Interview with Rajendra Kumar Parakh, CFO, Vikram Solar Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Availability of Domestic Finance at Viable Cost is Still a Distant Dream The only challenge that we can foresee is in terms of availability of finance and cost of finance available for renewable energy sector. Sources of finance for both solar manufacturing industry and solar deployment industry are scarce, a large part of funding comes […] Read more
Pre-Bid Meeting For 2000 MW Solar Projects Tender Under CPSU-II Scheme Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for April 2, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification with the schedule for the pre-bid meeting for its 2000 MW grid-connected solar PV power project tender (Tranche-1) under the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Phase-II Scheme (Government Producers Scheme). In order to discuss […] Read more
ARENA Finances Project to Examine Viability of Using RE in Metal Production Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy ARENA is funding Element 25’s project to examine the viability of producing metals using renewable energy sourced from wind and solar farms. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), on behalf of the Australian government has granted $490,000 in funding to mining and metals company Element 25 Limited (E25) to examine the viability of using renewable […] Read more
Azure Power Surpasses 100 MW of Operating Rooftop Solar Capacity Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Azure Power, a leading solar power producer in India, announced that it has surpassed 100 MW of operating solar rooftop capacity, making the operating portfolio of Azure Roof Power, one of the largest in the country. The milestone was achieved with the company’s recent rooftop project commissioning of various capacities under Delhi Jal Board, Indian Railways […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL Launches New Initiative For Early Bill Payers Updated On Mon, Mar 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) has started a new initiative which will reward early bill payers for the month of March. The distribution company will open the initiative for all its consumers, to stand a chance to win prizes by paying their electricity bill before March 31, 2019. The scheme offers consumers a chance […] Read more
Tender For 2 Solar Plants Worth 65 kW Capacity Issued in Kerala Updated On Mon, Mar 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is April 13, 2019. The Malabar Regional Co-operative Producers’ Union Ltd. has issued a tender for the deployment of two grid-interactive rooftop solar PV power plants of 30 kW and 35 kW capacity at BMC societies under the NPPD3 scheme. The scope of work for selected bidders/suppliers will include […] Read more
BSES Yamuna Commissions Solar Microgrids With Energy Battery Storage Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy BYPL has launched a pilot to establish solar microgrids, becoming one of the first discoms in the country to do so in an urban setting. In its quest to take rapid strides for sustainable development, BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) has launched a pilot to establish solar micro-grids, becoming one of the first discoms in […] Read more
APEDB Signs Rs 200 Cr MoU With Urja Global For EV and Battery Manufacturing Plant Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) and Urja Global have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for setting up a new plant for manufacturing high technology Lithium-Ion Batteries and electric vehicles for the electric mobility ecosystem. Through this MoU, Urja Global would invest Rs. 200 crore and shall create 250 direct and over 1000 indirect […] Read more
RfS For 1200 MW Solar Power Projects Released (ISTS-IV) Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The maximum tariff payable to the Project Developer is fixed at Rs 2.65/ kWh for 25 years. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has released the detailed Request for Selection (RfS) document for selection of solar power developers (SPDs) for setting up of 1200 MW ISTS Connected Solar Power Projects (ISTS-IV) on a pan […] Read more
