NTPC commissions 115 MW capacity out of 260 MW of Bhadla Solar Power Project Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy NTPC has planned capacity addition of about 1,000 MW through renewable resources by 2017. In this endeavour, NTPC has already commissioned 310 MW solar power projects. NTPC has announced that it has commissioned 115 MW capacity out of 260 MW of Bhadla Solar Power Project. With this, the installed capacity of NTPC’s solar power projects […] Read more
Rajasthan Lags Behind Neighboring States in Solar Power Projects Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy Rajasthan falls behind Neighboring States under Grid connected roof-top and small solar power plants programme. Rajasthan has lagged behind neighbors like Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat in new and renewable energy despite holding a huge potential in the sector. According to Union ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) data, Rajasthan has only 31 MW […] Read more
Rs. 600 Crore Allocated for Grid connected Rooftop and small Solar Power Plants Programme Updated On Fri, Feb 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Government allocates Rs 600 crore for solar power projects and Grid connected Rooftop Programmes An amount of Rs. 600 crore has been allocated for the projects under “Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar power Plants Programme” and Rs. 508.84 Crore has been released till 31.01.2017. This was stated by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of State […] Read more
Solar Power Rate Touches Record Low Updated On Fri, Feb 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Auction for world’s biggest solar power park in Rewa saw per unit tariff coming down to as low as Rs 2.99 per unit. Solar power rate touched a record low in Madhya Pradesh with per unit tariff coming down to as low as Rs 2.99 per unit. Auction for world’s biggest solar power park in […] Read more
Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power Project Receives sub Rs 4 per Unit Bids Updated On Thu, Feb 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power Project bidding process starts, receives the lowest bid of Rs 3.59 per unit Madhya Pradesh government’s Rewa ultra mega solar power park has received the lowest bid of Rs 3.59 per unit. The tariffs are set to reduce further as the reverse e-auction for the 750 MW solar power project […] Read more
ReNew Power Raises $475 Million at Cheaper Cost Updated On Tue, Feb 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The green bonds yielded 6% at the close of subscription and have helped ReNew Power raise $475 Million. ReNew Power Ventures has raised $475 million by selling green bonds to overseas investors as the solar and wind energy producer plans to refinance debt. The bond yielded 6% at the close of subscription on Monday. The […] Read more
India’s Total Solar Power Capacity Crosses 9 GW Updated On Tue, Feb 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s Solar Power Capacity Crosses 9000 Megawatt with Tamil Nadu leading the Pack Country’s solar power generation capacity stood at over 9 GW as on December 31, 2016 with Tamil Nadu having the largest output capability followed by Rajasthan and Gujarat. Total solar power generation capacity was 9,012 MW as on December 31, 2016. Tamil […] Read more
Solar players expect tax incentives in budget, uncertainty over GST remains Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy According to Solar players’ continuation of appreciated depreciation, a financial incentive, along with concessional interest rates and use of Rs 54,000 crore National Clean Energy Fund could be crucial to achieve country’s ambitious target. Amid uncertainties over the impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Make in India programme being affected by falling prices […] Read more
Solar Industry’s Bigwigs Enlisted for REWA Ultra Mega Solar Power Project Bidding Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh government’s ultra mega solar power park at Rewa gets bidder’s list The Madhya Pradesh government’s ambitious ultra mega solar power park at Rewa has attracted 20 companies for 10 times the required capacity of 750 MW. ReNew Power and SoftBank promoted SBG Cleantech have bid for all the three units of 250 MW […] Read more