MoP Extends ISTS Charges Waiver for Solar & Wind Projects Until 2023 Updated On Fri, Aug 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy MoP has extended the waiver of ISTS charges and losses on the supply of power generated from solar and wind power projects until June 30, 2023. The Ministry of Power (MoP) has notified that it has extended the waiver of inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges and losses on the supply of power generated from solar and wind […] Read more
Slowdown in Power Generation Decline Seen as a Sign of Recovery Updated On Thu, Aug 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The rate of decline in power generation in the past few months have slowed down in July, this slowdown is being seen as a sign of recovery. According to data made available by government resources, the rate of decline in power generation in the past few months has slowed down in July. This slowdown is […] Read more
SECI to Conduct a 2nd Pre-Bid Meeting for Solar + Storage Tender in Ladakh Updated On Thu, Aug 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has notified that it will be conducting a second pre-bid meeting for its tender for setting up of 14 MW solar plants along with 42 MWh BESS in Ladakh The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has notified that it will be conducting a second pre-bid meeting for its tender for the selection of […] Read more
RERC Increases Capacity by 400 MW under KUSUM Yojana Updated On Tue, Aug 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy In Rajasthan, Solar PV Projects Totaling 725 MW will be Installed now, under Component-A of the KUSUM Yojana The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has increased the capacity of solar PV projects to be installed in Rajasthan under Component-A of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (KUSUM) Yojana by 400 MW. Rajasthan […] Read more
India’s Top 5 Power Producers And their Renewable Energy Plans Updated On Tue, Aug 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy In the broader developed economies, the push for renewable energy has already gone well past the stage for policy pushes, with many firms and power producers making decisive, long term shifts even as pressure, both public and from the government, still builds up. That is one reason why coal fired plants are shutting down faster […] Read more
‘Surge ‘in Residential Rooftop Solar in NCR: The Alternative Reality Of Delhi Discoms Updated On Tue, Aug 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms in Delhi claim they are witnessing a ‘surge’ in the residential rooftop solar segment, with more than ‘1900 net metering’ connections installed in recent years. Irony just found a new supporter. The Delhi discoms. According to them, barely 1900 solar rooftop connections in the past three years count as a ‘surge’ in solar rooftop […] Read more
Australia’s Massive ASEAN Power Link Project Gets Major Status Updated On Fri, Jul 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy Australia has accorded ‘major status’ to its ambitious Australia -ASEAN power link (AAPL) project. The new designation recognises the strategic importance of the project for Australia, and should help with faster approvals and priority handling by various government agencies involved. The project was formally granted the status on July 20. The Sun Cable project – […] Read more
Rooftop Solar PV Vendors Empaneled at low rates in Chhattisgarh Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy State Price Beats MNRE Benchmark Cost In Chhattisgarh, vendors that provide services related to supply and construction of grid-connected rooftop solar PV projects have bid lower than the central benchmark costs in a empanelment tender for construction of rooftop solar PV projects under Phase-II of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) rooftop program. […] Read more
Government Keen on Removing Duty Concessions for Wind Turbine Parts Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is looking to withdraw the customs duty concessions that are offered to wind power developers for importing wind turbine parts Hot on the heels of the announcement that the safeguard duty (SGD) on Chinese origin solar equipment will be extended for another year, reports have surfaced that the government is now looking to […] Read more
