Assam Issues Tender For Solar PV-Based Milk Collection Units Under APART Project Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The estimated cost of the project is Rs 2 crore and the last date for bid submission is April 12, 2019. The West Assam Milk Producers Cooperative Union Limited (WAMUL) has invited tenders for procurement of solar PV-based Automatic Milk Collection units. The Government of Assam (GoA, through the Government of India, has received a […] Read more
Telecom Secretary Proposes Joint Task Force with MNRE to Push Green Tech in the Sector Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan has proposed setting up a joint task force with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to promote green technology in the sector. “It is critical that we should set up a joint task force between the two ministries (Telecom and MNRE) to ensure that we work on this together. The […] Read more
Pilot Project Brings 24-Hour Solar Power to Remote Philippine Island Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy A pilot project under an Asian Development Bank (ADB) technical assistance, is bringing 24-hour solar power to this small rural island in Antique Province, Philippines. The Malalison Island Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Hybrid Pilot Project is a private sector joint venture with Antique Electric Cooperative (ANTECO), the electric distribution franchise holder, and One Renewable Energy Enterprise, […] Read more
Bihar Sets Generic Tariff For Solar Projects at Rs 4.17/kWh For FY 2019-20 Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has set then generic tariff for procurement of solar power in the state at Rs 4.17 per kWh. In a period when faster adoption of solar and renewable energy sources is driving state commissions to set new and more feasible generic tariff rates for the new fiscal years, BERC, […] Read more
Deadline Extension For SECI’s 3 GW Manufacturing-Linked Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The deadline for submission has been extended from April 4, 2019, to April 22, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for bid submission on its tender for setting up 3 GW ISTS-Connected solar PV power plant linked with setting up of 1.5 GW (per annum) solar manufacturing plant. The […] Read more
MNRE Proposes Obligatory Glass Recycling for Solar Power Generators Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is considering to make mandatory for solar power developers to follow glass recycling procedure for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels under a new framework. “Recycling of end of life solar panel glass containing Antimony may be made mandatory on the generators as part of environmental liability” said the […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Sets Generic Tariff For Solar Projects at Rs 3.04/kWh Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has in its latest order set the generic tariff for procurement of solar PV power in the state to Rs 3.04 per kWh. The tariff will apply to the procurement from all solar PV projects of capacity 1 MW and above. The control period of this order will […] Read more
ABB, Rolls-Royce Ink Pact to Provide Microgrid Solutions Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The two companies joined hands on microgrid solutions that integrate digital technology and efficient hybrid power systems. ABB and Rolls-Royce had entered into a global partnership on microgrid technology and advanced automation. As per the deal, the two companies will offer an innovative, energy-efficient microgrid solution for utilities, commercial and industrial entities. The microgrid provides […] Read more
Deloitte Proposes Roadmap for Achieving India’s 40 GW Rooftop Solar Target by 2022 Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Scaling up rooftop solar in the MSME sector in India requires addressing issues related to lack of low-cost financing, inadequate level of awareness, and lack of rooftop aggregation models. In order to achieve the government’s ambitious target of building 40 GW of rooftop solar capacity by 2022, professional services and consultancy firm Deloitte has suggested […] Read more
