Tripura Tenders for Battery Bank for Off-grid Solar Plants in Health Establishments Updated On Tue, Apr 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy TREDA has issued a tender for the establishment of battery bank for the existing solar PV off-grid power plants in Health Establishments in Tripura The Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) has issued a tender for the establishment of battery bank for the existing solar PV off-grid power plants in Health Establishments in the state […] Read more
We Received Force Majeure Notices from Various Discoms, Despite Govt Directive: Azure Power Updated On Mon, Apr 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Despite government directive to power distribution companies (Discoms) to pay dues on time, the country’s one of the leading independent solar power producer (IPP), Azure Power said that it has received Force Majeure notices from various Discoms citing an inability to perform their obligations as per the PPA due to Covid-19. There has been a […] Read more
PSPCL’s Advance Payment Scheme. Lucrative Offer or Open Distress? Updated On Mon, Apr 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy A visit to the website of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), the state’s primary discom, reveals an interesting offer that has just been released . Promoted as a ‘Golden opportunity to earn lucrative returns by advance payment’ the offer promises a return of 1 percent per month, or 12 percent per annum, for […] Read more
SECI Powers On with RFS For 2500 MW Project at Karnataka Updated On Sat, Apr 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) yesterday issued a Request for Selection (RfS) document for selection of solar power developers for setting up of 2500 MW ISTS-Connected Solar PV Power Projects at Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Park (UMREPP) in Koppal District, Karanataka under Tariff-based Competitive Bidding (ISTS-X). Approximately 13000 Acres of land on […] Read more
REC Board Approves Incorporation of 7 SPVs for Evacuating Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Apr 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy The board members of India’s power sector lender REC Ltd have provided their consent for a proposal to incorporate 7 project-specific special purpose vehicles (SPVs). These SPVs will facilitate the evacuation of renewable energy from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Rajasthan. REC said that “The board of directors of REC Ltd in its meeting held on March 25, 2020, inter-alia […] Read more
COVID-19 Could Derail Storage Growth, but 2020 to be Record Year Updated On Fri, Apr 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy According to a new analysis, the COVID-19 containment could derail storage growth but 2020 will still be a record-breaking year with 12.6 GWh deployed. According to a new analysis, if the coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures continue to curtail the movement of goods and people through Q2 this year, alongside an economic downturn, the market impact […] Read more
NTPC, Employees Contribute Rs 257.5 Cr to Combat COVID-19 Updated On Fri, Apr 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC has announced a contribution of Rs 257.5 crore to the PM-CARES Fund to support the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). State-run power giant NTPC has announced a contribution of Rs 257.5 crore to the PM-CARES Fund to support the fight against COVID-19. While Rs 250 crore has been given by the company, NTPC employees […] Read more
As Power Demand Slumps, RE Generators Brace For Impact Updated On Thu, Apr 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The coronavirus pandemic has created some of the most unprecedented situations ever faced by the energy sector in India. For one, demand has never dropped off as steeply as it has in March. For possibly the first time ever in living memory, a slump in global oil prices has stopped delivering any revenue benefits to […] Read more
PFC Disburses Rs 11K Crore, Claims to be Unaffected by Lockdown Updated On Thu, Apr 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy PFC has disbursed Rs 11,000 crore to finance power sector projects during the first week of lockdown till March 31 and has claimed to be unaffected by it. State-owned Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has disbursed Rs 11,000 crore to finance power sector projects during the first week of lockdown till March 31. The company claimed that the […] Read more