EIL Tenders for 2 MW Solar Plant for Hindustan Petroleum Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy EIL has tendered on behalf of Hindustan Petroleum for a 2 MW solar PV power plant to be set up under phase II of the HPCL Green R&D Centre at Bengaluru. Engineers India Limited (EIL) has issued a tender on behalf of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for a 2 MW solar PV power plant […] Read more
West Bengal to set up Solar Projects on Depot Roofs to Charge EVs Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy The West Bengal Transport Corporation is set to generate power through solar panels on depot roofs to recharge its electric vehicles (EVs) The West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) is set to generate power through solar panels on depot roofs to recharge its electric vehicles (EVs). The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI) has conducted a study and found significant savings in annual electricity bills. In a […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies on Manufacturers Exempt from BIS Registration Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a bid to provide further relief to solar module manufacturers, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued clarification on the ‘definition of model’, ‘quantum of application fee’ and provisions w.r.t. manufacturers currently exempted from BIS registration and certification for ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) application purpose. As per the […] Read more
Indonesia to Replace Fossil Fuel Plants with Renewable Plants Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to achieve its target of 23 percent renewable energy share in the energy mix by 2025, Indonesia is planning to replace its old fossil fuel plants with renewable energy, as per the data and analytics company report. The country, which is mainly dominated by thermal power generation, has renewable energy potential of […] Read more
Update: Avaada Energy appeal Against CERC Order At APTEL Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy On January 20, we had carried a story on the CERC (Central electricity Regulatory Commission) refusing to provide any relief to Avaada Energy in its petition against SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India), for its project in Maharashtra. In an update to the same, Avaada Energy has informed us that they had obtained a stay […] Read more
The Total-Adani Deal- Impact on Indian Solar Sector Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy The announcement yesterday of a proposed JV between Total Total SA, the french energy major, and Adani Green Energy, the renewable energy arm of the Adani Group, for $510 million (approx Rs 3600 crores) is, to put it mildly, a surprise. After all, while not dire, the sector today faces multiple pressure points, the latest […] Read more
Land, Policies & Payment Delays a few Issues RE Developers Face in India Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Land acquisition, non-conducive state policies and delays in timely payment are some of the key issues that RE developers face in India Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh has said that land acquisition, non-conducive state policies in certain states and delay in making timely payment to renewable energy generators by […] Read more
RE Buyers Alliance Announces Top 10 US Large Energy Buyers in 2019 Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance has announced the release of its Deal Tracker highlighting 2019’s Top 10 Large Energy Buyers, topped by Facebook. The Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA), has announced the release of its Deal Tracker highlighting 2019’s Top 10 Large Energy Buyers, topped by Facebook with the procurement of 1.546 gigawatts (GW). The REBA Deal Tracker showcases total procurement […] Read more
Govt in Favour of Domestic Solar Manufacturing, Market not so Much Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is heavily indulged in promotion of domestic solar manufacturing, however, when it comes to utilisation on projects, imports are still favoured According to information relayed in a recent parliamentary discussion, the central government is heavily indulged in promotion of domestic solar manufacturing as portrayed by all the policy changes and financial incentives being […] Read more
