Ladakh To Add To Solar Imprint With 5 MW CESL MOU Updated On Mon, Jun 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy The union territory of Ladakh has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) for setting up of 5-MW Solar Power Plant at Zanskar in Kargil. Signed on June 5, World environment day, between Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil and CESL . Speaking at the virtual event, Lt. Governor […] Read more
Scatec Partners With ACME For 900 MW Solar Plant in India Updated On Thu, Jun 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Norway headquartered renewable power producer and supplier, Scatec has today announced its partnership with an Indian solar developer ACME, to develop a 900 MW solar power plant in Rajasthan, India. This solar power project includes a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) secured in a tender in 2018. Scatec […] Read more
Adani Wind Commissions 150 MW Project 9 months before Schedule Updated On Thu, Jun 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Adani Wind Energy Kutchh Three Limited (AWEKTL), a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has announced the commissioning of a 150 MW Wind Power Project located in Kutchh, Gujarat, 9 months ahead of its Schedule. This is the 6th project commissioned before schedule by the company over the past 12 months. Wind Energy projects […] Read more
Suzlon Wins 252 MW Wind project from CLP India Updated On Wed, Jun 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Suzlon Group, a wind energy major announced yesterday (Tuesday) that it had secured an order for developing a 252-megawatt (MW) wind power project from CLP India. The project is part of the bid won by CLP India in SECI’s VIII tranche of wind projects, some of which have been delayed significantly due to land availability […] Read more
Indian Railways Inviting Bids For 15MW Solar Project Coupled with BESS Updated On Tue, Jun 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy The joint venture of Indian Railways and Rail India Technical and Economic Service Lmt. (RITES), Railway Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL) has invited bids to select developers for setting up a 15MW solar PV power plant with 7MW/14MWh battery energy storage systems (BESS). Indian Railways is planning to set up its first pilot solar PV […] Read more
Auctioned Wind Power Saw 160% YoY Rise in Q1 2021: GWEC Updated On Mon, May 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy According to the latest GWEC Market Intelligence, nearly 7 GW of wind power capacity was auctioned globally in Q1 2021 – a 160% year-on-year increase compared to Q1 2020, which saw only 2.7 GW auctioned due to a slowdown caused by the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Offshore wind accounted for the majority of […] Read more
CERC Stays Close to Staff Paper Recos In Methodology For Computing Escalation For RE Projects Updated On Mon, May 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy In a suo moto (An order decided of its own accord, without a petitioner), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has decided on a key aspect of Renewable Energy projects. That is, the methodology for Computing the Escalation Rates and other Parameters for the Purpose of Bid Evaluation and Payment for Procurement of Power from […] Read more
FOR Report Targets Clean Energy Cess, Coal, Better Renewable Planning Updated On Fri, May 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Forum of regulators (FOR) is a body set up under section 166(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003 to ensure better coordination and analysis among power regulators across the country. The Forum consists of Chairperson of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and Chairpersons of State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs). The Chairperson of CERC is the […] Read more
Say Goodbye To 2020’s Low Solar Bids, As Price Hikes Continue In Modules, Cells Updated On Wed, May 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy The record low prices last seen in GUVNL’s 500 MW auction, when NTPC won with a bid of Rs 1.99/ unit, may be a distant memory as solar equipment prices continue their upward march in 2021. Those low prices in the last big auction of 2020, blamed on NTPC flexing muscle and projections of a […] Read more
