PFC, REC may Restrict Funding for Projects Using Chinese Equipment Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government’s economic response against China may see public-sector financiers like PFC, REC restricting funding of projects that use equipment from the country The government’s economic response against China may see public sector financiers restricting funding of projects that use equipment from the neighbouring country. The practice would first be adopted in the power sector, […] Read more
Rajnath Singh Launches NOC Issuance Portal for Power Projects Updated On Mon, Jun 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on Monday has launched a new online application portal for the issuance of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for power projects and Research Survey Exploration Exploitation (RSEE) activities in the Indian Territorial Waters (TW) and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The move came as the government wants to ensure ease of business and […] Read more
SCCL’s 81 MW Solar Projects Saw Yet another Extension from SECI Updated On Mon, Jun 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy State-owned coal mining giant Singareni Collieries Co. Ltd’s (SCCL’s) solar projects having an aggregate capacity of 81 MW saw yet another extension for the deadline for submission of bids from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The said tender is a combination of three different solar project tenders including 34 MW (AC) ground-based solar photovoltaic […] Read more
EIB Finances 200 MW Solar Projects in Spain, 2 Wind Farms in Austria Updated On Mon, Jun 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy EIB is investing EUR 43.5 mn to finance 200 MW solar projects in Spain, and EUR 63 mn for construction and operation of two new wind farms in Austria. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced that it is investing EUR 43.5 million to finance the largest solar project in Andalusia and one of the most powerful in […] Read more
MNRE Issues Guidelines for Wind Power Procurement from 2.5 GW ISTS Projects Updated On Fri, Jun 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for implementation of ‘scheme for a tariff-based competitive bidding process for procurement of renewable energy power from 2500 MW ISTS connected blended wind power projects’. The government has implemented the scheme for procurement of power at a tariff discovered via a transparent process of […] Read more
AES Issues RfP Seeking 1 GW of Carbon-Free Energy Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy AES has issued an RfP, seeking new and repowered carbon-free projects for its customers in the PJM area, inclusive of its strategic alliance with Google. AES has issued a Request for Proposals (RfP), seeking new and repowered carbon-free renewable energy projects for its customers in the PJM area, inclusive of AES’ strategic alliance with Google. […] Read more
Canadian Solar Inks 2 PPAs for 274 MW PV Projects in Brazil Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar, a leading solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, has recently entered into two private power purchase agreements (PPA) with Braskem S.A. and COPEL Energia for an aggregate 274 MW of capacity of solar power projects in Brazil. Braskem is a Brazilian petrochemical company and is the largest producer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas. It […] Read more
Cleantech Solar Inks APAC’s Largest Green Deal for Rooftop PV Projects Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Cleantech Solar has secured a USD 75 million green loan from ING Bank, Singapore Branch, the largest deal in the APAC to date in the C&I renewables sector. Singapore-based Cleantech Solar, one of the largest commercial and industrial (C&I) focused solar PV developers in Asia, has secured a USD 75 million green loan deal from […] Read more
SECI again Extended Bid Submission Date for 4MW Floating Solar plus BESS Tender Updated On Fri, Jun 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a series of extensions, the tender for 4 MW floating solar with 2 MW/ 1 MWh BESS in North Andaman has also sought extension once again. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), in its latest notification, has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of solar power developers for […] Read more
