MNRE Allows Time Extension For Solar/Hybrid Projects Only In ‘Genuine Cases’ Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a fresh order to act against erring renewable energy project developers who willfully delay clean energy projects and ask for relaxations on commissioning dates. In its latest Order, the ministry said it gave the renewable energy implementing agencies like SECI, NTPC, and NHPC the power […] Read more
Azure Power Welcomes Harpreet Singh as Head, Supply Chain Management Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Independent Power Producer Azure Power has announced the onboarding of Harpreet Singh as the Head of Supply Chain Management. Harpreet Singh said about his new role, “I am happy to join Azure and look forward to bringing in my experience of implementing innovative methodologies and technologies in streamlining procurement procedures and establish strong partnerships with […] Read more
MNRE Outlines Calendar For 50 GW RE Tenders Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a measure of intent that is as strong as it can get, the MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) has published a full calendar for the financial year FY23-24, outlining the bidding targets for the 4 key central implementing agencies. These include SECI, NTPC, NHPC and SJVN. Adding up to the announced target […] Read more
MNRE Designates SJVN Limited As Intermediary Procurer, RE Implementing Agency Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy In an order released today, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) designated Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Limited as an intermediary procurer/renewable energy implementing agency. The move comes after the government enterprise requested the ministry for such an order. The ministry order said that such recognition was given to the Maharatna central enterprise […] Read more
51-MW Wind Energy Brought Online by JSW Energy in Tamil Nadu Updated On Sun, Apr 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy India’s one of the leading renewable energy company JSW Energy has announced that it has commissioned a 51 megawatt (MW) wind power project at Tuticorin in the state of Tamil Nadu. It said in its regulatory filing that the wind project has been commissioned by one of its subsidiaries called JSW Renew Energy Two Limited. […] Read more
BPCL Targets 240 MW Renewables Expansion This Fiscal Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Public sector fuel marketing major Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) is mulling for the development of 240-MW of renewable power capacity this fiscal year of 2023-24. A senior official of BPCL held that the renewable expansion of the firm will be achieved at the cost of Rs 1600 crore. BPCL was in line for divestment by […] Read more
RERC Asks Rajasthan Govt To Appoint RVUNL As Nodal Agency For Renewable Projects Updated On Fri, Apr 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), in a suo-motu order, advised the Rajasthan government to consider declaring the Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RVUNL) as the nodal agency for the development of renewable energy projects implemented by the RVUNL in the State. RVUNL is developing an 810-megawatt (MW) solar power project at Pugal in the Bikaner […] Read more
Solar Energy Corporation of India Gets ‘Miniratna Category-I’ Status Updated On Wed, Apr 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in its latest communication, said that the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) had been accorded the status of Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) status on April 10, 2023. SECI, an arm of the MNRE, is the primary project implementing agency formed on September […] Read more
Robotic Cleaning Represents Only 1-2% Of overall Capex, But Can Be Decisive: Amit Singla, Ecoppia India Updated On Wed, Apr 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy Israeli firm Ecoppia offers AI, data-driven robotic solar panel cleaning solutions. It claims to have deployed 3,900 MW of projects, over 10.5 mn autonomous cleaning sessions and cleaned over 9.24 bn solar panels. The firm, which has a global presence, is expanding operations in India. Some of the firm’s clients from India include NTPC, Azure […] Read more
