SECI Seeks Wind Power Developers for 1350 MW Wind Power Projects Updated On Fri, Dec 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has floated a tender seeking Wind Power Developers for setting up of 1350 MW ISTS-connected wind power projects in India under tariff-based Competitive Bidding (SECI-Tranche-XVI). The last date to submit the bid in soft copy format is January 10, 2024. The last date to submit the bid in […] Read more
Sr. Design Engineer (Central Pool-Engineering) Updated On Tue, Oct 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Responsible for manufacturing and design support of blowers, motors, pumps, and gearmotors. Will work closely with local design lead, local manufacturing vendors and remote design resources, to ensure efficient and quality production. Focus is on manufacturing process development, in conjunction with design and drafting efforts, to ensure products are manufactured to efficiently, cost effectively, and […] Read more
Powergrid Emerges Successful Bidder for 2500 MW Transmission Project Updated On Tue, Oct 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy India’s largest electricity transmission company Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, has emerged as the successful bidder under tariff based competitive bidding, for the acquisition of Ananthpuram Kurnool Transmission Limited to establish transmission scheme for solar energy zone in Ananthpuram (Ananthapur) (2500 MW). It has also bagged Kurnool (1000 MW) project in Andhra Pradesh. The […] Read more
YoY Increase of 36% in Annual Solar Capacity Additions Needed to Meet NEP14’s FY ’27 Goal Updated On Tue, Oct 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy EMBER India- an independent energy think tank, has released a report on solar adoption in Indian states. The report findings are as follows NEP Targets The report indicates the need for states to increase their annual capacity addition by around 36% every year to meet NEP target for solar. The NEP14 outlines specific targets of […] Read more
Gujarat Releases Draft Renewable Energy Policy-2023 with Focus on Wind-Solar Hybrid Technologies Updated On Thu, Sep 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Government of Gujarat has notified the Renewable Energy Policy-2023 for further encouraging setting up of renewable generation projects based on wind, solar and wind-solar hybrid technologies. The policy will come into effect from the date of notification and shall remain in operation up to June 2028 or till notification of the new policy, whichever […] Read more
Andhra Biggest Beneficiary in India Under Ujala Scheme Updated On Mon, Aug 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest data furnished by the Minister of Power RK Singh claimed that Andhra Pradesh is the biggest beneficiary of the Union government Ujala scheme. This scheme is meant for promotion of energy-efficient LED street lights in the country. The data indicates that Andhra Pradesh tops the list with the highest number of installed LED street […] Read more
Around 54 GW of RE Projects Under-Construction in India: CEA Report Updated On Thu, Jul 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Month Day, Year by Author via Twitter According to a report on Under Construction Renewable Energy Projects released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India’s installed renewable energy (RE) capacity, excluding large hydro, reached approximately 125.16 GW by the end of March 2023. The report indicates that the country aims to add over 54 […] Read more
KERC Proposes Extra Banking Charges Against Peak Time Power Withdrawal Updated On Tue, Jul 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest discussion paper, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has offered more details relating to imposing an additional banking charge of two percent when the net power withdrawal is made during peak hours under the open access system. The proposal has been put forward for dealing with energy banking and its subsequent withdrawal, injection, […] Read more
Govt Amends Norms To Give Preference To Make In India Smart Meters Updated On Tue, Jul 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has now amended its earlier notification related to public procurement, which gives special preference to Make in India materials. The latest amendment notification has included smart meters under its preference list. Earlier electricity meters were in the list but smart meters were not part of it. The ministry had in 2017 […] Read more
