NIT For 1000 MW Solar Projects in North Eastern States Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar projects will be developed on a build, own and operate basis by the SPDs in northeastern states including Sikkim. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) inviting online bids for setting up of 1000 MW Grid-Connected Solar Power Projects in the North-Eastern States including Sikkim, under […] Read more
Govt Earmarks Rs 88500 Cr to Spur EV Infrastructure and Curb Pollution Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Indian government has proposed incentives of about Rs 88500 crore in order to help power plants install equipment that will curb emissions and to develop infrastructure for electric vehicles. Out of the allocated budget, a majority of the chunk (nearly 95%) would be used for curbing sulphur emissions from power plants, and the rest […] Read more
KfW & FMO backed 50.4 MW Wind Project in Argentina Achieves Financial Closing Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The USD138 million project is being financed by KfW IPEX-Bank and the Dutch development bank (FMO). Total Eren, a leading renewable energy Independent Power Producer (“IPP”) based in Paris, has announced the successful closing of the financing of its 50.4 MW “Malaspina” wind project in southern Argentina. The USD138 million project is being financed by […] Read more
Large Scale Solar Project Tender Issued in Malaysia Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for the projects which will be developed under the country’s third cycle of large scale solar program is August 19, 2019. The Suruhanjaya Tenaga (Energy Commission of Malaysia) has issued a tender in Peninsular Malaysia for the development of a large scale solar PV project. The commission is conducting a competitive bidding process to […] Read more
The Home Depot Expands Renewable Energy Initiatives Updated On Fri, Feb 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company will purchase enough wind energy from the Pretty Prairie Wind Project in Kansas to power about 40 stores for a year. CDP, an environmental impact non-profit, has named The Home Depot to its Climate Change “A” list for cutting carbon emissions and alleviating climate risks. In this year’s CDP report, The Home Depot […] Read more
PPA For 250 MW Wind Farm Signed in Egypt Updated On Thu, Feb 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project will produce more than 1000GWh a year, powering the equivalent of over 350,000 homes in Egypt. Lekela, the renewable power company that delivers utility-scale projects across Africa, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) for its 250MW wind farm project in the Gulf of Suez, near […] Read more
SECI Awards 840 MW of its 1200 MW Hybrid Tender Updated On Thu, Feb 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI will now enter into a PPA with the two selected project developers for a period of 25 years. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued the results of its 1200 MW ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects (Tranche-I) tender. Two bidders, SBE Renewable Ten Private Limited and Mahoba Solar Private Limited were awarded a […] Read more
Petitions by SPDs to Consider GST as Change in Law Accepted Updated On Mon, Feb 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The CERC with its latest order has provided some relief to solar developers in a matter of GST compensation. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), hearing on the matter raised by local solar project developers, has issued an order accepting the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as a change in the law in case of […] Read more
India May Fall Short of its 100 GW Solar Ambitions: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy India’s installed grid-connected power generation capacity increased 4 percent from January to October 2018 to reach 347 GW. India may fall well short of its 100 GW solar by 2022 target as it faces short-term uncertainty due to the imposition of various taxes, according to research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie. Renewables accounted for 9.7 […] Read more
