GW Under-Construction RE Projects? Updated On Wed, Sep 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy A quarterly report by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) for the period ending July 31 claims that renewable energy projects of up to 96 Gigawatt (GW) are under construction in the country. These projects are related to the renewable energy projects tendered through the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and other central public sector […] Read more
SECI Issues Bid For 1260 MW Of ISTS-Connected RE Projects Updated On Fri, Sep 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) today issued a tender seeking developers for proposed 1260 Megawatt (MW) of firm and dispatchable renewable power in India. The central authority has planned to develop this project under the Inter-State Transmission Systems (ISTS). The last day to submit the bid is November 10 whereas the hard copy […] Read more
SECI’s Hybrid Projects Set To Offer Green Power At Rs 2.53/Unit Updated On Thu, Sep 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy India is all set to get renewable power from upcoming 1,170 MW solar-hybrid projects at Rs 2.53 per unit. These Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) projects are situated in states like Rajasthan, Karnataka and Gujarat. These projects are set to be commissioned by next year. These projects were part of the Solar Energy Corporation of India […] Read more
Chennai To Host Windergy India Meet This October Updated On Wed, Sep 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Several wind energy behemoths and industry leaders are now all set to hold meetings to brainstorm renewable technologies at the upcoming Windergy India 2023 event. The event has been planned in Chennai from October 4 to October 6 at the Chennai Trade Centre. A series of conferences with participation from the Tamil Nadu government, the […] Read more
Renewables Led To Saving Of $520bn in Fuel Costs Globally: IRENA Updated On Wed, Aug 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) claimed that the global power sector saved $520 billion in fuel costs last year, owing to the increasing adoption of renewable energy sources. The report underscores how the ongoing fossil fuel price crisis catalyzed the competitiveness of renewable power sources. In 2022, 86 percent, equivalent to 187 Gigawatts (GW), […] Read more
NLC India Moving Towards Hybrid RE Projects: Prasanna Kumar, CMD Updated On Tue, Aug 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Saur: What are the significant works NLCIL undertook in the past few years to boost its renewable portfolio? CMD: NLC India Limited (NLCIL) was an early bird central PSU to venture into the renewable sector. Our first renewable energy project was awarded in 2013 with a 51 MW wind power project. Later, we shifted towards […] Read more
Govt Releases New Bidding Norms For Hybrid Projects Updated On Wed, Aug 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has now developed its latest bidding guidelines for solar and wind hybrid projects. It will apply to all intra-state hybrid projects with a capacity of 10 MW and more and to all those with 50 MW or more capacity. The norms said that the rated power capacity of one resource (wind […] Read more
