Amendments to Guidelines for Tariff Based Bidding on Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jan 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has made amendments to the guidelines for the bidding process of solar photovoltaic projects. Issuing changes in the bid submission deadline, the period of financial closure and commissioning period The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification with amendments to the guidelines for the tariff-based competitive bidding process for […] Read more
KERC Proposes Generic Tariff for Wind Projects at Rs 2.95/KWh Updated On Fri, Jan 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy After finalizing the proposal and getting approvals, this will become the ceiling tariff for wind tenders in the state of Karnataka during the FY. Bringing uniformity to the wind power space in Karnataka, The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed the generic tariff for the year 2019-20 at Rs 2.95 per kilowatt hour. After finalizing […] Read more
Leclanché to Complete 100 MW of Storage Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Leclanché’s Lithium Titanate Cells (LTO)-based Battery Energy Storage System was selected to power this landmark project. Leclanché SA, one of the world’s leading energy storage solutions companies, was expected to complete more than 100 MWh of stationary storage projects around the world. Anil Srivastava, CEO of Leclanché announced during the 2018 Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) […] Read more
New Report from Navigant Research Sheds Light on Microgrid Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Since 2Q 2018, Navigant Research has identified more than 240 additional microgrid projects, representing over 1,239 MW. A new report from Navigant Research presents data on known grid-tied and remote microgrid projects in the planned, developing, and deployed stages across six geographies and seven microgrid segments. Since 2Q 2018,a Navigant Research has identified more than […] Read more
SECI Issues RfS for 1200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The maximum tariff payable to each WPD is fixed at Rs 2.85/kWh for the entire term of 25 years. State-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued Request for Selection (RfS) document for setting up of 1200 MW ISTS connected wind power projects (Tranche-VI) on “Build Own Operate” basis. This 1200MW solar-wind hybrid tender […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids for 7.5GW Solar Projects in Leh, Kargil Updated On Wed, Jan 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Moreover, SECI will enter into the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the successful bidders for purchase of solar power for a period of 35 years. The government-backed Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) document for selection of solar power developers for setting up of 7500 MW grid-connected solar […] Read more
NCLT Allows Demerger of Emami’s Power and Cement Business Updated On Thu, Dec 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy In the petition filed with NCLT, Emami pegged that the demerger will bring strength to each business with a focused and individual attention. National Company Law Tribunal’s Kolkata bench has recently approved the demerger of Emami’s solar power business, Emami Power, from its cement business, Emami Cement Limited. A petition was filed by the Indian […] Read more
Bids for setting up of Wind Power Projects of over 8000 MW Capacity Finalised Updated On Thu, Dec 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The wind power projects in the country are installed on the basis of commercial viability through tariff based competitive bidding process. As on date, the bids for setting up of wind power projects of aggregate 8389.90 MW capacity have been finalised through Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) and National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. […] Read more
LPU Students Create Solar Powered Driverless Bus Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The first prototype of the bus will be used to ferry PM Narendra Modi to the Indian Science Congress venue which will be held in LPU. In a proud development, students from various department of Lovely Professional University (LPU) have recently designed and built a driverless car which is powered using solar energy. The first […] Read more