Ministry of Finance Confirms Force Majeure Status for Coronavirus Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy In news that should bring some immediate relief to large solar developers, the Ministry of Finance has come out with a clarification on the Coronavirus epidemic. The clarification states that the coronavirus will be covered in the force majeure clause in agreements as a case of natural calamity. That should help developers whose incoming supplies […] Read more
BHEL Bags TERI’s Battery Energy Storage Tender for Rs 2.51 Crore Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy BHEL has emerged as the best supplier in a tender recently floated by TERI for the installation and maintenance of battery energy storage systems (BESS). Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has emerged as the best supplier of battery and associated equipment in a tender recently floated by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) for installation […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for 1200 MW ISTS-Connected Solar Projects in India Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has invited online bids for the selection of solar power developers for setting up 1200 MW solar PV power projects anywhere in India. NTPC Ltd has invited online bids from eligible bidders for the selection of solar power developers for setting up 1200 MW ISTS-Connected solar PV power projects anywhere in India. The last date for submission of bids is March 19, 2020, and the techno-commercial bids […] Read more
Nearly 27 GW of new Solar Capacity Added in India in Last Three Years Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy A total of approximately 27 GW (26967.75 MW) of new solar capacity has been installed in India over the last three years in India. A total of approximately 27 GW (26967.75 MW) of new solar capacity has been installed in India over the last three years i.e. from 2016-17 to 2018-19 and the current year […] Read more
After Solar, TN Commission Issues Details for Wind Power Procurement Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Commission has issued a consultive paper discussing the approach for procurement of wind power by Discoms and related issues of open access. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has issued a consultive paper discussing the approach for procurement of wind power by the Distribution Licensee (Discoms) and on related issues of […] Read more
TN Commission Issues Details for Solar Power Procurement by Discoms Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a consultative paper discussing the approach on procurement of solar power by Discoms The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has issued a consultative paper discussing the approach on procurement of solar power by the Distribution Licensees (Discoms) and on related issues of open access. According to […] Read more
Nuclear Power Corporation Tenders for 775 kW Rooftop Solar Plants Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Nuclear Power Corporation of India has floated a tender for setting up of 775 kW of rooftop solar power plants at its RR site buildings The Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) has floated a tender, seeking eligible developers for setting up of 775 kW of grid-connected rooftop solar power plants at its RR […] Read more
Rio Tinto to Build Solar Plant in Western Australia to Power Iron Ore Mine Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rio Tinto has approved an investment in a solar plant at the Koodaideri mine in Western Australia, as well as a lithium-ion BESS to power mining operations Rio Tinto has approved a $98 million (100 percent basis) investment in a new solar plant at the Koodaideri mine in the Pilbara, Australia, as well as a […] Read more
Will CoronaVirus Prove To Be The Force Majeure Of 2020 for Indian solar? Updated On Sat, Feb 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s renewable, and especially the solar sector, has had a tough time since 2018. In 2018, it was the Goods and Services Tax (GST) which upended calculations of bid winners, especially those who signed their PPA’s just before the GST came in. If that wasn’t enough, it was followed by the Safeguard Duty, which muddied […] Read more