Maharashtra Sets Generic Tariff For Solar Projects at Rs 3.29/kWh Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued the generic tariff order for renewable energy projects for the current financial year (FY 2019-20). The latest order will apply for the period between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2020. The commission has in its order set the generic tariff for utility-scale solar PV projects at […] Read more
Indian Solar Sector Contracts in 2018-19 Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Indian Solar sector saw only 6,529 MW addition during the last financial year while Wind energy Sector too recorded a slump in growth. According to the data supplied by the Central Electricity Authority, 2018-19 saw fresh capacity additions to a paltry 6,529 MW as against 9,010 MW in the previous year. The figures show […] Read more
SECI Reissues NIT For 14 MW Solar Plant with BESS at Leh and Kargil Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The MNRE has put a timeline between 2019-20 and 2020-21 for the completion of the project. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a new Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) seeking online bids for the development of 14 MW of solar PV power plant with linked 42 MWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) […] Read more
PGCIL Floats Tender For Rooftop Solar Plants at Bhatapara Substation Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 28, 2019 The Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) has invited bids for the setting up of grid-interactive rooftop solar PV power plants at 400/220 KV Bhatapara Substation in Maharashtra. The total tendered capacity for projects is 220 kW, of which 60 kW will be developed […] Read more
Europe’s Solar Resurgence is on the Horizon: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that the European solar market is undergoing a resurgence with more than 10 gigawatts (GW) installed in 2018, marking a five year high. Wood Mackenzie’s ‘Global solar PV market outlook update: Q1 2019’ predicts that based on this growing trend of more and more solar installations the continent should break […] Read more
MERC Approves 16 MW Solar Project in Amaravati Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The commission approved the proposed 16 MW solar PV power project at Gavankund in the Amaravati district of the state. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Authority (MERC) was hearing of a petition filed by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) and Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL) regarding the approval of tariff for the 150 […] Read more
EBRD and GCF Provide $16.7 Mn For Kazakh Solar PV Plant Updated On Mon, Apr 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) have together provided $16.7 million as a loan to support the development of a new 30 MW solar PV power plant in Zhangiz-tobe in Kazakhstan. Stepping up its efforts to support renewables in the country, EBRD signed the financing agreement with China’s […] Read more
NTPC Floats Tender For O&M of 10 MW Solar Plant at Unchahar Facility Updated On Mon, Apr 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submissions is May 10, 2019. NTPC Ltd. has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible companies to provide Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services for its 10 MW solar PV power plant under operation at its Unchahar facility in Uttar Pradesh. The scope of work for the selected bidders will include […] Read more
Trichy Airport Commissions 1 MW Solar Plant to Meet 25% Demand Updated On Sat, Apr 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) International Airport in Tamil Nadu recently commissioned a new 1 MW solar PV power plant on campus. Airports Authority of India (AAI) member Anuj Agarwal inaugurated the planet on the airport premises. The project was executed under the National Solar Mission. The ground-mounted solar power plant was developed under a capex model and […] Read more
