Bad News. After Karnataka, Tamil Nadu’s Tangedco gets Tender Fatigue Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy If there was ever a case of the perils of high government involvement, the renewables sector has probably seen every aspect of it in the past year. From open tenders with price ceilings, to waiting for policy clarity on cost escalations due to safeguard duty, and now, the incredible news of some of the leading […] Read more
Interview with Manish Gupta, Managing Director, Insolation Energy Pvt Ltd Updated On Sat, May 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Industry Needs Some Breathing Space in Terms of Prices to Grow Cost of module is really the toughest part of the business. We have maintained low prices despite an increase in RM cost. We are managing by increasing the capacity so that fixed costs are reduced and by high volume procurement we have been […] Read more
Can a change in government make an impact on the solar sector? Updated On Sat, May 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy With the 17th Lok Sabha Elections taking centre stage since April, this is the question that really matters for anyone in the solar sector. We speak to 3 industry experts to give you a perspective. Animesh Damani, Managing Partner, Artha Energy Resources “We strongly believe that commitment, focus and execution of the incumbent regime towards […] Read more
Impact of Smart Charging EVs on the Energy Transition Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) recently issued its review analysis on the potential and impact of smart charging electric vehicles on the energy transition. Today the average car runs on fossil fuels, but growing pressure for climate action, falling battery costs, and concerns about air pollution in cities, has given life to the once […] Read more
PGCIL Proposes Evacuation System For Potential Solar, Wind Farms in the Western Zone Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Powergrid Corporation of India (PGCIL) recently came up with a detailed proposal for developing a transmission system for the evacuation of power from potential solar and wind energy zones in the western region. The corporation agreed on the proposal during the first Western Region Standing Committee on Transmission (WRSCT) meeting. Subsequently, a petition was […] Read more
MNRE Approves Connection of Old Off-Grid Solar Plants to the Grid Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), acting on requests made by implementing agencies has allowed old off-grid solar power plants to be connected to the grid wherever possible. State nodal agencies and/or implementing agencies under the off-grid and decentralised solar PV applications programme had requested the ministry for allowing the connection of the […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline For 3 GW Manufacturing Linked Tender Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The deadline for submission has been extended from May 14, 2019, to May 31, 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
SECI’s 250 MW Solar Auction Lowest Tariff Reaches ₹2.87/kWh in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, May 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) successfully auctioned 250 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects in Dondaicha Solar Park (Phase – I), located in Dhule district of Maharashtra. The Talettutayi Solar (Solar Arise) who quoted ₹2.87/kWh to develop 50 MW of solar PV power projects, emerged as the lowest (L1) bidder. Tata […] Read more
ReneSola to Supply 5.4MW Modules for Rooftop Solar Projects in Belgium Updated On Tue, May 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy These modules will be deployed by the French company on rooftop solar projects in Belgium. Shanghai-headquartered global manufacturer & supplier of green energy products, ReneSola has inked a pact to supply 5.4 MW of 310W mono PERC modules to Helexia in Belgium. These modules will be deployed by the French company on rooftop solar projects in Belgium. […] Read more