MERC Offers Extension to 9 Wind Generators to Install Special Energy Meters Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy MERC has approved the petition filed by 9 wind energy generators, granting a period of 3 months for installation of individual Special Energy Meters The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest order has approved the petition filed by nine renewable (mainly wind) energy generators, granting an extended period of 3 months for completing […] Read more
SECI Extends EOI for Buying and Blending Conventional Power With RE Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the deadline for its EOI issued for the purchasing and blending of battery, conventional power with RE sources in India The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for its Expression of Interest (EOI) issued for the purchasing and blending of battery, conventional and hydro power with renewable energy […] Read more
KUSUM Scheme Expanded in new Budget to Cover 20 Lakh Farmers Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the expansion of PM KUSUM Scheme under which 20 lakh farmers will now be provided with funds to set up standalone solar pumps. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2019, while presenting the latest budget has announced the expansion of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM […] Read more
Budget 2020 and Renewables. An Evolving Story Updated On Sun, Feb 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy In the longest budget speech in history, the Finance Minister , Ms Nirmala Sitharaman managed to find a mention of the renewable sector, especially solar, at the beginning, middle and end, as it turned out. While the mention in the beginning was for the energy needs of farmers and the role of solar power, the […] Read more
Energy Storage Industry Sees New Opportunities in Sitharaman’s Budget 2020 Updated On Sat, Feb 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Welcoming the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2020, which was tabled in the parliament today, the energy storage industry body India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has sought numerous opportunities in this year’s Budget for the energy storage sector. From Sitharaman’s second Union Budget, the energy storage industry analyzed that it will not only provide […] Read more
Tender for 14 MW Solar With 42 MWh BESS Issued in Leh and Kargil Updated On Sat, Feb 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued an RfS for setting up of 14 MW solar power plants with 42 MWh Battery Energy Storage Systems in Leh and Kargil The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for setting up of 14 MW solar power plants with 42 MWh Battery Energy Storage Systems […] Read more
SECI Issues NIT for 5000 MW Power From Renewable and Thermal Sources Updated On Sat, Feb 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued an NIT for the procurement of 5000 MW power on the Round-The-Clock basis, from renewable energy projects, complemented with thermal power. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) for the procurement of 5000 MW power on Round-The-Clock based, from renewable energy projects, complemented with thermal […] Read more
India Sets Sight for 450 GW RE Capacity by 2030: President Kovind Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy India has embarked on an ambitious target of having 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030 to capitalise on its clean resources, President Ram Nath Kovind said India has embarked on an ambitious target of having 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030 and also provide 17 lakh solar pumps to farmers under Pradhan Mantri-Kusum […] Read more
Economic Survey 2019-20. Opportunity Ignored? Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy The Economic Survey for 2019-20 was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today in parliament. The survey, which is taken as a useful indicator of government intent, though not always ability to take action, is notable for what it talks about, and perhaps worryingly, what it ignores. Thus, in a survey where there seems to […] Read more
