Storage Stays In Focus With New 1200 MW tender Plan from SECI Updated On Wed, Apr 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy After the success of its previous 1200 MW tender for renewable generation plus guaranteed peak supply, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notice inviting tender (NIT) for a repeat of its previous tender. That was oversubscribed by 420 MW. SECI informs us that details will be uploaded soon on the website […] Read more
Power Ministry Committed for 24×7 Supply to Consumers: RK Singh Updated On Mon, Mar 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy In the wake of lockdown imposed across the country to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the Power Minister RK Singh has ensured round-the-clock power supply to consumers. The Minister said that “in this time of crisis, the Ministry of Power is committed to providing 24×7 supply of electricity to all consumers.” He further […] Read more
From 7 Paise Per KwH To Ownership. On SECI’s Future Plans Updated On Sun, Mar 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) CMD, Mr J S Swain, has been quoted in a recent interview to the Economic Times as saying that SECI plans to move to become a developer itself, with a first target of setting up 5000 MW of Solar-Wind hybrid projects in the coming decade. That announcement is a […] Read more
What India’s Large Storage Tender Means for Its Coal Thermal Sector Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Coal, despite its stubborn persistence to the country’s energy needs, might have seen the beginning of the end. The lead indicator? Prices discovered in the largest ever renewable plus storage tender by SECI. In August 2019, SECI, the country’s primary nodal agency for renewable energy auctions and purchases came out with a huge tender. On […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for 4 MW Floating Solar Plus BESS Tender Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its 4 MW floating solar plus 2 MW/01 MWh BESS tender at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for a second time The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification, extending the bid submission deadline for its 4 MW floating solar power plant with 2 […] Read more
Floating Solar, Agro PV will Open New Horizon for Solar Energy: Rajneesh Khattar Updated On Sat, Feb 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy I handpick bifacial modules in addition to solar plus storage solutions that would be most relevant for meeting requirements. Also electric vehicles plus solarised charging stations will embark upon new era of energy revolution. Floating solar and agro PV (Being newer applications though!!) will open up yet another horizon of mass consumption of solar energy […] Read more
Rajasthan Gets Rs 4000 Cr Investment for 925 MW Solar Plant Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC and RSDCL are set to sign an agreement with an investment worth Rs 4000 crore to develop 925 MW solar power projects in Nokh Solar Park in Rajasthan In what will become the first largest investment in Rajasthan during the current regime of the Congress government, NTPC and Rajasthan Solarpark Development Corporation Ltd (RSDCL), a subsidiary of RRECL, […] Read more
SECI Scores 9 Bids Worth 3.5 GW in Response to 1.2 GW Solar Tender Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has reported a list of 9 bidders who have submitted bids against the nodal agencies 1.2 GW solar tender (ISTS-VIII) which was issued in January. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has reported a list of nine bidders who have submitted prospective bids against the nodal agencies 1.2 GW solar tender (ISTS-VIII) which […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for its 4 MW Floating Solar With BESS Tender Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its 4 MW floating solar power plant with 2 MW/01 MWh BESS tender at Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification, extending the bid submission deadline for its 4 MW floating solar power plant with 2 MW/01 MWh Battery […] Read more