Low-ceiling tariff by SECI gets auction postponed again for 1200 MW Hybrid Tender Updated On Mon, Oct 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The main reason was poor response from developers, who claimed to have stayed away mainly because SECI had set a tariff ceiling for the auction at Rs 2.60 per unit, which developers felt was too low. The auction, which was to be held on October 26, is now set for November 14. SECI has postponed its […] Read more
Piyush Goyal Gets Top Prize in Energy Policy Updated On Sat, Oct 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy As former Minister of Power and Renewables, Goyal fast-tracked the electrification of 18,000 remote villages in India—bridging the country’s vast energy divide. The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy bestowed its highest award ‘Carnot Prize’ to Piyush Goyal, India’s former Minister of Power and Renewables and current Minister of Railways and Coal. As former Minister of […] Read more
Results of E-Bidding and E-RA for 1200 mw ISTS-Connected Wind Power Projects (Tranche-v) Updated On Sat, Oct 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy SOLAR ENERGY CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Selection of 1200 MW ISTS-connected Wind Power Projects (Tranche-V) (RfS No: SECI/C&P/WPD/1200MW/T5/RfS/022018 dated 30.06.2018) After Technical Bid Opening After e-Reverse Auction (held on 25.09.2018) Sl. No. Bidder’s Name Capacity (MW) Bidder’s Name Bidder’s Quantity (MW) Tariff (INR/kWh) Awarded capacity (MW) 1 Alfanar Company 300 Torrent Power Limited 115 2.76 […] Read more
US Wind Turbine Market to be Driven by Decarbonization Targets and Favorable Regulatory Directives Updated On Fri, Oct 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy Global wind turbine market players recently witnessed a path-breaking announcement by energy giant GE, regarding the deployment of the most powerful offshore wind turbine called the Haliade-X in 2021. The deployment of the 12-megawatt wind turbine is expected to put GE in the leading position in the offshore wind turbine market as the new wind […] Read more
JinkoSolar Ranked as Top Performer for 4th Consecutive Yr by DNV GL Updated On Fri, Oct 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The global quality assurance and risk management company, DNV GL, tested over 300 bills of material (BOM) for more than 50 module manufacturers. One of the leading solar module manufacturers JinkoSolar Holding (JinkoSolar) has been recognized as a Top Performer on DNV GL’s 2018 PV Module Reliability Scorecard for the fourth consecutive year. Commenting on […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Submission Deadline for 750MW Solar Project in Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The deadline for bid submission against the above RfS has been extended to 02.11.2018 (upto 1600 hrs IST), SECI. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), an arm of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has extended the bid submission deadline for ‘selection of solar power developers for setting up of 750 MW […] Read more
JA Solar Gets BIS Certification in India Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy After a long test and strict audit, on its poly modules and mono PERC products, the company has recently received BIS certification. Shanghai-based high-performance solar power products maker JA Solar has received the certification for its photovoltaic (PV) modules from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). After a long test and strict audit, on its […] Read more
Walmart, SunPower Sign 23 MW Solar Pact Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy As part of the project, a mix of rooftop and ground-mount solar systems are expected to account for 23 MW, with start of construction targeted for the first half of 2019. Retail stores chain operator Walmart has reached an agreement with SunPower to have the commercial energy provider install solar systems at 19 stores […] Read more
Shaw Air Force Base, Duke Energy Join Hands for New Solar Project Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Duke Energy’s Solar Rebate Program helped with the costs of the Shaw project and has provided more than USD 50 million in rebates as an extra incentive for customers who wanted to go solar across its South Carolina footprint. Hunt Southern Group along with its military partner, Shaw Air Force Base, has collaborated with Duke […] Read more
