Will ADITYA Succeed Where UDAY failed? Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Based on the stories that have come out so far, the following aspects of the proposed new scheme to clear India’s discom mess have emerged. Called ADITYA (Atal Distribution System Improvement Yojana), the new scheme could be announced as early as February 1, with the union budget presentation. First, the scheme will reward performing discoms […] Read more
Mahindra to Develop IFC-Backed 250 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Mahindra Renewables is planning to invest around USD 171 million to set up an IFC-backed 250 MW solar power project in Rajasthan Mahindra Renewables Private Limited (MRPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mahindra Group cleantech arm Mahindra Susten Private Ltd (MSPL) has announced that it is planning to invest around USD 171 million to set up […] Read more
The Potholes of 2019 for India’s Solar Drive Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Looking back at 2019, there is absolutely no doubt today, that it has not been a memorable year for Solar power in India. Generators or manufacturers. With a closing installation figure of barely 7 GW as tracked by us, almost every hope from 2018 has been belied. The bad part? Some of the biggest obstacles […] Read more
Missing. A Public Presence for Renewable Firms in India Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Back in March 1999, when Infosys Limited, the software firm that was just beginning to get noticed listed on the Nasdaq stock market in the US, it was a seminal moment for the firm and the Indian IT sector in general. Not only did the firm become the first Indian firm to list on NASDAQ, […] Read more
Vineet Mittal’s Avaada Energy bags another $15 million from PROPARCO Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy French development financial institution PROPARCO, has been reported to have made a $15 million equity investment in independent renewable power producer Avaada Energy Private Limited. For the Vineet Mittal led Avaada Energy, the fund raise further buttresses its credentials as an attractive option in India for funding by DFI’s. Earlier this year in April 2019, […] Read more
SECI Awards 480 MW Capacity for Undersubscribed 1200 MW Solar Tender Updated On Thu, Aug 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has awarded a total of 480 MW capacity to the only two bidders for its latest solar tender seeking project developers for 1200 MW of solar projects The Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) had received only two bids against its latest 1200 MW solar projects tender (ISTS – V) and has now awarded […] Read more
SECI’s 1200 MW ISTS-V Solar Tender Undersubscribed Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI’s ISTS-V solar tender which was issued seeking to award projects worth 1200 MW has received bids only for half the tendered capacity. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI’s) had issued an RfS (ISTS-V) for setting up of 1200 MW solar power projects in India in July. The tender, which was issued seeking to […] Read more
Adani Green Energy Planning 800 MW RE Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy plans to add over 800 MW of renewable energy projects in the current financial year and 3300 MW in two more years Adani Green Energy (AGEL) plans to add over 800 MW of renewable energy projects in the current financial year and 3300 MW in two more years, the company has announced in a […] Read more
In the Andhra Pradesh PPA Standoff, Where Is The Exit Route? Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) mess continues to get curiouser. After some clumsy damage to the prospects of existing and future solar projects with the unilateral decision to relook PPA’s, the state government’s latest missive to Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) ups the stakes further. The […] Read more
