REI 2016 – The Countdown begins for South Asia’s Biggest Renewable Energy Trade Expo Updated On Wed, Aug 31st, 2016 by Saurenergy South Asia’s leading Renewable Energy Trade Expo by UBM India, Renewable India Expo 2016 (REI) to kick-off from September 7-9, 2016 at the India Expo Center, Greater Noida. Expected to congregate 40 participating countries, house over 650 exhibitor, 1000 + Delegates and attract over 25,000 visitors – in its flagship 10th anniversary of the event […] Read more
Ministry of Power Raises RPO Trajectory for both Discoms and States Updated On Thu, Jul 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of Power has raised the Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) trajectory for solar power in India. The Renewable Purchase Obligations makes it mandate for both Distribution Companies (Discoms) and states to purchase a certain percentage of their energy from renewable. Distribution Companies in India will now have to purchase 2.75% of their energy mix from […] Read more
Solar Power Tariffs expected to drop to as low as INR 3.50 a unit in 3 years Updated On Tue, Jul 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar power tariffs in India, which fell below Rs. 5 per unit since last November, are once again expected to sink further as the industry doubles volumes every year and the cost of producing power continues to drop. A report published in the Mint mentions that that tariffs will fall to as low as 3.5 […] Read more
SECI asks World Bank to finance 50% of it solar projects Updated On Tue, May 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) set up originally to help the growth of solar power in the country by holding auctions and promoting projects under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, is now going ahead with plans of developing a second suite of PV projects in India claims a report. According to ET […] Read more
SECI’s latest tender for solar plants in Uttar Pradesh find bidders at Rs. 4.43 per kwH Updated On Tue, Mar 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI)’s latest tender for solar plants in Uttar Pradesh with base tariff of Rs 4.43 per kwH has managed to tug bidders, though many in the trade believed the price too aggressive. RattanIndia Solar Ltd has bagged 50 MW solar projects at the Allahabad solar park, while SolaireDirect bagged […] Read more
NTPC issues RfS for solar developers to set up a 250MW solar PV project in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Fri, Mar 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy NTPC has released request for selection (RfS) for solar developers to set up a 250MW solar PV project in the Kadapa Ultra Mega Solar Park in Andhra Pradesh. The tender will come as part of National Solar Mission (NSM) Phase-II and deadline for bids is 27th May 2016. Last week consultancy firm Bridge To India estimated […] Read more
U.P Solar Auction Goes to Adani Power and Azure Power Updated On Fri, Jan 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Adani Power and Azure Power have won the most recent auction for solar energy ventures with offers of Rs 4.78 per unit, which is higher than the previous month record (Rs 4.34 per unit). Prayatna Developers, a division of Adani Power and Azure Power have been assigned 50MW at the same cost. In the past […] Read more
IESA Projects $500M Investments in 2025 For Battery, Mobility Startups Updated On Thu, Jan 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) recently organized the Start-Up Connect program during the Bharat Battery Show, part of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. IESA projects that the industry will attract over $500 million in investments within a year. Several startups, including Polyprotic, Scharge, bridge green UpCycle, Zero footprint, Neuron Energy, Calton Energy, Qmax […] Read more
NHAI To Solarise 104 Sites At Andhra Highways, Issues Tender Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently issued a tender and invited bids from experienced firms/organizations to provide solar highway lighting. The solar lighting will cover 104 locations across different stretches. NHAI has set February 4, 2025 as the deadline for the bid submission. The NHAI tender states, “The project will cover a stretch […] Read more
