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
India’s Reservoirs Can Generate 280 GW Power via Floating Solar: TERI Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s reservoirs have 18,000 sq. km of area with the potential to generate 280 GW of solar power through floating solar photovoltaics (FSPVs) plants, according to a new study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), an energy and environment think tank. TERI’s new report titled ‘Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV): A Third Pillar to Solar […] 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
Avis India Partners With quikk India for Electric Vehicle Fleet Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Avis India has announced that it has formed a partnership with quikk India to offer corporate electric mobility services, starting with the Delhi-NCR region Avis India has announced that it has formed a partnership with quikk India on February 17, 2019, to offer corporate electric mobility services which will include an EV fleet and access to robust […] 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
Huge Positive Impact of Solar Home Systems on Livelihoods in India: GOGLA Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report by GOGLA, the association for the off-grid solar energy industry, has established the huge positive impact of Solar Home Systems on livelihoods in India A new report issued by GOGLA, the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry, has established the huge positive impact of Solar Home Systems (SHS) on livelihoods […] Read more
JinkoSolar Wins ‘Top Brand PV Europe Seal 2020’ Award for 2nd Consecutive Yr Updated On Thu, Feb 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy One of the world’s leading solar module manufacturers JinkoSolar has won the ‘Top Brand PV Europe Seal 2020’ award from EuPD Research, an internationally recognized research institute, for the second consecutive year. EuPD Research awarded the top PV seals based on its global PV installer monitor survey which compiles the opinions of solar installers from […] Read more
India’s Solar and Wind Capacity to Reach 135 GW by 2024: BTI Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s solar and wind generation capacity has been predicted to reach 135 GW by the end of 2024 up from the 77 GW at the end of 2019. According to a new report, India’s solar and wind generation capacity has been predicted to reach 135 gigawatts (GW) by the end of 2024 up from the […] Read more
Why India’s Thermal Woes Cast A Shadow Over Renewable Plans Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy It’s all about the money. The money needed to clean up discoms, and soon, the money needed to clean up the mess in India’s thermal energy sector. By now, it is well known that one of the biggest impediments to India’s ambitious renewable energy goals is the state of its state distribution firms. Or discoms, […] Read more
