Loans Worth Rs 1.25 Lakh Cr so far Under Discoms Liquidity Package Updated On Wed, Feb 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Loans worth nearly Rs 1.25 lakh crore have been sanctioned so far by PFC and REC Ltd under the liquidity package for stressed power Discoms Loans worth nearly Rs 1.25 lakh crore have been sanctioned so far by state-owned non-banking finance firms Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Ltd under the liquidity package for stressed power distribution […] Read more
Electricity Demand to Grow 6-7% in FY’22; Discom Finances to Remain Challenged: ICRA Updated On Thu, Jan 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy The all India electricity demand is expected to witness a growth of 6-7% in FY’22 against an estimated decline of 2.5% in FY’21, as per ICRA The all India electricity demand is expected to witness a growth of 6 percent – 7 percent in FY2022 against an estimated decline of 2.0 percent – 2.5 percent […] Read more
NHPC Seeking EPC Firms for 100 MW Solar Plant in UMREPP in Koppal, Karnataka Updated On Wed, Jan 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy NHPC Ltd has issued a tender for awarding the EPC contract for the development of a 100 MW solar project in Koppal District of Karnataka. NHPC Ltd has issued a tender for awarding the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for the development of a 100 MW ISTS-connected ground-mounted solar PV project at the Ultra […] Read more
BSUL Seeking Consultants for 1200 MW Solar Project in Uttar Pradesh Updated On Tue, Jan 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy BSUL is seeking consultants for the preparation of the Detailed Project Report for the development of a 1200 MW solar park in Uttar Pradesh. Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited (BSUL), a joint venture company of NHPC Ltd and the Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), has issued a tender, seeking consultants for the […] Read more
NSEFI Writes to MNRE for Delayed Payments of RE Developers Since April Updated On Tue, Dec 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy NSEFI has written a letter to MNRE requesting the urgent release of payments to RE Developers having PPAs with AP Discoms. National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) has written a letter to R.K. Singh, Minister of State (I/C) Power, New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) requesting the urgent release of payments to Renewable Energy (RE) […] Read more
Fitch Ratings Bumps Up IREDA Credit Ratings Updated On Mon, Dec 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Global ratings agency, Fitch Ratings has upgraded Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited ‘s (IREDA) Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) and long-term senior unsecured rating to ‘BBB-‘ from ‘BB+’. The Outlook is Negative. At the same time, Fitch has upgraded the Short-Term IDR and the short-term senior unsecured rating to ‘F3’ from […] Read more
SJVN and IREDA Agree Terms for Cooperation on Green Energy Projects Updated On Tue, Dec 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy SJVN Ltd and the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) have entered an MoU for collaboration on green energy projects. Two Public Sector Undertakings under the Ministry of Power, SJVN Ltd and the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) have announced that they have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration on green energy […] Read more
MNRE Issues Guidelines For PM-KUSUM Scheme At Feeder Level Updated On Mon, Dec 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable (MNRE), after consultation with state governments, has decided to issue Guidelines for Implementation of Feeder Level Solarisation under Component-C of PM-KUSUM Scheme. The Scheme consists of three components. Component-A includes installation of Decentralized Ground Mounted Grid Connected Renewable Power Plants, Component-B includes installation of standalone Solar Powered Agriculture Pumps […] Read more
The Risk In Renewables, And How To Reduce It Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Fourth Plenary session at REINVEST 2020 looked at the risks in investing in renewables in India, and ways to mitigate those risks. A panel with India’s leading renewable financiers, developers and global players narrowed down the key issues and some possible solutions. Pankaj Jain, Additional Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, moderated […] Read more