Kochi Metro Looking For Land to Set Up Solar Plant to Power Water Metro Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The tender for the first batch of 23 air-conditioned ferries that can carry up to 100 passengers will be awarded by March. The Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is on the lookout for land to develop a solar power plant to generate electricity to power and operate its forthcoming fleet of Water Metro Ferries from […] Read more
NHPC Issues Tenders For 2 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submissions for all four tenders is March 19, 2019 (online) and March 22, 2019 (offline). The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has issued multiple (4) tenders for setting up 2,089.64 kW of rooftop and small solar power projects at various stations of NHPC. With just a 5 year requirement for […] Read more
2 Days After 12 GW Manufacturing ‘Stimulus’ Time For Reality Check Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy On Feb 6, the government announced a move to push central public sector undertakings towards a 12 GW solar plan, powered completely by domestic manufacturing. Will this finally kick start domestic manufacturing? 2 days after the announcement, we spoke to industry insiders, as well as considered the factors that could make or break this latest […] Read more
Indian Wind Power Sector to Benefit From US-China Tariff Scuffle : Wood Mackenzie Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The assumption comes from a new report released by global research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie. India’s wind energy sector could benefit in the form of new investments as the ongoing tariff scuffle between US and China continues to escalate. The assumption comes from a new report released by global research and consultancy firm Wood […] Read more
SECI and Govt of Puducherry Sign PSA For 100 MW Wind Power Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI announce an agreement with the Electricity Department of Puducherry for sourcing 100 MW of wind power. The Electricity Department of the Government of Puducherry has signed an agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to source 100 MW of Wind Power. The new agreement will be slotted under the Union Territory’s Renewable […] Read more
Greener Buildings in Orissa. Govt to consider Solar Power in Building Laws Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Department also seeks to make adherence to energy efficient building code mandatory for obtaining the building plan approval in Urban Local Bodies. The state government of Odisha may soon make it mandatory for buildings to install solar panels on rooftops by making a provision in the building plan approval. In support of the new […] Read more
Haryana Issues Tender For 10 MW Floating Solar PV Plant Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The floating plant will be set up at a raw water reservoir at the Rajiv Gandhi Thermal Power Plant in Khedar, Hisar. The Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL) has floated a tender for developing a 10 MW floating solar PV power plant in the state. The HPGCL will provide the site for free and […] Read more
Arunachal Pradesh Soon to Be Declared 100% Electrified Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The PM will lay the foundation stone of Sella Tunnel and its approach road in Tawang district besides the declaration of 100 percent household electrification in the state under the Saubhagya Scheme. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit to Arunachal Pradesh on February 9, 2019, is set to declare the state 100 percent electrified. […] Read more
SECI Reschedules Pre-Bid Meeting for 3 GW Manufacturing Linked Solar Tender Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The pre-bid meeting scheduled for February 13, 2019, has been rescheduled for February 18, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has rescheduled the pre-bid meeting for its RfS issued for selection of solar power developers for setting up of 3 GW ISTS connected solar PV power plant linked with setting up of 1.5 […] Read more
