Hope Rules Over Policy as PM Modi Harks to 40 GW Rooftop Solar by 2022 Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy If there was ever a case of hope triumphing policy for India’s struggling rooftop solar sector, then PM Modi’s statement on the country reaching 40 GW of rooftop solar by 2022 must come as a massive boost. Or maybe the industry is simply smarter than that. For out of the 100 GW solar target for […] Read more
Approach for Energy Sector has Been Reach, Reinforce, Reform & Renewable Energy: PM Modi Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a webinar for consultation towards effective implementation of Union Budget provisions in the power and renewable energy sector. Stating that the sector plays a big role in the progress of the country and contributes to both ease of living and ease of doing business. In his address, Modi said that […] Read more
MERC Orders SECI to Compensate MSEDCL for Delayed Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Feb 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy MERC has directed SECI to compensate MSEDCL as per a Power Sale Agreement (PSA) signed between the two entities for delayed solar projects. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest order has directed the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to compensate Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) as per a Power […] Read more
Proposed Delicensing of Discoms Gets Mixed Reaction in WB Updated On Wed, Feb 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy The proposed move by the Centre on delicensing power distribution business to induce competition has evoked mixed reaction. A discom official said it will impact the small consumers adversely and benefit the bulk users. Former West Bengal State Electricity Regulatory Commission chairman R N Sen on the other hand welcomed the reform mooted by the Centre in Electricity Bill (Amendment), 2021 […] Read more
Ørsted, PGE Form JV for 2.5 GW Offshore Wind Projects in Baltic Sea Updated On Fri, Feb 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Ørsted and PGE will form a 50/50 JV for the development and operation of two offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea worth 2.5 GW. Ørsted and PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE) have signed an agreement to form a 50/50 joint venture (JV) for the development, construction and operation of two offshore wind projects in […] Read more
4789 MW RE Capacity Sanctioned Under Component A of KUSUM Scheme Updated On Fri, Feb 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy RK Singh has detailed that under Component-A of the KUSUM scheme 4789 MW of RE capacity has been sanctioned across farms in India, so far. Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh has detailed that under Component-A of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme 4789 MW […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline for 20 MW Solar Plus 20 MW Storage Tender in Leh Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the commissioning of a 20 MW solar with 20 MW storage in Leh, Ladakh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has notified that it has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the commissioning of a 20 MW (AC) solar PV […] Read more
DTL Floats Tender for EV Charging & Battery Swapping Stations in Delhi Updated On Wed, Feb 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Delhi Transco Limited has floated a tender for setting up EV charging & battery swapping stations at various Locations under Package – A to J across the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. The Bidders shall be responsible for supply, erection, testing, commissioning, and maintaining at his own cost the Electrical Vehicle Charging Station and […] Read more
National Hydrogen Energy Mission Document to be Finalised This Month Updated On Wed, Feb 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy The draft National Hydrogen Mission document has already gone through the consultation process and is expected to be finalised in February 2021 In the Budget Speech 2021-22, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to launch a National Hydrogen Mission for generating hydrogen from green power sources. The ministry has now announced that the draft mission document […] Read more
