Andhra Pradesh’s New CM Elect is Sold on Renewables, with Conditions Updated On Tue, May 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy In an Interview to India Today, YS Jaganmohan Reddy, who will be sworn in as the state’s next Chief Minister on May 30, expressed the hope that his regime will be able to use solar in a big way. In a wide ranging interview where he spoke about a host of issues, the incoming CM’s […] Read more
SECI Extends Tender For Floating Solar Plus BESS at Lakshadweep Updated On Tue, May 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the tender deadline from June 3, 2019, to August 5, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) extends the tender deadline setting up of 20 MW floating solar PV power plants with associated 60 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Lakshadweep again. The last date for bid submission has been […] Read more
The Case for the benefits of Rooftop Solar for Discoms Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Energy and environment think tank, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) recently published an article highlighting the positive impact rooftop solar can have on the countries struggling discoms, which have arguably been among the leading causes for the slow adoption of solar rooftop solutions. India has committed to 175 GW of Renewable Energy by 2022. […] Read more
Missing The Sunshine – Mini Grids in India Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as the solar story develops in India, there is a part of the sector that has quietly been working and making an impact in its own way. Yes, Mini Grids and even micro grids, in the limited opportunities they have had in the country, have made a strong case for themselves. Serving areas that […] Read more
Over Rs 150 Crore Rooftop Solar Power Scam Surfaces in JAKEDA Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy A multi-crore scam has surfaced in Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA). Solar Projects worth Rs 155 crore for supply, installation and commissioning of roof top solar power plants were allotted to 10 firms without any tenders while the 14 other firms which qualified in the tendering process got just Rs 42.35 crore contract, […] Read more
Indian Oil Floats Tender For 150 kW Solar Plant in Assam Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is June 3, 2019 The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has issued tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for the deployment of 150 kW ground-mounted grid-connected solar PV power plant at its LPG Bottling Plant in North Guwahati, Assam. The brief scope of work for the selected bidders will include […] Read more
Bad News. After Karnataka, Tamil Nadu’s Tangedco gets Tender Fatigue Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy If there was ever a case of the perils of high government involvement, the renewables sector has probably seen every aspect of it in the past year. From open tenders with price ceilings, to waiting for policy clarity on cost escalations due to safeguard duty, and now, the incredible news of some of the leading […] Read more
China, US & France Top 3 Markets for RE, India Slips to 4th: Report Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy China and US held the top 2 attractive markets’ status for Renewable energy according to EY index while India drops its third position. China and the US remained the most attractive markets for renewable energy in Ernst & Young’s 53rd edition of the Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI). The next spot was held by France which ranked third […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL Issues Tender For 100 MW Renewable Power Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) for the procurement of renewable power (non-solar) on a short-term power purchase agreement to meet its Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) targets. The Discom is looking to procure up to 300 MUs or 100 MW of renewable energy for a period starting June […] Read more