States That Miss UDAY Targets to Face Fund Cuts: R K Singh Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Centre has proposed a reduction in funds of the states that miss targets set under the 2nd version of UDAY scheme, which is at the draft stage The Centre has proposed a reduction in power sector funds of the states that would not maintain performance benchmarks set under the second version of Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana […] Read more
Payment Dues to RE Firms Climbs to Rs 6872 Crore Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that power Discoms across the country owe close to Rs 6872 crore to RE developers in payment dues A new report has revealed that the power distribution companies (Discoms) across the country owe close to Rs 6872 crore to renewable energy developers in payment dues up to August 16, 2019. […] Read more
Odisha Moves Towards Pre-Paid Electricity With new Smart Meters Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Odisha has decided to introduce pre-paid smart electricity meters in the state in order to stop power theft and meter tampering The state government of Odisha has decided to introduce pre-paid smart electricity meters in the state in order to stop power theft and meter tampering, Energy Minister D S Mishra has said. The consumers will get […] Read more
Gujarat Finalises Bids for 150 MW Against 950 MW Tender Capacity Updated On Mon, Aug 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy GUVNL was able to finalise bids for only a 150 MW against the 950 MW capacity it had tendered to be developed in Dholera (750 MW) and Raghanesda (200 MW) The latest auctions held in Gujarat for the award of solar power capacities have continued to receive lukewarm responses, with power project developers shying away […] Read more
EESL Operationalises Over 5 Lakh Smart Meters Across India Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The meters will enhance consumer convenience and also rationalise electricity consumption. Under Smart Meter National Programme (SMNP), government-backed Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has successfully installed more than 5 lakh smart meters in Uttar Pradesh (UP), Delhi, Haryana, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. These meters will enhance consumer convenience and also rationalise electricity consumption. Commenting on […] Read more
SECI’s 1200 MW ISTS-V Solar Tender Undersubscribed Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI’s ISTS-V solar tender which was issued seeking to award projects worth 1200 MW has received bids only for half the tendered capacity. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI’s) had issued an RfS (ISTS-V) for setting up of 1200 MW solar power projects in India in July. The tender, which was issued seeking to […] Read more
India Will Raise Import Duty on Solar Equipment Soon: R K Singh Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy India will increase import duty on solar equipment to encourage domestic industry in the coming years, Power Minister R K Singh said. India will increase import duty on solar equipment to encourage domestic industry in the coming years, Power Minister R K Singh said. He also announced that a storage policy will be unveiled soon which […] Read more
NTPC Issues IFB for 20 MW Floating Solar Project in UP Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC has invited bids for the development of 20 MW floating solar power project at the reservoir of NTPC Auraiya Gas Power Plant in Uttar Pradesh. NTPC has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) from eligible parties for the development of 20 MW floating solar power project at the reservoir of NTPC Auraiya Gas Power […] Read more
Vikram Solar Commissions 5 MW Solar Plant for Bharat Dynamics Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar has announced the commissioning of a 5 MW solar power project by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) in Hyderabad. Vikram Solar has announced the commissioning of a 5 MW solar power project by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). The project was inaugurated by Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh at Hyderabad. The solar project will generate […] Read more
