Except Two, All Union Territories and Goa Fail to Meet RPO Targets FY21, Shows JERC’s Analysis Updated On Thu, Jul 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Except Chandigarh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, all other union territories and Goa have failed to achieve their solar renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets, shows the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC)’s analysis of RPO targets for 2020-21 based on the data received from the regions under its jurisdiction. The full analysis can be accessed here. […] Read more
ARCI Sets up Solar Thermal Components Testing Facility in Hyderabad Updated On Thu, Jul 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Union Ministry of Science & Technology has set up a concentrated solar thermal (CST) based test rig facility in Hyderabad to solar industry test capability and performance of solar thermal components like solar receiver tubes, heat transfer fluids, concentrating mirrors. The facility was set up by the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and […] Read more
ACME Signs Deal With Brookfield Renewable for 450MW Solar Project Updated On Tue, Jun 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy One of the largest solar power developers in India, ACME Solar Holdings Ltd. has announced signing a deal with Brookfield Renewable, an owner and operator of renewable assets, for a 450 MW solar power project in Rajasthan, India. Brookfield Renewable is one of the world’s largest investors in renewable power, with approximately 21,000 megawatts of […] Read more
Maharashtra Can Save 75,000 Cr Through Energy Transition Over the Decade Updated On Fri, Jun 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Surplus electricity generation capacity, air pollution regulations, and cheap renewable energy offer Maharashtra an opportunity to save Rs.16,000 crore in 5 years, and over Rs.75,000 crore in the coming decade, says a report released by Climate Risk Horizons. According to the report entitled, ‘Maharashtra’s Energy Transition-A 75,000 cr. savings opportunity’, as one of India’s most advanced […] Read more
Azure Power’s Petition for GST Compensation Dismissed by MERC Updated On Wed, May 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) recently heard a petition filed by Azure Power Thirty Four Private Limited (APTFPL), which sought INR 22,52,61,708 in compensation for “increase in costs” due to a change in the rate of Goods & Services Tax (GST) following a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance in December 2018. APTFPL tried […] Read more
Tender Issued for 1.3 GW Solar Projects in Maharashtra Under MSKVY Updated On Tue, Apr 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy MSEDCL has issued a tender to procure 1.3 GW of solar power from grid-tied solar projects to be developed across 29 districts of Maharashtra. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co (MSEDCL), on behalf of the Maharashtra Government, has issued a tender to procure 1300 MW or 1.3 GW of solar power from grid-connected solar projects […] Read more
CESL Tenders for Installation of Solar Systems at Various Households in Goa Updated On Wed, Apr 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy CESL has tendered for the installation of solar PV systems at various households in Goa under the Remote Village Electrification Programme. Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible firms for the installation of solar PV systems at various households in […] Read more
NITI Aayog Launches Version 2.0 of the India Energy Dashboards Updated On Tue, Apr 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy NITI Aayog, the policy think tank of the Government of India, has launched Version 2.0 of the India Energy Dashboards (IED). NITI Aayog, the policy think tank of the Government of India with the aim to achieve sustainable development goals, has launched Version 2.0 of the India Energy Dashboards (IED). The IED is an endeavour […] Read more
SECI Issues Clarifications for its EOI for Renewable Solutions in Himalayas Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI has issued clarifications against queries raised by prospective bidders for the EoI for Renewable Solutions in remote areas of the Himalayas The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued clarifications against queries raised by prospective participants for the EoI for Renewable Energy (RE) based Solutions/ System /Technology for meeting energy requirements in remote […] Read more
