RE Plus Storage is Cost Competitive With new Coal Plants in Tamil Nadu: Report Updated On Thu, Jan 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new economic viability analysis reveals that RE along with battery storage in Tamil Nadu is cost-competitive with new coal power plants. A new economic viability analysis reveals that renewable energy (RE) along with battery storage in Tamil Nadu is cost-competitive with new coal power plants. The report finds the levelised cost of energy (LCOE) […] Read more
Electric Buses Start Off In Andaman, Supporting Emissions Clean Up Updated On Wed, Jan 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands flagged-off a fleet of 14 electric buses on Republic Day. The project for 40 electric buses is being executed by National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN Limited), a 100 percent subsidiary of NTPC Limited, a PSU under Ministry of Power, Government of […] Read more
MNRE Extends Last Date for BIS Testing to June 30, 2021 Updated On Wed, Jan 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Responding to pleas by multiple manufacturers and trade bodies, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has extended the last date for self certification for SPV (Solar) inverters has been extended yet again from December 31 2020 to June 30, 2021 now. This is subject to the condition that relevant manufacturers will have valid IEC […] Read more
SECI Schedules Pre-Bid Meeting for 50 MW Solar Tender in Tamil Nadu Updated On Wed, Jan 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI will be conducting a pre-bid meeting for its tender for the commissioning of a combined 50 MW solar PV project with land in Tamil Nadu. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has notified that it will be conducting a pre-bid meeting for its upcoming project for the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing […] 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
Budget 2021. Familiar Tussle Between Developers And Manufacturers Updated On Mon, Jan 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy As the 2021 budget comes around on February 1, it is widely considered to be one of the most critical of the century, coming as it does after the Covid-19 pandemic, which is still to end. While the start of vaccination has brought in a semblance of control back to the government on its future, […] Read more
Panasonic Life Solutions India to Provide Charging Infra to PMI for 1000 e-Buses Updated On Fri, Jan 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Panasonic Life Solutions India will provide high-tech EV charging infrastructure to PMI for operating more than 1000 electric buses. Panasonic Life Solutions India has formed a partnership with PMI Electro Mobility to provide high-tech EV charging infrastructure. In the first phase of rollout the firm will provide PMI with EV charging infrastructure across 17 cities […] Read more
Tender Issued for 40 MW Rooftop Solar Projects in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Fri, Jan 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy MPUVNL has tendered for the discovery of tariff and the selection of SPDs for implementation of 40 MW of rooftop solar systems in Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders, for the discovery of tariff and the selection of Solar Power Developers (SPDs) for […] Read more
Solar now the Cheapest Source of new Power in Many Markets: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Jan 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report finds that by 2030, solar will become the cheapest source of new power in every US state, plus Canada, China & 14 other nations The cost of solar power has dropped 90 percent over the last two decades, and will likely fall another 15 percent to 25 percent in the decade to […] Read more
