MNRE Extends BIS Certification Deadline for Solar Inverters till June 30, 2019 Updated On Tue, Jan 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy It further added that, “These manufacturers will be allowed self-certification without submitting samples to test labs as the series guidelines for submitting samples to test labs are under preparation.” In a bid to provide relief to the industry, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has further extended the deadline for the Bureau of […] Read more
Solar Inverter Certification Deadline Extended Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The suppliers will be allowed to self-certify their product without having the need to submit their the sample to the test lab. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) offered relief to the manufacturers of solar inverters and has extended the deadline for getting BIS certification by 6 months. After a meeting of MNRE […] Read more
100% Electrification in 25 States: RK Singh Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Now, only about 10.48 Lakh households are left to be electrified in 4 States, Assam, Rajasthan, Meghalaya and Chhattisgarh. By the end of 2018, India has achieved 100% electrification in households in 25 states, The Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh said. Now, only about 10.48 Lakh households are […] Read more
MNRE to Compile List of All Solar PV Cells and Modules Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy All the models and developers which comply with the BIS standard will be complied in a list called ‘Approved List of Models and Manufacturers’. In accordance with the BIS certification for solar modules and solar cell manufacturer and to ensure the longevity of such projects, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has decided […] Read more
Tata Cleantech Capital Raises Rs 180 Cr via Green Bond Updated On Wed, Jan 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Further, the bonds have been rated CRISIL AAA/ Stable and the proceeds of the bond will be exclusively applied to finance eligible green projects. Tata Cleantech Capital Ltd, a joint venture between Tata Capital and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has raised Rs 180 crore through its maiden green bond for 5 years from FMO […] Read more
SECI Issues RfS for 1200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The maximum tariff payable to each WPD is fixed at Rs 2.85/kWh for the entire term of 25 years. State-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued Request for Selection (RfS) document for setting up of 1200 MW ISTS connected wind power projects (Tranche-VI) on “Build Own Operate” basis. This 1200MW solar-wind hybrid tender […] Read more
EESL Inks Pact for Rs 500 Cr First Long-Term Rupee Loan Updated On Wed, Jan 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Punjab National Bank (PNB)-issued funds will be utilized by the company towards funding its capital expenditure for its flagship programmes including Street Lighting National Programme, Smart Meter National Programme, Solar Substation, and E-Mobility project. Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Union Ministry of Power, has raised its first […] Read more
Punjab Issues Tender for 90 KW Solar Rooftop Project Updated On Fri, Dec 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The total installed renewable energy capacity in Punjab is around 1593 MW including 920 MW in solar as on August, 2018. Punjab’s Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued a tender for development of solar rooftop plant of 90 KW capacity on the premise of Patiala Urban Planning And Development Authority. The scope of […] Read more
Bids for 8 GW Wind Power Finalised: RK Singh Updated On Fri, Dec 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy As on date, the bids for setting up of wind power projects of aggregate 8389.90 MW capacity have been finalized through SECI and NTPC. Taking giant leaps in the renewable energy secto0072, bids for setting up of wind power projects of aggregate 8389.90 MW capacity have been finalised through Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) […] Read more