PGCIL Proposes Evacuation System For Potential Solar, Wind Farms in the Western Zone Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Powergrid Corporation of India (PGCIL) recently came up with a detailed proposal for developing a transmission system for the evacuation of power from potential solar and wind energy zones in the western region. The corporation agreed on the proposal during the first Western Region Standing Committee on Transmission (WRSCT) meeting. Subsequently, a petition was […] Read more
JERC Issues Draft RE Tariff Regulation For Goa and UTs Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy All renewable energy power projects will be treated as “must run” and the procurement of power from such projects will not be subjected to ‘merit order dispatch’ principles. The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for the state of Goa and union territories has issued draft regulations for determining tariffs from renewable sources including solar. JERC […] Read more
Tender For 250 kW Solar Plant Issued in Kerala Updated On Tue, May 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is May 28, 2019. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEBL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from domestic bidders for the appointment of EPC contractors for setting up of grid-connected solar PV power plants worth 250 kW at the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur. The scope of […] Read more
United States Hits 2 Mn Solar Installations, 4 Mn Expected by 2023: Report Updated On Fri, May 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The report forecasts that there will be 3 million installations in 2021 and 4 million in 2023, continuing the swift rise of solar. A new report has revealed that the United States has crossed the 2 million solar PV installations landmark. Progressing at an astonishing rate, the second million installations came in a period of […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Becomes First Turbine Manufacturer with Investment Grade Rating Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company obtained a BBB- long-term credit rating, with a positive outlook, from Standard & Poor’s (S&P), and a Baa3 outlook stable rating from Moody’s. Spanish renewable energy major, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) recently became the first wind turbine manufacturer to attain an investment grade rating. The company obtained a BBB- long-term credit rating, […] Read more
NTPC Ordered to Release Bank Guarantees of 3 IPPs in Rajasthan Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The commission ruled that the retention of the performance bank guarantees by NTPC was illegal and arbitrary. NTPC Ltd. has been ordered by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to release the performance bank guarantees (PBG) of three independent power producers (IPP) operating in the Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan. The commission responded in response […] Read more
Vestas Reports Drop in Earnings in Q1 Results Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Denmark-based turbine manufacturer and wind energy solutions provider, Vestas, recently issued its financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2019. The financial report revealed that in the first quarter of 2019, the company generated revenue of EUR 1,730 million, marking an increase of 2 percent compared to the same period last year. However, the […] Read more
MNRE Offers Clarification on Import of Lead-Acid Battery For Solar Applications Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The ministry clarified that secondary cells and batteries of lead acid and nickel-based chemistry are covered under the order. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has offered clarification regarding the import of batteries of lead-acid based chemistry under the ministry’s Solar Photovoltaics Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) order which […] Read more
Sungrow Bags 400 MW Inverter Deal For Chile’s Largest Solar Plant Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar PV farm in Copiapó, once completed, is expected to be the largest PV plant in the South American nation. Sungrow, one of the leading global inverter solution supplier for renewables, has signed an agreement with Enel Green Power Chile to supply its featured 1500V inverter solutions to a 400 MW PV farm in […] Read more
