KVG Bank, Bengaluru Firm to Provide Solar Pumps to Karnataka Farmers Updated On Mon, Jan 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVG Bank) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based MECWIN Technologies Ltd to introduce farmer- friendly solar-powered pump sets through bank’s finance. KVGB general manager P Srinivas Rao and MECWIN Technologies co-founder Shivakumar H M signed the agreement in the presence of KVGB chairman P Gopi Krishna here on Saturday. […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa to Supply Turbines for 302MW Wind Farm in Karnataka Updated On Tue, Dec 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has secured a new order in India from Ayana Renewable Power Six Private Limited to supply a 302MW wind power project. The company will provide 84 units of its SG 3.6-145 wind turbine for the purpose of installation in the Gadag district of Karnataka. Ayana first partnered with Siemens Gamesa in 2019 for […] Read more
Tech firms Plan ₹5k cr invt in Karnataka For Solar Cells, Other Electronics Updated On Sun, Nov 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy Prominent tech companies such as HCL have come forward to invest over Rs 5,000 crore in Karnataka, a State Minister said on Thursday. Addressing reporters at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2021, the Minister for IT-BT and Higher Education, Dr C N Ashwath Narayan, said HCL, Applied Material, Rakon, and Chint have come forward to invest […] Read more
State Energy Efficiency Index ’20 Out: #1 Karnataka; #2 Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Oct 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Karnataka has ranked no. 1 on the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2020 as a result of undertaking various initiatives to upscale energy efficiency in the state, beyond notifications of relevant regulations, said the Ministry of Power. In SEEI 2020, 36 states and union territories have been assessed. Based on their efforts and achievements, states have […] Read more
Sembcorp Bags 180MW Wind Power Project in Karnataka from SECI Updated On Mon, Oct 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy Singapore-headquartered Sembcorp Industries’ wholly owned subsidiary in India has been formally awarded a 180-megawatt (MW) wind power project in the 11th nationwide wind power auction held recently. The letter of award from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for the project has been received by Sembcorp’s renewables subsidiary Green Infra Wind Energy Limited. The project […] Read more
APTEL Orders Rs 8.40/unit Payment to Karnataka Developer, Reversing KERC Order Updated On Wed, Aug 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a major win for developer Clearsky Solar Private Limited (CSPL), the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has ruled in favour of the solar developer and directed Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company Limited (GESCOM) to pay it compensation on account of delays in the commercial operation of a solar project in Karnataka. The present ruling came […] Read more
Net Metering for Systems Up to 500 kW Proposed In Draft Karnataka Regulations Updated On Tue, Jul 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy In what should be a relief for solar developers, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has brought up a proposal that revises the limits for net metering to 500 kW from the earlier proposed 10 kW. In the new proposal, the KERC had suggested generic tariffs of Rs. 3.82/kWh for residential rooftop solar systems between […] Read more
SECI’s 1200 MW ISTS Connected Solar Tender For Karnataka Is Out Updated On Wed, Jul 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has finally floated the much awaited 1,200 MW ISTS-connected (Interstate transmission system) solar tender for (Tranche X) in Karnataka. A large tender for Karnataka comes after a significant gap, considering the high penetration of renewable energy in the state already. The last date to submit bids is Friday, […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa to Supply Turbines for 301 MW Wind Farm in Karnataka Updated On Tue, Jul 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Spain-based renewable energy company Siemens Gamesa has been awarded a firm order to supply wind turbines for a wind farm located in Hombal, in the state of Karnataka, India, with a total capacity of 301 MW. The company has received the project through one of its subsidiaries, and the order comprises the supply of 87 […] Read more
