CCEA Approves Proposal For Setting Up 12 GW Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Scheme will mandate the use of both solar photovoltaic cells and modules manufactured domestically. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) proposal for implementation of the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-ll for setting up 12,000 MW grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Projects, […] Read more
With 10 GW targets for 2019 in Wind and Solar, SECI has its task cut out Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The focus this year will be on storage, and possibly, hybrid ‘wind-solar’ projects. After a rather ‘disappointing’ 2018, when large cancellations made an appearance for the first time, besides the uncertainty around GST, duties, and even state level flip flops, 2019 promises to be a tough year for SECI. We look at what it might […] Read more
Budget 2019: Govt Hikes Allocation under FAME Scheme by 34.5% to Rs 195 Cr Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government had allocated Rs 145 crore for the current financial year, as per the Union Budget revised data for the financial year 2018-19. With an aim to provide further boost for the adoption and manufacturing of electric vehicles in India, the Central Government has increased the sum allotted under its ambitious FAME India (Faster […] Read more
Work Begins on Solar Plant at Kozhikode Railway Station Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy From the Southern Railways, REMCL aims to generate upwards of 4 MWp electricity from its rooftop structures. In line with the Indian Railways objective to become self-reliant for meeting its energy needs from clean energy sources, work on the 100 kW solar plant at the Kozhikode Railway station has commenced. The project is conceived by […] Read more
SECI Reschedules Pre-Bid Meeting for 7.5 GW J&K Tender Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The pre-bid meeting scheduled for February 15, 2019, has been rescheduled for February 18, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has rescheduled the pre-bid meeting for its RfS issued for 7500 MW Grid connected Ultra Mega Solar PV Projects in Leh and Kargil Districts, Jammu & Kashmir. The tender which was issued on […] Read more
Kerala Floats Tender for 3 MW Solar Plant at Kannur Naval Station Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submissions is February 11, 2019, and the technical bids will open on February 14, 2019. The Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation (KELTRON) has issued tender to set up a 3 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) project at The Indian Naval Academy, Naval Station, Ezhimala, Kannur. The brief scope of work for […] Read more
MNRE Seeks Suggestions on BIS Standards for Solar Pump Systems Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Stakeholders have been provided until February 11, 2019, to send in their comments and suggestions separately for the 3 documents. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been requested by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for convening a meeting for formulating/amending standards for Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems. While an assigned sub-committee […] Read more
Solar Import Woes. After Safeguard Duty Failure, No Easy Way Out Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy With a free trade agreement in place with Thailand, the government could find it more difficult than usual to impose any protection from imports from that country. The recently released figures on India’s Solar equipment Imports confirm what the Industry’s manufacturing body, the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has been claiming. The Safeguard Duty has […] Read more
SECI Issues NIT for Deployment of RE Projects with Storage at Lakshadweep Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy SPDs will also be responsible for the successful O&M of the project for a period of 10 years. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) for deployment of Renewable Energy Projects along with a linked Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. The brief […] Read more
