Finally, some Solar action from Bihar as BREDA tenders out 250 MW Updated On Tue, Jun 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Bihar, a long term laggard in solar with barely a 100MW of operational solar installations in the state, is finally moving to change the status quo, it seems. The state’s nodal agency, Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) has invited bids for setting up 250 MW of grid-connected ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in the state. […] Read more
BHEL Wins Rs 530 crore Orders to Set up Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Jun 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), the country’s largest power equipment manufacturer, today announced it has won three orders worth Rs 530 crore for setting up Solar Photovoltaic power plants on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) basis in Maharashtra and Gujarat. The orders are for a total of 135 Megawatt (MW) capacity have been placed by […] Read more
CPWD To Install ‘Solar Trees’ in Central Govt Residential Complexes Updated On Mon, Jun 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has directed its officials to explore the possibility of installing “solar trees” in residential complexes of government employees. The move intends to promote renewable energy and reduce carbon footprint by the CPWD, the prime construction agency of the central government. According to an official, the concept of “solar trees” […] Read more
The Auto Industry Plays the Job card To Get A Greater Say in EV Roadmap Updated On Mon, Jun 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy India’s Auto Industry, stuck in a what seems to be a global slowdown for sales and growth in passenger vehicles, has fallen back on the risk of massive job losses and worse to push for a greater say in the government’s EV policy. At a time when the industry seems ill-equipped to adapt fast enough […] Read more
EV Infrastructure: Uttar Pradesh Starts First With EOI Updated On Mon, Jun 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh government has become the first off the blocks when it comes to establishing an enabling infrastructure for electric vehicles. The state agency has invited expressions of interest(EoIs) from companies to set up charging stations in the state, soon after the central power ministry issued its guidelines for such facilities in December last […] Read more
Political Risk Spikes In Andhra As Jagan Government Questions PPA’s Updated On Mon, Jun 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The central government has been forced to move and publicly ‘advise’ the newly elected government in Andhra Pradesh, where the new Chief Minister, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has voiced doubts on the PPA’s signed by his predecessor government of Chandrababu Naidu. The central missive follows the state government’s first moves, which included an order to […] Read more
GIPCL Commissions 75 MW Solar Plant in Gujarat Updated On Fri, Jun 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd. (GIPCL) has announced the commissioning of a 75 MW solar PV power plant at Gujarat Solar Park in Patan, Gujarat. GIPCL had emerged as one of the successful bidders for the 75 MW solar power plant in the e-reverse auction conducted by the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) in […] Read more
WWF Report on Renewable Energy Demand in India: Corporate Buyer’s Perspective Updated On Fri, Jun 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The corporate sector accounts for about 50 percent of total electricity consumption in India. The sector, therefore, has a critical role to play for India to achieve its ambitious renewable energy targets of 175GW installed capacity by 2022. The electricity sector has transformed rapidly with a substantial fall in renewable energy prices (solar and wind […] Read more
RfS For Procurement of 500 MW Wind Power Issued in Maharashtra Updated On Fri, Jun 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy MSEDCL has issued an RfS, inviting bids from eligible parties for the purchase of 500 MW of wind power on a long-term contract from wind energy projects. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS), inviting bids from eligible parties for the purchase of 500 MW of wind […] Read more