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
Karnataka Tops the Chart in Renewable Energy Capacity Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy Having 12,640 MW of cumulative capacity of installed renewable energy, Karnataka is leading the way in generating renewable energy. With a view of cutting carbon emissions and moving towards a sustainable future, Karnataka has now become the number one state in renewable energy capacity addition. Having 12,640 MW of cumulative capacity of installed renewable energy, […] Read more
SB Energy, Adani Green Win 840 MW at SECI’s Hybrid Auction Updated On Thu, Dec 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy SB Energy has won the project at Rs 2.67 per unit of electricity generated while Adani Green Energy won at Rs 2.69 per unit at the auction. In the Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI’s) first wind-solar hybrid auction of 1,200 MW capacity, SoftBank-backed SB Energy and Adani Green Energy won 450 MW and 390 MW respectively. Further, […] Read more
Government to Reverse Auction Wind-Solar Hybrid Project Updated On Mon, Nov 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The tender had received a tepid response from the industry with just Adani Green Energy and SB Energy bidding for the project. The government has decided to go for a reverse auction for its first wind-solar hybrid tender for which two companies submitted their bid. Adani Green Energy and Softbank-backed SB Energy will compete for […] Read more
Low-ceiling tariff by SECI gets auction postponed again for 1200 MW Hybrid Tender Updated On Mon, Oct 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The main reason was poor response from developers, who claimed to have stayed away mainly because SECI had set a tariff ceiling for the auction at Rs 2.60 per unit, which developers felt was too low. The auction, which was to be held on October 26, is now set for November 14. SECI has postponed its […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Kapil Maheshwari, CEO, Hinduja Renewables Energy Pvt Ltd Updated On Sat, Oct 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. To begin with, how do you see your journey with Renewables Industry? I started my journey in Renewables Energy from the days of completing my masters from IIT, Bombay. Since then I am part of this industry in geographies like US, Germany and India. Started my journey as Design Engineer in RE Industry and […] Read more
India May Achieve 76% of Renewable Energy Target by 2022, says Report Updated On Tue, Oct 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy Nonetheless, the government’s commitment and support towards renewables remain strong. One of the world’s leading research and consultancy group Wood Mackenzie in its report said that India may achieve about 76 per cent of the target of having 175 GW of renewable power generation capacity by the scheduled date of 2022 as it faces myriad challenges. […] Read more
CLP India, Suzlon Join Hands for 2 Solar Projects in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Sep 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the deal, CLP India has agreed to acquire 49 percent stake in Gale Solarfarms and Tornado Solarfarms, two special purpose vehicles (SPV) set-up by Suzlon. Foreign investor CLP India and renewable energy solutions provider Suzlon has inked a joint venture pact for two solar projects of 50 MW and 20 MW in Dhule, […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Commissions NTPC’s 3.375 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project Updated On Thu, Aug 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy This is the first pilot renewable energy hybrid project in India that was developed from the engineering design stage, according to Siemens Gamesa. Spanish Renewable energy manufacturer and provider, Siemens Gamesa has commissioned a 3.375 MW wind-solar hybrid power project for the state-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). This is the first pilot renewable energy […] Read more
