Cabinet Approves Intra-State Transmission System – Green Energy Corridor Phase-II Updated On Thu, Jan 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the scheme on Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase-II for Intra-State Transmission System (InSTS) for addition of approximately 10,750 circuit kilometres (ckm) of transmission lines and approx. 27,500 Mega Volt-Amperes (MVA) transformation capacity of substations. The scheme will facilitate grid […] Read more
Omega Seiki Partners With Korean Firm to Build EV Powertrains in India Updated On Thu, Jan 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Indian EV manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility and Korean EV powertrain maker JAE SUNG Tech have partnered to produce electric powertrains in India. The all-electric “Ra314 Powertrain” will be their first product and will find its home in the OSM Rage+ in Q1 FY23. As a part of this partnership, the two companies will be forming […] Read more
NHPC, GEDCOL to Set Up 500MW Floating Solar Projects in Odisha Updated On Thu, Jan 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy State-owned hydropower giant NHPC on Wednesday said it has signed a pact with Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha Ltd (GEDCOL) to form a joint venture (JV) for setting up a 500-megawatt (MW) floating solar power projects in Odisha. “Promoters agreement has been signed on January 4, 2022, between NHPC Limited and Green Energy Development […] Read more
Updated ALMM List For Solar Modules- Contendre Greenergy, Ritika Systems Make Entry Updated On Mon, Jan 3rd, 2022 by Saurenergy In its latest and last revision for 2021 (number 4) to the ALMM list (Approved List of Module Manufacturers), issued on December 30, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) sees the addition of two more solar module manufacturers. The two new entrants, Contendre Greenergy Pvt Limited from Maharashtra, and Ritika Systems Pvt Limited […] Read more
ITC Commissions First Offsite Solar Plant in Tamil Nadu Updated On Tue, Dec 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Kolkata-based conglomerate ITC Limited has commissioned its first offsite solar plant in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. The 14.9 MW solar plant, built at an investment of Rs 76 crores, will help reduce CO2 emissions over the course of its lifetime, said the Rs 45,485 crore revenue (FY21) company. The plant has already helped ITC meet 90% […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa to Supply Turbines for 302MW Wind Farm in Karnataka Updated On Tue, Dec 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has secured a new order in India from Ayana Renewable Power Six Private Limited to supply a 302MW wind power project. The company will provide 84 units of its SG 3.6-145 wind turbine for the purpose of installation in the Gadag district of Karnataka. Ayana first partnered with Siemens Gamesa in 2019 for […] Read more
SECI Signs off 2021 With 1785 MW Tender Award At Rs 2.17/unit Updated On Sat, Dec 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a late announcement yesterday, the Solar Energy Corporation of India announced the bid winners of its 1785 MW Solar tender (Tranche IV) for Rajasthan, whose bid deadline was May 21, with a final winning price of Rs 2.17 /unit. The final winners list has a mix of PSU, private and foreign forms in it, […] Read more
Hindustan Salt’s 4000 MW Solar Park Plans Under High Court Scrutiny Updated On Wed, Dec 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Last month, we had reported on the ambitious move by ailing PSU Hindustan Salts Limited to use its land bank for a massive 4000 MW solar park. That plan, always an ambitious stretch considering the many issues with the firm as well as its non-existent expertise in the solar space, has just been questioned, and […] Read more
SECI’s 1110 MW Hybrid Projects Face a Long Delay Due To Uncertainty Over SC Judgement Updated On Wed, Dec 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy In yet another case involving adoption of tariff after taking into account change in law events, a key SECI project, the 1110 MW (Tranche III) Wind -Solar Hybrid project could be facing a long delay. The letter of award to the winning bidders had been issued on 31/12/2020, ie, almost a year back. The project, […] Read more
