MNRE Announces Draft of Quality Control Order for Solar Thermal Systems Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Order — Solar Thermal, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019 – will come into force a year after its publication in the Official Gazette. To address and ensure quality of solar components across India’s solar power ecosystem, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has floated a draft quality […] Read more
India Signs MoU to Share Bolivia’s Vast Lithium Deposit Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Both sides agreed to work together for exploration and extraction of the vast Lithium deposits of Bolivia. Lithium is a key resource used in making batteries that India needs for its clean technology initiatives such as increased use of electric cars. India after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bolivia, has leveraged its way […] Read more
Tender For Procurement of 100 Electric Buses Issued in Goa Updated On Sat, Mar 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is April 12, 2019 NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) has invited bids from eligible bidders for procuring 100 electric buses to operate in the state of Goa. The brief scope of work for the selected bidder/supplier will include the operation of 100 electric busses including their day-to-day maintenance. As […] Read more
Public Transport Permit Mandatory for Commercial EVs To Avail FAME-II Incentives Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) and Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme in its second phase starting next week, has made Public transport Mandatory for commercial EVs. From April 1, the owners of commercial electric vehicles (three wheelers and four wheelers) will be required to have a public transport permit from a government agency in […] Read more
Interview with Rajendra Kumar Parakh, CFO, Vikram Solar Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Availability of Domestic Finance at Viable Cost is Still a Distant Dream The only challenge that we can foresee is in terms of availability of finance and cost of finance available for renewable energy sector. Sources of finance for both solar manufacturing industry and solar deployment industry are scarce, a large part of funding comes […] Read more
Assam Issues Tender For 7 MW Rooftop Solar Plants on Social and Institutional Buildings Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is March 28, 2019. The Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) has issued a tender inviting bid from eligible bidders for the implementation of 7 MW of grid-connected solar rooftop projects for social and institutional buildings in the state under the RESCO model. These rooftop projects will be developed […] Read more
IOCL Floats Tender For 10 kW Solar Projects For 3 Outlets in Tamil Nadu Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is April 3, 2019, and the tenders will be opened on April 4, 2019. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has issued a tender inviting bids from eligible bidders for the deployment of 10 kW capacity captive solar photovoltaic project for 3 Freedom retail outlets (Pudukottai, Palamkottai, and Coimbatore) in […] Read more
NTPC Issues Tender For Geotechnical Investigations at Neemach, Sajapur and Agar Solar Parks in MP Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is April 3, 2019 NTPC Ltd. has invited bids from eligible bidders for conducting the preliminary and detailed geotechnical investigations for Neemach Solar Park, Sajapur Solar Park and Agar Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh. The brief scope of work for selected bidder(s) will include conducting field tests like Boreholes, […] Read more
DEWA & ACWA Power Reach Financial Closing on 950MW 4th Phase of MbRAM Solar Park Updated On Mon, Mar 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar park will produce 5,000 MW by 2030 with investments totaling AED 50 billion. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power and Silk Road Fund, which is owned by the Chinese Government, announced the financial closing of the 950 MW fourth phase of the Mohammed bin […] Read more
