Indonesian Government to Regulate Selling of Solar Power to PLN Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Government Regulations on Rooftop Solar PV drafted by Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry (EMR) includes setting of power selling capacity to maximum of 90 percent. As a part of relief to the domestic solar power generators, Indonesian Government is soon going to issue regulations regarding the rooftop solar pv systems in order to allow […] Read more
BEST to Set up World’s First Thermal Battery Plant Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy World’s first thermal battery plant in Andhra Pradesh would manufacture thermal batteries which would supply power for a longer duration than the Lithium-ion battery. Leading power storage service provider, Bharat Energy Storage Technology (BEST) has revealed setting up a thermal battery plant in Andhra Pradesh. Considered as a great addition, world’s first thermal battery plant […] Read more
SECI Launches e-Tender for 150 MW Solar PV Plant for SCCL Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy SCCL tender includes design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, commissioning, and comprehensive operations and management. Expanding the solar power segment in Telangana, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has rolled out e-tender for 150 MW of solar PV power plant at different locations of Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL). The project in the tender includes design, […] Read more
Apple Partners with Swiss Re, Akamai and Etsy to develop Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy The plant collectively is expected to produce 290 MW of addition power in the Pennsylvania, Jersey, Maryland (PJM) Power Pool grid catering major parts of Eastern U.S. As part of its environmental efforts, Apple has partnered with e-commerce player- Etsy, reinsurance company- Swiss Re and Cambridge’s cloud service provider- Akamai Technologies to develop two new wind […] Read more
Anti-Dumping & Safeguard Duties- A Cloud of Uncertainty Still Remain to be Cleared Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Despite a significant move taken by the Indian government a month ago, to promote the power of solar in tackling climate change globally, where, India took centre stage by leading the bunch of nations from across the globe during the International Solar Alliance (ISA) founding ceremony. India, too, is dealing with various bottlenecks on domestic […] Read more
NTPC Postpones 2 GW Solar Auction Citing Opposition to Safeguard Duty Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy The NTPC put-off on the auction process was prompted by the concerns of bidders over the impact of safeguard duty on imports on their present financial frameworks. State-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has postponed a 2000 MW solar tender for a week citing developers’ dissent over the 25 percent safeguard duty imposed on solar […] Read more
Ind-Ra Upgrades Mytrah Energy from ‘IND-BBB’ to ‘IND-A’ Updated On Mon, Aug 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The rating agency has upgraded Mytrah’s long-term credit rating from ‘BBB’ TO ‘A-‘ and short term rating from ‘A3’ to ‘A2+’. A leading wind energy service provider in India, Mytrah Energy (MEIPL) has received a higher credit rating from the chief market analyst India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra). The rating agency has upgraded Mytrah’s long-term […] Read more
Tata Power’s CGPL Wins ‘Gold’ at FAME ‘Excellence in Safety’ Awards Updated On Mon, Aug 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The award, given by the Foundation for Accelerated Mass Empowerment (FAME), recognizes industries for implementing best occupational health and safety systems, processes and practices. Tata Power’s wholly owned subsidy in Gujarat, Coastal Gujarat Power (CGPL) won ‘Gold’ at the FAME ‘Excellence of Safety’ awards for best safety practices and implementing workplace safety norms for the […] Read more
SECI Quashes 2000 MW Wind Power Tender as Infra Blues Repel Bidders Updated On Mon, Aug 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy SECI’s decision axed bids submitted by Renew Power, Adani Green Energy, Sprng Energy and Alfanar Energy. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has cancelled a 2000 MW wind power tender owing to the under subscription for 800 MW of power auction. A senior government official told ET, “We have decided to cancel the tender since […] Read more
