MNRE Cuts Tariff Ceiling by 70 Paise under CPSU Ph-II Solar Scheme Updated On Tue, Apr 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has reduced the tariff ceiling by 70 paise to Rs 2.8 per unit from Rs 3.5 per unit earlier under the phase-II of the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) programme for developing 12 GW of capacity solar projects. Also, the government has increased the time period for the implementation […] Read more
MNRE Appoints IREDA to Handle its CPSU Scheme – II Updated On Tue, Apr 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has announced the appointment of IREDA as the implementing agency for the ministry’s Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced the appointment of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) as the implementing agency for the ministry’s Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II. […] Read more
Indian Oil Tenders for AMC of 600 kW Rooftop Solar System in Mathura Updated On Tue, Apr 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Indian Oil has issued a tender for the comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for its 600 kW rooftop solar PV system at its Mathura Refinery. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has issued a tender, seeking eligible bidders for the comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for its 600 kW rooftop solar PV system at its Mathura […] Read more
NTPC to Raise Rs 4374.10 Crore via Bonds Updated On Tue, Apr 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC has said it will raise Rs 4,374.10 crore on April 16, 2020, through the issuance of unsecured non-convertible bonds on private placement basis. State-run power giant NTPC has said it will raise Rs 4,374.10 crore on Thursday i,e. April 16, 2020, through the issuance of unsecured non-convertible bonds on private placement basis. As per […] Read more
We Received Force Majeure Notices from Various Discoms, Despite Govt Directive: Azure Power Updated On Mon, Apr 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Despite government directive to power distribution companies (Discoms) to pay dues on time, the country’s one of the leading independent solar power producer (IPP), Azure Power said that it has received Force Majeure notices from various Discoms citing an inability to perform their obligations as per the PPA due to Covid-19. There has been a […] Read more
Sale of Green Certificates Surges 79% by 8.38 Lakh Units in March Updated On Mon, Apr 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy The sale of renewable energy certificates (RECs) increased more than 79 percent to 8.38 lakh units during March 2020 mainly on account of good supply. During the month of March in 2019, 4.68 lakh units of renewable energy certificates were sold, as per the official data. RECs are market-based instruments, and a REC is created […] Read more
PSPCL’s Advance Payment Scheme. Lucrative Offer or Open Distress? Updated On Mon, Apr 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy A visit to the website of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), the state’s primary discom, reveals an interesting offer that has just been released . Promoted as a ‘Golden opportunity to earn lucrative returns by advance payment’ the offer promises a return of 1 percent per month, or 12 percent per annum, for […] Read more
Engie Signs Tax Equity Financing for its 2 GW US Renewables Portfolio Updated On Mon, Apr 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Engie North America has announced that it has signed a major tax equity financing for its 2 GW renewables portfolio in the US. Engie North America has announced that it has signed a major tax equity financing for its renewables portfolio. The portfolio consists of 2 GW of renewable assets, comprised of 1.5 GW of […] Read more
SECI Powers On with RFS For 2500 MW Project at Karnataka Updated On Sat, Apr 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) yesterday issued a Request for Selection (RfS) document for selection of solar power developers for setting up of 2500 MW ISTS-Connected Solar PV Power Projects at Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Park (UMREPP) in Koppal District, Karanataka under Tariff-based Competitive Bidding (ISTS-X). Approximately 13000 Acres of land on […] Read more