Change In FDRE Bidding Norms Can Aid RE Growth: EMBER Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy EMBER recently released a policy paper highlighting the importance of changing the approach to bidding in the FDRE tenders to increase renewable energy (RE) capacity growth in India. It also stated that it’s unfair to make developers responsible for handling the unpredictable nature of renewable energy in contracts and that this should be rethought. EMBER […] Read more
SECI’s FDRE Tender Breaks New Ground With sub 5 Tariff at Rs 4.98/unit Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a historic moment, the country has witnessed awarding of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FRDE) contracts at tariffs as low as Rs 4.98 per unit. This came in response to a tender issued by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 630 MW of FDRE power. The move is likely to boost […] Read more
NTPC-REL Launches Tender For 1200 MW Hybrid Project Across India Updated On Mon, Jul 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy National Thermal Power Corporation Renewable Energy (NTPC-REL), has released a tender, inviting bids for the selection of hybrid power generators on Build Own Operate basis. This project is undertaken to supply 1200 MW of power from ISTS-Connected wind-solar hybrid power projects anywhere in India. the last date for submitting bids is August 7, 2024. The […] Read more
GUVNL Awards Gensol 250 MW/500 MWh BESS Project Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based, state electricity regulation board Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) declared Gensol Engineering as the lowest bidder for the project in a energy storage tender issued by them. The EPC company emerged as the lowest bidder for its 250 MW/500 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) project. GUVNL released the tender for this […] Read more
SJVN, Hero Future Energies Sign PPA For 120 MW AP Solar Project Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN Limited (SJVN), an Indian Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), recently signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Hero Future Energies. The company singed this agreement with SJVN Limited for a 120 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project to be developed in Andhra Pradesh. Under the agreement, the project is expected to be commissioned […] Read more
TPREL, SJVN Sign PPA For 460 MW Firm & Dispatchable Project Updated On Sat, May 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SJVN Limited (SJVN), an Indian Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), for a 460 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) Project. The plant, designed to meet the 460 MW FDRE requirement, integrates solar, wind, and battery storage technologies to ensure efficient energy […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids for 500 MW Firm & Dispatchable Power from Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Fri, Sep 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued an RFS for 500 MW firm and dispatchable power from ISTS-connected Renewable Energy (RE) power projects. SECI will select renewable energy power developers for the supply of 500 MW firm and dispatchable power on demand-following basis from ISTS-connected RE projects in India. Land and connectivity shall […] Read more
The 10 Big Milestones That Will Define India’s RE Sector In 2025 Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian renewable energy market witnessed several historic events in 2024. These include policy changes, diversified and copious tenders, a record pace of green project installations, bulging order books across manufacturers, EPCs and more. While the overarching focus of the year was to be self-reliant in manufacturing, with real progress finally visible, China still cast […] Read more
Winning Bids Cross Rs 3/kWh In SECI’s 1 GW Solar Tender Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an ominous sign of changing market dynamics, SECI’s 1000 MW Tranche XVIII tender for ISTS connected solar projects has attracted winning bids, all over Rs 3/kWh. The tender, released in September this year, has ReNew Solar Power( 250 MW at Rs 3.04), Acme Solar holdings (300 MW at Rs 3.05) and Adani Green Energy […] Read more
