MNRE Clarifies on Solar-Wind Hybrid Project Proportioning Under RPO Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has now clarified that, the RPO contribution of Obligated Entities (OE) consuming energy from hybrid wind-solar power plant shall be based on the relative proportion of energy contributed by each source, calculated based on the ratio of declared capacities of each source in the PPA. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has […] Read more
Excelsior Acquires 109 MW Wind Energy Portfolio From Invenergy Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Excelsior has acquired 90.1 percent of Invenergy’s sponsor equity interests in the combined 109 MW Prairie Breeze II and III wind energy projects in Nebraska. Excelsior Energy Capital, a leading independent North American renewable energy investor, has announced that its North American Renewable Energy Fund has executed definitive agreements for the acquisition of 90.1 percent […] Read more
MERC Draft Regulations Short Circuits Solar Future- Maharashtra Developers Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Regulatory Authority managed to unite almost the complete developer community in the state after releasing its draft regulations for the state. In the spotlight was its proposal to shift to gross metering for solar rooftop power, which has been met with outright condemnation. In fact, some of the developers went as far […] Read more
The Problem with Rooftop Solar. Discom View Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the first of a two-part series based on the report, Solar Rooftop, The Discom Perspective, we bring to you the issues, and possible solutions (in part 2) proposed by discoms. The report has been released by TERI and the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. Even as India’s renewable renaissance has stumbled in the past 18 […] Read more
ADB Grants $451 Mn to Strengthen Power Connectivity in Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the CKIC in Tamil Nadu The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the Chennai–Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in Tamil Nadu, […] Read more
Installation of Additional Solar DC Capacity to be Left on Developers: MNRE Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has stated that as long as the solar plants are in accordance with the contracted AC capacity, installation of DC capacity should be left to developers In a decision that will come as a relief for solar power developers in the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an advisory/clarification […] Read more
Is An ‘Andhra Discount’ Coming For Indian Renewables? Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy As the Imbroglio over Andhra Pradesh’s effort to renege on its signed PPA’s continues to simmer, the state government is implementing the classic payments squeeze to force firms to come to the negotiating table. Successful or not, this has already damaged India’s credibility with potential and existing investors This week has all about India’s refusal […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for 1200 MW Wind Tender Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of 1200 MW of wind energy projects in India until November 20, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of 1200 MW of wind energy projects in India. The […] Read more
ENGIE Africa Consortium Kicks off Operation of Egypt’s Largest Wind Farm Updated On Mon, Nov 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), the power generated from the Engie Africa led consortium project will be supplied to the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC). A consortium led by ENGIE Africa has completed the construction and commissioning of the Egypt’s largest 262.5 MW Ras Ghareb wind farm. The wind project has been […] Read more
