New Empanelment Tender for 25 MW Rooftop Solar Projects in Jharkhand Updated On Wed, Apr 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL), the largest electricity distribution company of Jharkhand State, has issued a new tender, inviting e-bids from eligible agencies to get empaneled to supply, install, and commission 25 MW of residential rooftop solar power projects under the MNRE Phase-II Scheme. These solar projects will be developed under the Renewable Energy […] Read more
Coal India Seeking Developers for 100 MW Solar Plant in Gujarat Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Coal India Limited is seeking developers for undertaking the work of complete development and handing over of 100 MW solar plant in Gujarat. Coal India Limited (CIL), a state-owned coal mining corporate, has issued a tender – seeking developers for undertaking the work of complete development and handing over of a 100 MW solar PV […] Read more
As Solar Spreads, Shrinking Space for Wind Updated On Wed, Mar 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy It was one of the lesser noticed misses caused by the 2020 pandemic. In fact, we had predicted it in our own January 2020 issue. When Solar capacity would overtake wind in India. But come 2021, and wind energy has finally been overtaken. The news, when it was finally confirmed, couldn’t have been announced with […] Read more
Adani Green Energy Added 700 MW to Operational Capacity in YTD FY21 Updated On Thu, Feb 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), a part of the Adani Group, has announced the financial results for the financial period ended December 31, 2020. The firm has reported that continuing on its rapid capacity building despite the ongoing pandemic, it added 700 MW to its operational capacity in YTD FY21 with commissioning of 475 MW […] Read more
GUVNL RFS For 500 MW Solar Projects Under Phase XII Out Updated On Mon, Jan 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has floated a request for selection (RfS) for 500 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects to be set up in the state in Phase XII. With this, the state has consolidated its lead as one of the most active state level undertakings to issue solar tenders successfully, […] Read more
MSEDCL Petition to Float Open Tenders Under MSKVY Partly Approved by MERC Updated On Wed, Dec 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy MERC has allowed MSEDCL to proceed with the continuous bidding process for the selection of bidders under MSKVY. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has been at the doors of the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to seek approval to float Open tenders and taking land on lease by paying rent under Mukhyamantri […] Read more
Uneven Grouping of Renewables Leading to Curtailments in India: TCCL Updated On Thu, Dec 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electricity demand in India grew at a CAGR of 5.1% over the last decade from FY 2011 to FY 2019. However, this fell to a mere 1.2% in FY 2020. India was already facing an economic slowdown, with industrial output declining to an 8-year low during the year, but compounded by the impact of the […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Continues On Solo Drive, With Invite For 6.4 GW Solar Bids Updated On Tue, Dec 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Bids for 6.4 GW of solar projects have been called by the state agency, APGECL, for plants to come up at 10 locations across Andhra Pradesh Bids for 6.4 GW of solar projects have been called for by the state agency, the Andhra Pradesh Green Energy Corporation Limited (APGECL). These plants are supposed to come […] Read more
MNRE Issues Guidelines For PM-KUSUM Scheme At Feeder Level Updated On Mon, Dec 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable (MNRE), after consultation with state governments, has decided to issue Guidelines for Implementation of Feeder Level Solarisation under Component-C of PM-KUSUM Scheme. The Scheme consists of three components. Component-A includes installation of Decentralized Ground Mounted Grid Connected Renewable Power Plants, Component-B includes installation of standalone Solar Powered Agriculture Pumps […] Read more
