Sterlite Power Buys SPV from PFC to Execute Large ISTS Project Updated On Fri, Jun 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sterlite Power, a leading power transmission infrastructure developer, on Friday, said that it has acquired Vapi II North Lakhimpur Transmission Ltd (VNLTL), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) from power sector lender PFC’s arm PFC Consulting Ltd. Through this acquisition, the company is planning to execute a large inter-state transmission system (ISTS) project – Western Region […] Read more
Utility-Scale Solar Remains Off-Limits Across Solar Rich Southwest US: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Jun 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The largest property owner in the US—the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)—has acreage set aside for utility-scale solar development on only 0.03 percent of the roughly 100 million acres it manages across the sun-rich Southwest, finds a report published by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis. The report—Federal Land Agency Lags on Solar Development Approvals […] Read more
NTPC to Enlist Vendors for Bulk Procurement of Solar Modules Updated On Fri, Jun 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has invited suppliers and manufacturers globally to get themselves enlisted for all the future procurements of solar PV modules on a bulk basis. NTPC Ltd has informed that it intends to procure solar modules directly from the global market in the near future and has thus invited prospective suppliers and manufacturers globally to […] Read more
REIL Tenders for Residential Rooftop Solar Systems Across Bihar Updated On Fri, Jun 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy REIL has issued a tender for the rate contract for commissioning and maintenance of residential rooftop solar systems across various locations in Bihar. Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) has issued a tender for the rate contract for commissioning and maintenance of residential rooftop solar PV power systems across various locations in Bihar. The scope […] Read more
Policy Focus on Domestic Manufacturing Positive for Indian Solar OEMs: ICRA Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to support domestic module manufacturers, government’s focus recently increased on the initiatives like ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ and ‘Make in India’. Now, in line with this, the government has formulated various schemes in past one year including the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme which envisages installation of 12 GW solar power capacities […] Read more
Avaada Energy Gets LoA from MSEDCL to Develop 350 MW Solar Plant in M’rashtra Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vineet Mittal-led Avaada Energy, a leading solar energy developer, has secured the Letter of Award (LoA) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd (MSEDCL) to develop 350 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the state. Mumbai-headquartered Avaada Energy said in a statement that “it has been accorded a Letter of Award (LoA) to develop a […] Read more
AES Issues RfP Seeking 1 GW of Carbon-Free Energy Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy AES has issued an RfP, seeking new and repowered carbon-free projects for its customers in the PJM area, inclusive of its strategic alliance with Google. AES has issued a Request for Proposals (RfP), seeking new and repowered carbon-free renewable energy projects for its customers in the PJM area, inclusive of AES’ strategic alliance with Google. […] Read more
US Solar Systems Prices Falling Faster Than Expected: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar PV systems prices in the US are falling faster than expected across all market segments, primarily driven by module price reduction. Solar PV systems prices in the United States (US) are falling faster than expected across all market segments, primarily driven by module price reduction, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie. Residential system […] Read more
NTPC Secures another PMC Contract to Develop 500 MW Solar Park in Mali Updated On Wed, Jun 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Adding more heft to its renewable ambitions to transition from a coal burning major, the country’s largest power generation utility NTPC has secured another Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contract for the development of 500 MW solar park in the Republic of Mali under the ISA initiative. This is the second project where a central PSU […] Read more
