TERI & Shakti Foundation Report on Rooftop Solar: Perspective of Discoms Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government of India has set an ambitious target of 175 GW of installed capacity of renewable energy (RE) by 2022, including 100 GW of grid-connected solar power, comprising 60 GW utility-scale solar, and 40 GW solar rooftop. Though India has made significant progress in the implementation of utility-scale solar projects, achieving 40 GW of […] Read more
RWE Secures 30-Year PPA for its 195.5 Solar Plus Storage Facility Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy RWE Renewables has announced that it has entered into a 30-year PPA with Georgia Power for the sale of power from the 195.5 MW Broken Spoke Solar project. Photovoltaics within the US division of RWE Renewables is picking up speed and the firm has now announced that it has entered into a 30-year power purchase […] Read more
US DOE Grants $128 Mn to Advance Solar Technologies Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selections for USD 128 million in new projects to advance solar technologies. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced selections for USD 128 million in new projects to advance solar technologies. Through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office, DOE will […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadlines for 2 More Solar Energy Tenders Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has announced the extension in the bid submission deadline for two solar tenders, the 7 GW manufacturing linked and the 1.95 MW with BESS in Lakshadweep. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the extension in bid submission deadline for two tenders, the 7 GW manufacturing linked solar tender and the tender […] Read more
The Problem with Rooftop Solar. Discom View Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the first of a two-part series based on the report, Solar Rooftop, The Discom Perspective, we bring to you the issues, and possible solutions (in part 2) proposed by discoms. The report has been released by TERI and the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. Even as India’s renewable renaissance has stumbled in the past 18 […] Read more
Installation of Additional Solar DC Capacity to be Left on Developers: MNRE Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has stated that as long as the solar plants are in accordance with the contracted AC capacity, installation of DC capacity should be left to developers In a decision that will come as a relief for solar power developers in the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an advisory/clarification […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for 1200 MW Wind Tender Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of 1200 MW of wind energy projects in India until November 20, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of 1200 MW of wind energy projects in India. The […] Read more
Average Energy Spot Prices at 2-Year Low, REC Prices Rise Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The average spot power price at IEX dropped 54 percent to a two-year low of Rs 2.71 per unit in October, compared to Rs 5.94 per unit last year. The average spot power price at Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) dropped 54 percent to a two-year low of Rs 2.71 per unit in October, compared to Rs 5.94 per unit in the same […] Read more
Two New Countries Ink ISA Framework Pact; Membership Surges to 83 Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Speaking at the event, Co-President ISA and the French Minister for ecological and inclusive transition, Brune Poirson thanked India for its leadership in the field of solar energy. The two new countries, Eritrea and Saint Kittis and Nevis, have now become the member of International Solar Alliance (ISA) after signing the framework agreement on Thursday. […] Read more
