Single Window Clearance for Renewable Projects: Maharashtra Energy Minister Updated On Fri, Jul 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Maharashtra government will give single-window clearance to renewable energy projects as it moves towards cleaner sources of energy, state Energy Minister Nitin Raut has said. The Maharashtra government will give single-window clearance to renewable energy projects in a bid to move towards cleaner sources of energy, state Energy Minister Nitin Raut has said. During a virtual meeting of the Indo-French Chamber […] Read more
AP Govt Seeking Private Investments for Large Scale RE Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh government has formulated a comprehensive policy to promote private investments in the renewable energy (RE) sector The Andhra Pradesh government has formulated a comprehensive policy to promote private investments in the renewable energy (RE) sector, as the state is looking to exploit its immense potential to produce solar and wind power. As reported […] Read more
BHEL Tenders for Insurance of two Floating Solar Plants Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy BHEL has issued a tender for the Marine-Cum-Storage-Cum-Erection (MSE) Insurance of two floating solar plants it is currently developing for NTPC. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued a tender for the Marine-Cum-Storage-Cum-Erection (MSE) Insurance of two floating solar plants it is currently developing in Simhadri, Andhra Pradesh and Kayamkulam, Kerala for NTPC. At Simahdri, […] Read more
12 States and Union Territories Against Electricity Amendment Bill: AIPEF Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy AIPEF has claimed that as many as 11 states and 1 union territory have opposed many provisions in the proposed draft of the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020. The All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) has claimed that as many as 11 states and one union territory have opposed many provisions in the proposed draft of […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Launches new 3.4-145 Wind Turbine for Indian Market Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has introduced its next-generation wind turbine, the SG 3.4-145 in India, optimised for wind conditions in the country. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy continues leading the way in India, one of the largest onshore markets in the world, with the introduction of its next-generation wind turbine, the SG 3.4-145. The new wind […] Read more
Now Punjab Wants to Tear Up Solar Contracts Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Even as the issues from Andhra Pradesh are still to be resolved, comes the news of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), the key state discom, pushing for a 10 percent discom from solar power producers. PSCL’s logic? The hit to collections during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the amazing argument that while determining the rate, […] Read more
5.5 GW PV Additions in India in FY21; 15% Decline due to COVID-19: ICRA Updated On Tue, Jul 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to ICRA, the solar PV capacity additions in FY 2020-21 are expected to remain subdued given the continued execution challenges due to COVID-19. The domestic solar PV capacity additions in FY 2019-20 has remained lower by about 15 percent than the previous estimate of 7-7.5 GW, mainly on account of the disruption in supply […] Read more
Vikram Solar Commissions Rooftop Solar System on Tallest Building in Kolkata Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar has commissioned a rooftop solar plant on top of the tallest skyscraper in Kolkata – ‘The 42’ residential building. Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturers and comprehensive EPC solutions & rooftop solar provider, has announced that it has commissioned a rooftop solar project on top of the tallest skyscraper in Kolkata […] Read more
Average Power Price in RTM Lowers to Rs 2.22 per Unit in June Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The average spot power price in the RTM was at Rs 2.22 per unit in June, which is lower than Rs 2.35 per unit in the day-ahead market at the IEX. The average spot power price in the real-time market (RTM) in its first month of operation of June was at Rs 2.22 per unit, […] Read more
