TANGEDCO Receives Surprising 3700MW Technical Bids on 1.5GW Solar Power Tender Updated On Sat, Jun 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The technical bids of 3700MW solar power seems like a good sign for TANGEDCO despite the Indian utility’s previous unpopularity among developers after it received weary response on 500MW solar power tender earlier in 2016. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) in mid-May announced tender for 1500MW of solar power in Tamil Nadu […] Read more
Adani Group commissions 50 MW UP Solar PV Plant in Uttar Pradesh Updated On Wed, Jun 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Adani group has announced the completion of a 50 MW solar PV plant at Mahoba in Uttar Pradesh under the National Solar Mission Scheme with an investment of Rs 315 crore. The string inverter technology used is the first of its kind in UP with crystalline silicon modules that allow miniature level control of […] Read more
Power Ministry Proposes Compensation for Grid Curtailment, to Benefit Renewable Energy Sector Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy “If the proposal is adopted it will protect the cash flows to an extent from grid curtailments and also ensure a favourable operational environment for renewable energy projects. It will also be positive for wind and solar energy developers,” The government has proposed a compensation mechanism for existing renewable energy projects, which will protect the […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Tops in Solar Power, Telangana Stands Fourth Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy With 1867 MW, Andhra Pradesh stands at the top position in solar power generation in India, while Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu stands second and third with 1812 MW and 1691MW respectively. Andhra Pradesh has been adjusted at the top position in India when it comes to solar power, with accumulative generation capacity of 1867 MW. […] Read more
Hartek Group Launches a Separate Solar Power Division Updated On Wed, May 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Hartek Solar, a separate business vertical of Hartek Group has been inspired by the idea of building a sustainable future through rooftop solar power solutions. Chandigarh based Hartek Group has announced the launch of a separate business vertical-Hartek Solar to tap opportunities arising in the solar power space. The company also announced the appointment of […] Read more
India will become the third biggest solar market globally in 2017: Bridge to India Updated On Tue, May 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy As of March 2017, India has already installed 12.2 gw of utility scale solar power, it said. India will become the third biggest solar market globally in 2017, says India Solar Handbook 2017 by Bridge to India, a consulting and knowledge service provider in the clean technology market. With 8.8 gw (giga watt) of projected […] Read more
India Expects To Add Almost 10 GW of Solar Power Capacity in 2017 Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Mercom Capital Group expects over 9,000 megawatts of utility-scale and almost 800 megawatts of rooftop solar power capacity to be added in 2017. The Indian solar power market is expected to see another record capacity addition this year as several large-scale power projects are lined up for commissioning. According to India-based consultancy Mercom Capital Group, […] Read more
Tangedco is planning to procure 1500 MW of solar power through reverse bidding process: Report Updated On Sat, Apr 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Tangedco will procure 1500 MW solar power through reverse bidding process at an upper limit of 4 per unit The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) is reportedly planning to procure 1500 MW of solar power. According to The Hindu Tangedco will procure 1500 MW solar power through reverse bidding process at an upper […] Read more
Record Capacity Addition of Wind Power of 5400 MW in Last Fiscal Updated On Wed, Apr 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has set another record in the wind power capacity addition by adding over 5400 MW in 2016-17 against the target of 4000 MW. This year’s achievement surpassed the previous higher capacity addition of 3.423 MW achieved in the previous year. The leading States in the wind power capacity […] Read more