Government Eases Norms for Grid Connected Wind Projects Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has made amendments to the tariff bidding process for wind energy projects, in a move to reduce investment risk and incentivise faster project completion in the sector. The guidelines, which were last notified on 8th December, 2017, are meant exclusively for grid connected projects. The following changes […] Read more
Adani Issues RfS for 350 MW Hybrid Wind-Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd has issued an RfS for setting up of 350 MW wind-solar hybrid power projects with greenshoe option for additional 350 MW capacity Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Transmission Ltd, has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for selection of developers for setting up of 350 MW grid-connected […] Read more
EDF-Masdar Reach Financial Close on 400 MW Saudi Wind Project Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The consortium consisting of EDF Renewables and Masdar has completed the financing of the Dumat Al Jandal utility-scale wind project in Saudi Arabia The consortium consisting of EDF Renewables and Masdar has completed the financing of the Dumat Al Jandal utility-scale wind project in Saudi Arabia, with the backing of Saudi and international banks. The […] Read more
SECI Refuses to Lower Tariffs for Andhra Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has refused to lower tariffs for 400 MW electricity supplied from a solar park at Galiveedu Mandal in district Kadapa to APSPDCL State-run Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has refused to lower tariffs for 400 MW electricity supplied from a solar park at Galiveedu Mandal in district Kadapa to Andhra Pradesh South Power […] Read more
Uttarakhand Invites Applications From Permanent Residents to Install and Own Solar Plants Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Uttarakhand has invited applications from permanent residents of the state for power generation from solar energy projects in the hilly areas of the state The Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) has invited online applications from permanent residents of the state for power generation from solar energy projects in the hilly areas of the state. […] Read more
Integrating Wind & Solar in Existing Grid Effectively Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The green initiatives in Union budget 2019 focus on renewable energy, air pollution, water, and solid waste management for a sustainable future. That makes the integration of renewable energy like solar and wind in existing national grid a must to achieve India’s target of 175GW in renewable energy capacity by 2022. But the variability and […] Read more
Energy Horizons 2019: The Curtailment Issue Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy On day 2 of Energy Horizons 2019, a session titled ‘Circumventing the Challenge of Grid Adoption” was actually a session about the challenge of curtailment of renewable power by Discoms. A topic so sensitive, that even calling it that is an issue, apparently. Thankfully, a healthy discussion did follow, although a solution was still elusive […] Read more
Tender Issued for 5 MW Solar Plant at Kamarajar Port Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Kamarajar Port Limited has issued an EOI for setting up of a 5 MW solar power plant at the port in Chennai. Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL), formerly Ennore Port Limited, has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for setting up of a 5 MW ground-mounted solar PV power plant at the port in Chennai. KPL […] Read more
Canadian Solar Awarded 51.1 MW Solar Project in Brazil Auction Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has been awarded a 51.1 MW solar PV project in the Sixth Federal Energy Auction (A-4) held in Brazil. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced that it has been awarded a 51.1 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the Sixth Federal Energy Auction (A-4) held in Brazil […] Read more