MNRE Plans to Bid 60 GW of Solar Capacity by the Year 2020 Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Projects worth each 30 GW solar power and 10 GW wind power capacity would be bid out each in the year 2018-19 & 2019-20. To meet the target of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy by the year 2022, the Ministry of New and Renewable energy aims to issue tenders for 60 GW of solar […] Read more
MNRE Again Amends Guidelines for Viability Gap Funding Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Earlier, SECI had the power to delay the project by three months in such situations and any extension beyond three months had to be approved by the ministry. The ministry of New and Renewable energy has yet again amended the guidelines which it issued earlier regarding setting up of solar parks of more than 2 […] Read more
Solar Energy Production in the year 2018-19 was 21.365 Billion Units Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has reported that the total solar energy production in the year 2018-19 was 21.365 Billion Units (BUs), as on 31.10.2018. The year-wise details of solar energy production since, 2015 are given as under: – S. No Year Generation from Solar Projects (BUs) 1. 2015-16 7.448 2. 2016-17 13.499 3. 2017-18 25.871 […] Read more
Interview with John Vrahnos, Director – Global Sales & Marketing, RECOM SOLAR Updated On Tue, Dec 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy RECOM Solar – one of the largest PV module manufacturing company in Europe and a comprehensive solar solutions provider. It has marked a fast and steady growth as a PV module manufacturer and an IPP with worldwide presence. In an exclusive interview with Saur Energy International during the 12th Edition of Renewable Energy India […] Read more
NABARD Inks USD 100 Million Pact with Green Climate Fund for Solar Rooftops Updated On Mon, Dec 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The USD 250 million project, to be executed by Tata Cleantech Capital Ltd, will receive the GCF support through NABARD, which is the National Implementing Entity (NIE). Pushing for rooftop solar in India, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has signed an agreement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to infuse $100 […] Read more
KREDL Floats 50 MW Tender To Be Developed In Karnataka’s Pavagada Solar Park Updated On Mon, Dec 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project will be developed in two blocks of 10 MW each and two blocks of 15 MW each and the tenders seeks out contractor for the EPC of the project. The Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) has floated a tender for developing 50 MW of grid-connected solar project at Pavagada Solar Park, situated […] Read more
Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Invites Tenders For 5 MW Captive Solar Project Updated On Mon, Dec 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy According to the tender document, one person can only submit one bid whether as an individual or as the representative of a consortium. Karnataka’s iron ore company, Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL) owned by the government of India has invited tenders for 5 MW captive solar power project in Mangalore, Karnataka. Issuing out engineering, […] Read more
Interview with Rajen Shah, Managing Director at Ecoprogetti Production Process India Pvt. Ltd. Updated On Mon, Dec 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Ecoprogetti Production Process India Pvt Ltd – specialist in photovoltaic production process. The company offers a complete range of technological solutions in the renewable energy field and is involved in planning and in the realization of manufacturing equipment and automation. In an exclusive interview with Saur Energy International during the 12th Edition of Renewable […] Read more
MNRE asks State Utilities to Issue Wind, Solar Tender Updated On Mon, Dec 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy With most states falling behind their renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets, MNRE has given out these instructions to state power utilities. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has instructed state power utilities to issue tenders for solar and wind energy instead of depending on central agencies for meeting their renewable targets. With most states […] Read more
