NHPC To Provide Solar Power At Rs 2.73/unit From Khavda Updated On Wed, Aug 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy NHPC Limited is all set to sell its solar power from its proposed 200 MW grid-connected solar project at Khavda in Gujarat. NHPC emerged as one of the four successful bidders for a 1200 MW solar project from the region through a tender floated by the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). The Gujarat Electricity […] Read more
SECI Issues Tender For 1500 MW of Firm and Dispatchable RE Power Updated On Tue, Aug 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has now issued a tender seeking bids from renewable energy developers to add 1500 MW of new firm and dispatchable renewable power. This project has been planned for Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected renewable projects that could be situated anywhere in India. The central agency has sought this tender in a […] Read more
CleanMax Inaugurates 400 MW Wind Solar Hybrid Project in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Jul 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions, a C&I renewable energy firm has inaugurated a 400 MW wind-solar hybrid project in Babra, Gujarat. The firm says that this is the first project to have the latest 3.3 MW Envision turbines. The said project was completed within 16 months of inception, and it was ensured that only unutilized commercial […] Read more
Ready, Set, Go: India’s Solar Manufacturing Ambitions Are Flying Updated On Mon, Jul 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy For India’s solar sector and its many entrepreneurs, all signals are finally green. Or so it would seem. Be it progress on manufacturing plans, including the all important backward integration, exports, and of course, a strong domestic market for their output. Everything has come together for the many firms and entrepreneurs who will hope for […] Read more
Specify Wind Project Timelines & Penalties In Tenders: MoP Norms Updated On Fri, Jul 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) notified its new guidelines for a tariff-based competitive bidding process for power procurement from grid-connected wind power projects. The motive was to bring uniformity in the bidding process and clarity to the power producers and procurers. These norms apply to intra-state wind power projects with more than 10 MW of […] Read more
First Solar Secures 2.1 GW Order from Matrix for Advanced Thin Film Modules Updated On Fri, Jul 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy First Solar, Inc. and Matrix Renewables have announced a significant collaboration in the renewable energy sector. Matrix, the TPG Rise-backed global renewable energy platform, has entered into a framework agreement to procure approximately 2.1 gigawatts (GWDC) of advanced thin film modules from First Solar. These modules are scheduled to be delivered between 2024 and 2027, […] Read more
Chhattisgarh Offers Sops For Grid-Connected Solar DRE Units Updated On Thu, Jul 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has come out with a new draft regulation to boost the uptake of grid-connected distributed renewable energy (DRE) units in the state. The Commission has now proposed a second amendment to its Gid-Connected DRE Regulations. These rules will be applicable from September 1, 2023. The draft CSERC (Grid […] Read more
First Solar Bags 279 MW Thin Film Solar Panel Project in Alabama Updated On Wed, Jul 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Electricity utility corporation, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), has deputed a project to thin film module maker First Solar for 279 MW (dc) of thin film solar panels. The Lawrence County Solar Project will be set up in Alabama and will kickstart operations in 2027. This will be First Solar’s fourth factory in the United […] Read more
With 224MW Solar Capacity, SCCL Achieves 40% of Its Net Zero Targets Updated On Tue, Jul 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi recently told the Parliament that the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) had achieved around 40 percent of its net-zero targets. The Minister disclosed this information while responding to a coal supply and consumption query. He said that both Coal India Limited (CIL) and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) are working […] Read more
