MNRE Releases Draft Guidelines for Off-Grid Solar Plants; Seeks Stakeholders Comments Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the draft guidelines for implementation of off-grid solar power packs under RESCO mode and model PPA. Also, the notice calls upon industry stakeholders to provide their suggestions and comments on the draft guidelines and draft PPA latest by May 25, 2020. This is in line […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for Projects in Andaman and Ladakh Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has announced the extension in the bid submission deadline for its tenders for setting up solar projects in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Ladakh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the extension in the bid submission deadline for its tenders for setting up solar power projects in Andaman and Nicobar Islands […] Read more
Solar Companies Resume Manufacturing Cautiously after Govt Eases Lockdown Norms Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy With India slowly opening up its economic activities again after total shutdown for many days amidst coronavirus lockdown, various companies across the clean energy space, whether top brands or startups are also resuming operations by reopening their factories and offices. Despite lockdown continued, the government has provided permission to various companies across sectors to reopen […] Read more
Govt to Offer Rebate to Discoms for Covid-19 Lockdown Period Updated On Sat, May 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to provide relief to cash strapped power distribution companies (Discoms), the government has taken a slew of measures to help them, including providing a rebate for the lockdown period amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The power ministry’s move is in line with the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement on May 13, 2020, under […] Read more
Top 10 States for Renewable Energy Installations in Last 4 Years Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy A list of the top 10 states that have implemented the maximum amount of renewable energy projects in the last four years. As part of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions as per the Paris Accord on Climate Change, India has undertaken to install at least forty percent of its total electricity generation capacity from non-fossil fuel […] Read more
2020-When Energy Storage Got Serious in India Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The recent win for Renew Power in the round the clock power tender for 400 MW at Rs 2.90 kWh marked a huge turning point for storage in India too. For one, the renewable+ storage combination as a way to get power at all hours possibly, and at scale, is no longer a possibility that […] Read more
Discoms to get Loans at low Rates to pay Back Gencos: RK Singh Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms will be offered loans at cheaper rates by state-owned power sector financing companies for clearing their dues towards Gencos, RK Singh has said. Financially stressed Discoms will be offered loans at cheaper rates of 8.5 to 9 percent for a 10-year period by state-owned power sector financing companies PFC and REC for clearing their dues towards power generation companies (Gencos), Power and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh […] Read more
Former Union Secretary of MORTH Vijay Chhibber Appointed as EPTA’s Director General Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Electric Power Transmission Association (EPTA) has appointed Vijay Chhibber, former Union Secretary of MORTH, as its new Director General with effect from April 08, 2020. In his new role, Chhibber will be primarily responsible for engaging with stakeholders to further the goal of reliable 24×7 power supply through development of least-cost transmission system […] Read more
Renewable Energy Industry Reacts to Rs 90k Cr Stimulus for Discoms Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The recently announced infusion of liquidity worth Rs 90,000 crore to Discoms against their receivables has been well received by the industry. After PM Narendra Modi had announced a new Rs 20 trillion stimulus package in his recent messages to the public, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman came to the rescue of the power sector in […] Read more
