India to be Electricity-Based Economy Eventually: RK Singh Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Power Minister RK Singh has said that India is on route to becoming an electricity-based economy, as it embarks on power usage for cooking and running vehicles Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh has said that India is on route to becoming an electricity-based economy, as it embarks on power […] Read more
TNERC Approves Rs 2.91 Tariff for Procurement of 441 MW Wind Power Updated On Fri, Feb 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy TNERC has approved a tariff rate of Rs 2.91/kWh for TANGEDCO to procure nearly 441 MW of wind power through SECI for a period of 25 years. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) in its latest order has approved a tariff rate of Rs 2.91/kWh for the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) […] Read more
India Installed 2.3 GW of new Solar Capacity in the Last Quarter of 2019 Updated On Fri, Feb 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy India installed 2,308 MW (2.3 GW) of solar capacity and 817 MW wind projects in Q4 of 2019, according to a new report India installed 2,308 MW (2.3 GW) of solar capacity and 817 MW wind projects in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2019, according to a new report. The report published by research firm JMK […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for 1200 MW ISTS-Connected Solar Projects in India Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has invited online bids for the selection of solar power developers for setting up 1200 MW solar PV power projects anywhere in India. NTPC Ltd has invited online bids from eligible bidders for the selection of solar power developers for setting up 1200 MW ISTS-Connected solar PV power projects anywhere in India. The last date for submission of bids is March 19, 2020, and the techno-commercial bids […] Read more
Over Rs 1.32 Lakh Crore Invested in India’s Renewable Sector Since 2017-18 Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy sector has seen a total investment of Rs 1.32 lakh crore between FY2017-18 and the current fiscal year India’s renewable energy sector has seen a total investment of Rs 1.32 lakh crore (Rs 132625.89 crore) between the financial year 2017-18 and the current fiscal (until December 31, 2019), Union Minister of Power […] Read more
Nearly 27 GW of new Solar Capacity Added in India in Last Three Years Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy A total of approximately 27 GW (26967.75 MW) of new solar capacity has been installed in India over the last three years in India. A total of approximately 27 GW (26967.75 MW) of new solar capacity has been installed in India over the last three years i.e. from 2016-17 to 2018-19 and the current year […] Read more
India’s Reservoirs Can Generate 280 GW Power via Floating Solar: TERI Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s reservoirs have 18,000 sq. km of area with the potential to generate 280 GW of solar power through floating solar photovoltaics (FSPVs) plants, according to a new study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), an energy and environment think tank. TERI’s new report titled ‘Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV): A Third Pillar to Solar […] Read more
After Solar, TN Commission Issues Details for Wind Power Procurement Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Commission has issued a consultive paper discussing the approach for procurement of wind power by Discoms and related issues of open access. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has issued a consultive paper discussing the approach for procurement of wind power by the Distribution Licensee (Discoms) and on related issues of […] Read more
Nuclear Power Corporation Tenders for 775 kW Rooftop Solar Plants Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Nuclear Power Corporation of India has floated a tender for setting up of 775 kW of rooftop solar power plants at its RR site buildings The Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) has floated a tender, seeking eligible developers for setting up of 775 kW of grid-connected rooftop solar power plants at its RR […] Read more
