MNRE Invites Bids for Evaluation of 5GW VGF Scheme Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Further, the last date for submitting the proposals, in four envelope system, is November 20, 2019. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited expression of interest (EOI) for the evaluation of its 5 GW Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme. The ministry said in a statement that, it intends to engage reputed organization, […] Read more
SN Sahai Takes Charge as Power Secretary; Garg to Begin New Innings Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Now, Garg is mulling to kick off his new innings in the economic and financial policy work outside Government. Sanjeev Nandan Sahai on Friday has assumed charge as Secretary in the Ministry of Power in New Delhi. He has been appointed in place of Subhash Chandra Garg, who retired on October 31, 2019. Prior to this, Sahai, who […] Read more
Govt to Devise Long Term Policy for Continuous Demand for Local Products: Samir Mehta Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy We believe that to ensure local manufacturing happens in India, government has to devise a long-term policy for continuous demand for local cells/modules for at least 10 years which will ensure that project returns are easily guaranteed for investor and also ensure that no matter what situation arises these policies are not tempered or affected […] Read more
Solar Power and Agriculture: Can There Be a Happy Coexistence? Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy News yesterday that cranberry farmers in Massachusetts, US, are trying out solar installations on their farms to get some extra income has put the focus back on one of the biggest critiques of solar power. That there simply isn’t enough land that meets the requirements of sunlight, proximity to the transmission grid, and a ready […] Read more
At Rs 2.71, Developers Hold Their Ground on SECI’s ISTS-VI Auction Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy In the latest auction for 960 MW of inter-state transmission system (ISTS-VI) connected solar projects, SECI has declared ReNew Power (300 MW) at Rs 2.71 /kWh, Avaada Energy (300 MW) at Rs 2.71 /kWh, Masaya Solar Energy (UPC Renewables) (300 MW) at Rs 2.71/kWh, and Tata Power (60 MW) at Rs 2.72 /kWh as winners. For […] Read more
MNRE Hosts 2nd Assembly of ISA in New Delhi Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The said Assembly meet is significant as it is the supreme decision making body of ISA, which provides directions on various administrative, financial and programme related issues. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is hosting the second Assembly of Gurugram-headquartered International Solar Alliance (ISA) on Thursday in New Delhi. However, the member consultation […] Read more
Adani Gets LOI for Renewables-Linked Transmission Project in Gujarat Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Adani Transmission has received an LOI from REC Transmission Projects to build, own, operate and maintain a transmission project in Gujarat Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL), the largest private sector power transmission company operating in India, has announced that it has received a letter of intent (LOI) from REC Transmission Projects to build, own, operate and maintain a transmission […] Read more
Massachusetts Selects 804 MW Mayflower Wind Proposal Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Mayflower Wind has been chosen by Massachusetts to supply 804 MW of clean, renewable energy from offshore wind to the electricity customers within the state Mayflower Wind Energy, a joint venture of Shell New Energies and EDPR Offshore North America (EDPR), has been chosen by Massachusetts to supply 804 MW of clean, renewable energy from […] Read more
BYD and AMPLY Partner fo EV Charging Infra and Energy Services Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy EV manufacturer BYD (Build Your Dreams) has announced a preferred partnership with EV charging infrastructure provider, AMPLY Power. With the high costs and operational complexities surrounding electric vehicle (EV) deployments within commercial fleets, EV manufacturer BYD (Build Your Dreams) has announced a preferred partnership with EV charging infrastructure provider, AMPLY Power. The partnership allows fleet operators such as transit agencies, shuttle […] Read more
