REIL Tenders for Installation and O&M of Rooftop Solar Plants in Bihar Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy REIL has once again issued a tender for the commissioning and maintenance of residential rooftop solar systems across various locations in Bihar. Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) has once again issued a tender for the rate contract for commissioning and maintenance of residential rooftop solar PV power systems across various locations in Bihar. The […] Read more
EDF-Jinko Consortium Awarded World’s Largest Solar Project in Abu Dhabi Updated On Tue, Jul 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The consortium of EDF Renewables and Jinko Power has been awarded the Al Dhafra solar project in Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest solar project when complete. The bidder consortium, formed by French EDF Group subsidiary, EDF Renewables and Chinese Jinko Power, both global leaders in renewable energy, has been awarded the Al Dhafra solar project […] Read more
Skilancer Solar Launches Waterless Robots for Rooftop Solar Panels Updated On Tue, Jul 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Skilancer Solar has launched its autonomous waterless robot for the cleaning of small-scale solar power plants installed on residential rooftops. Cleantech startup Skilancer Solar has announced the launch of its autonomous waterless robot for the cleaning of small-scale solar power plants installed on residential rooftops. This product will be an addition to the firms’ portfolio […] Read more
Now Punjab Wants to Tear Up Solar Contracts Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Even as the issues from Andhra Pradesh are still to be resolved, comes the news of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), the key state discom, pushing for a 10 percent discom from solar power producers. PSCL’s logic? The hit to collections during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the amazing argument that while determining the rate, […] Read more
Sterlite Power Concludes Refinancing of GPTL Project With HDFC Bank Updated On Tue, Jul 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sterlite Power has successfully completed the refinancing of the loan for the Gurgaon Palwal Transmission Limited (GPTL) project with HDFC Bank. Leading global power transmission player – Sterlite Power has announced that it has successfully completed the refinancing of the loan for the Gurgaon Palwal Transmission Limited (GPTL) project, within 3 months of the project […] Read more
Avaada Energy Gets LoA from MSEDCL to Develop 350 MW Solar Plant in M’rashtra Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vineet Mittal-led Avaada Energy, a leading solar energy developer, has secured the Letter of Award (LoA) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd (MSEDCL) to develop 350 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the state. Mumbai-headquartered Avaada Energy said in a statement that “it has been accorded a Letter of Award (LoA) to develop a […] Read more
CERC’s Order Lowering REC Forbearance, Floor Price Removal Positive for Obligated Entities Updated On Wed, Jun 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy With the significant reduction in wind and solar power tariffs during the last three years, the power sector regulator Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has recently reduced the forbearance prices and also removed the floor price for the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). This move is expected to negatively impact the REC projects, even as it […] Read more
Dark Clouds Gathering Over C&I Segment, Says ICRA Updated On Fri, Jun 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a report carried by wire agencies, ICRA’s (Formerly Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India) sector head and VP Girishkumar Kadam has been quoted as saying that renewable energy developers, based on third party or group captive off-take remain exposed to regulatory risk. The segment, called the C&I or commercial and industrial segment […] Read more
Covid, Consumer Focus Lead to ‘Regressive’ HERC Tariff Order for 2020-21 Updated On Thu, Jun 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy In its tariff order for the year 2020-21, the order of the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Comission throws up some issues which will be watched very carefully from here on. For the solar and broader renewable energy sector of course, the most serious hit is the waiver of the state’s RPO (Renewable Purchase Obligation) backlog till […] Read more
