Under Implementation Projects Impacted Most by COVID-19: Report Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Under implementation solar projects have suffered the biggest impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as solar cells and modules are largely imported from China Under implementation solar projects have suffered the biggest impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as solar cells and modules are largely imported from China wherein there was lockdown since December 2019, according to […] Read more
MNRE to Promote Local Manufacturing, Export Hubs for RE: Anand Kumar Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE is planning to identify suitable land sites for RE manufacturing and export services hubs in the country to offset the impact of the COVID-19 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has asked state and port authorities to identify suitable land sites for renewable energy (RE) manufacturing and export services hubs in the country to offset the […] Read more
MNRE Appoints IREDA to Handle its CPSU Scheme – II Updated On Tue, Apr 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has announced the appointment of IREDA as the implementing agency for the ministry’s Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced the appointment of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) as the implementing agency for the ministry’s Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II. […] Read more
PSPCL’s Advance Payment Scheme. Lucrative Offer or Open Distress? Updated On Mon, Apr 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy A visit to the website of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), the state’s primary discom, reveals an interesting offer that has just been released . Promoted as a ‘Golden opportunity to earn lucrative returns by advance payment’ the offer promises a return of 1 percent per month, or 12 percent per annum, for […] Read more
Govt Extends CEL Bid Deadline to 1 Month amid Covid-19 Updated On Sat, Apr 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy On the back of ongoing situation due to the Covid-19 outbreak in the country, the Government of India (GoI) has extended the deadline for submitting bids for its solar products manufacturing unit Central Electronics Ltd (CEL) by a month. Earlier in the month of February, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) issued […] Read more
Norway Okays Equinor’s Floating Wind Farm Plan Updated On Thu, Apr 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Norway’s Ministry of Petroleum and Industry has provided its go-ahead for the Equinor’s plan to develop and operate its Hywind Tampen wind farm. Now, the Snorre and Gullfaks platforms will be the first platforms in the world to receive power from a floating offshore wind farm. This Hywind Tampen wind farm is expected to […] Read more
REC Board Approves Incorporation of 7 SPVs for Evacuating Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Apr 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy The board members of India’s power sector lender REC Ltd have provided their consent for a proposal to incorporate 7 project-specific special purpose vehicles (SPVs). These SPVs will facilitate the evacuation of renewable energy from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Rajasthan. REC said that “The board of directors of REC Ltd in its meeting held on March 25, 2020, inter-alia […] Read more
MNRE Extends ALMM Deadline to 6 Months amid Disruptions from COVID-19 Updated On Wed, Apr 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a series of providing relief to the renewable energy firms which are facing a new range of challenges presented by coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadlines for the approved list of models and manufacturers (ALMM) i.e. both List-I for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and List-II for […] Read more
Engie Bags 235 MW of Wind and Solar Tenders in France Updated On Tue, Apr 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Engie has been awarded a total of 235 MW capacity in the latest tender results announced by the Minister for Ecological and Inclusive Transition in France Last week, the French Minister for Ecological and Inclusive Transition Elisabeth Borne had announced the results of the latest solar and wind tenders in France, contributing to the goals […] Read more
