Germany’s GIZ to Help Southern India Balance its Renewable Resources Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Germany’s GIZ has commissioned a study for southern India to aid in balancing the energy supply from wind and solar and energy demand in the region DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has been contracted by Germany’s development agency Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to conduct a […] Read more
ONGC and NTPC to Form JV for Renewable Energy Business Updated On Fri, May 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy ONGC and NTPC ltd are planning to set up a JV company to explore offshore wind projects amongst other renewable projects in India and abroad. #ONGC and @NTPClimited signed an MoU today to set up a Renewable Energy JV. It was signed by ONGC Director (Fin) In-charge Business Development & Joint Ventures Subhash Kumar and […] Read more
Discoms in Bihar Enjoying Perks of Installing EESL’s Prepaid Smart Meters amid Lockdown Updated On Thu, May 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Amidst nationwide lockdown where most of the Discoms are dealing with outstanding dues mainly on account of long-pending bill payments from their customers, some of the power distribution companies (Discoms) in Bihar are earning Rs 5 lakh per day prepaid revenue through EESL-led smart metering programme. Bihar became the first state in India which has […] Read more
Govt to Solarize Konark Surya Mandir, Town in Odisha with 100% Financial Assistance Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy After aiming for the complete solarization of sun-temple town in Gujarat’s Modhera, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now issued fresh guidelines for 100 percent solarization of Konark sun temple, which is popularly known as Surya Mandir, along with the Konark town in Odisha. Through this scheme, the government aimed to meet […] Read more
Myanmar’s 1.06 GW Solar Tender – An Opportunity for Indian Developers Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE) of Myanmar has recently issued tender inviting bids from solar photovoltaic (PV) developers for the construction of multiple solar power plants across the country, with an aggregate 1.06 GW of capacity. Moreover, Myanmar’s Power Ministry is looking to build approx. 30 large-scale ground-mounted solar power plants with capacities […] Read more
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
