We Need to Renew our Pledge to Renewables: Niti Aayog VC Updated On Thu, Aug 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy India needs to renew its pledge to renewables as thermal cannot take the country far due to environmental constraints, Niti Aayog VC Rajiv Kumar has said. India needs to renew its pledge to renewables as thermal energy cannot take the country far due to environmental constraints, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said. Delivering the keynote address on ‘Solar Energy: The […] Read more
KfW Grants Rs 600 Cr Loan for 125 MW Solar Project in West Bengal Updated On Thu, Aug 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy KfW has granted a Rs 600 crore loan to WBSEDCL for the work on the first phase of a 125 MW solar project in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. German state-owned development bank KfW has granted a Rs 600 crore loan to the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) for the […] Read more
Record Low Price in Latest Onshore Wind Auction in Greece Updated On Wed, Aug 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy In its latest onshore wind auction, Greece has awarded 20-year contracts for more than 472 MW of onshore projects, including one at a new record low price. In its latest onshore wind auction, Greece has awarded 20-year contracts for more than 472 MW of onshore wind energy projects, including one at a new record low […] Read more
Change-in-law Payments Worth an Additional Rs 4000 Cr for Solar Sector: CRISIL Updated On Wed, Aug 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Change in Law payments by Discoms and SECI for GST to SPDs, together with SGD reimbursements will lead to Rs 4,000 crore cash inflow for the solar sector, as per CRISIL. Recent commencement of Change in Law payments by state power distribution companies (Discoms) and the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for Goods and […] Read more
Voltalia Begins Setting Up 59 MW Brazil Wind Farm Updated On Wed, Aug 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The VSM4 project is in Voltalia’s Serra Branca cluster, the world’s biggest wind-and-solar cluster Voltalia, an international player in renewable energy sector, started construction of its 59 MW VSM4 wind farm in the Serra Branca cluster, Brazil. Nordex Group is supplying the 17 wind turbines to be installed at the VSM4 site, each with a […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline for 15 MW Floating Solar Tender in Himachal Updated On Tue, Aug 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of 15 MW grid-connected floating solar PV power plant in Himachal Pradesh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in its latest notification has announced that it has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of solar power […] Read more
ISA Amends Framework Agreement Allowing UN Member States to Join Updated On Tue, Aug 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy UN member states will now be able to join the ISA after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced amendments to the framework agreement. Uniter Nations (UN) member states will now be able to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced amendments to the ISA’s framework agreement. For […] Read more
‘Surge ‘in Residential Rooftop Solar in NCR: The Alternative Reality Of Delhi Discoms Updated On Tue, Aug 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms in Delhi claim they are witnessing a ‘surge’ in the residential rooftop solar segment, with more than ‘1900 net metering’ connections installed in recent years. Irony just found a new supporter. The Delhi discoms. According to them, barely 1900 solar rooftop connections in the past three years count as a ‘surge’ in solar rooftop […] Read more
SJVN Looking to Acquire Hydro and Solar PV Projects Updated On Mon, Aug 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy An EOI has been issued by SJVN The Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN), a joint venture of Government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh, is on the lookout for solar PV and hydropower projects for acquisition. With this, SJVN becomes second government agency after NTPC to go for acquisition recently for expansion. SJVN […] Read more
