Community Solar Project Takes Shape in Assam to Address Man-Elephant Conflict Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Assam’s Brahmaputra Valley which has been prone to elephant-human conflict for quite some time now, has launched a new initiative that employs solar lighting, solar fencing and community education, to stem the challenge of conflict between elephants and human beings. The project is gaining support from the British Asian Trust, Aaranyak (BAT-Aaranyak), which is a […] Read more
Assam Discom Issues Tender for Procurement of 50 MW Solar Power Project Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) solicits bids for the procurement of 50 MW (AC) solar power from grid-connected ground mounted solar PV project. The project is to established in Borsola Revenue Circle, Dhekiajuli, Sonitpur District of assam on Build-Own-Operate (BOO) mode through tariff based competitive bidding followed by e-reverse auction. The EMD amount is […] Read more
OTPC, APDCL Collaborate For Rs. 2000 Crore BESS In Assam Updated On Mon, Jan 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy ONGC Tripura Power Company Limited has informed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between OTPC and Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) recently to develop a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project having a total capacity of up to 250 MW / 500 MWh in Assam. OTPC and APDCL will incorporate a […] Read more
Assam to Develop 50 MW Solar Power Project on Recovered Land Updated On Fri, Jan 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The state government of Assam has decided to develop a 50 MW solar power plant on a vast 1000 bigha of land in Barchalla of Sonitpur district. The vast area was cleared in an eviction drive last year by the government. The government decided for the 50 MW solar project at a state cabinet meeting […] Read more
APDCL Invites Bids for 1 GW Solar Power Project Consultancy Work in Assam Updated On Thu, Nov 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy For a 1 GW grid-connected solar project in Assam’s Karbi Anglong area, Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) has released a consultancy tender. The Asian Development Bank will provide funding for the project’s development via the “Mukhya Mantri Sauro Shakti Prokolpo” program. The last date for submitting the bid for this Assam Power Distribution Company […] Read more
SJVN Signs Deal With Assam Govt For 1000 MW Floating Solar Power Projects Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) and Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) have signed a MoU in Guwahati to develop 1000 MW of Floating Solar Power Projects in Assam. The two companies will incorporate a Joint Venture Company for the purpose. The information has been provided by Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director of SJVN. […] Read more
1000 MW Solar Power Project Will To Come Up In Assam Updated On Fri, Sep 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a key announcement, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that a solar power project of 1,000 MW would come up in Dima Hasao district while inaugurating a Skill Development Centre. The Chief Minister held that the Skill Development Centre in Dima Hasao district will be able to provide skilled employees to the 1,000-MW solar power […] Read more
Assam To Invest Rs 10,000cr For 2000 MW Solar Power Updated On Wed, Aug 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Assam government has decided to produce 2,000 MW of solar power with an investment of Rs 10,000 crore. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the capacity will be added in the next three years. Assam wants to add 2000MW solar through two projects. The state will form a joint venture with centre-owned NLC India. It […] Read more
Assam Gets Its First Utility Scale Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Jul 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a 25 MW solar power project in Lalpul at Udalguri district. Built at a cost of Rs 300 crore, the plant will benefit 65,000 villagers. The project was established on ‘build, own, operate’ model under Assam Solar Energy Policy 2017. Addressing the villagers and the guests on the […] Read more
