Solar Additions Down 64 Percent Q-o-Q in Q2 2020: Bridge to India Updated On Wed, Aug 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy India added just 351 MW of solar power generation capacity in Q2 2020, down sharply at 64 percent QoQ due to COVID related constraints. India added just 351 MW of solar power generation capacity in the second quarter of the fiscal i.e. Q2 2020, taking the total installed capacity to 38,377 MW by June 30, […] Read more
Aug 21 CEA Report Points To Massive Problems in Solar Project Pipeline Updated On Sun, Aug 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy A report released by India’s Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on August 21, indicates some huge issues for the ‘pipeline’ of solar (and wind) projects. Looking at the delays and reasons for these delays in many cases, and the evolving situation on the ground,it becomes amply clear that the 2022 target of 175 GW is at […] Read more
SJVN Seeking Debt Financing of Rs 1000 Cr for Upcoming Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Aug 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy SJVN has issued an EoI inviting financing institutions to submit proposals for providing debt financing loans for its upcoming renewable projects (solar). SJVN Ltd – a mini Ratna CPSU under the Ministry of Power – has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) inviting eligible financing institutions to submit proposals for providing debt financing loans to […] Read more
India’s Stuttering Solar Progress Grinds To a Halt With COVID-19 Updated On Thu, Aug 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Two latest reports by independent research agencies in the Indian renewable energy segment have revealed that the first half of the year (H1 2020) only saw a total of between 1 GW and 1.3 GW of new solar installations in India. While the full year installations expected to reach 3.5 GW (4.5 GW with rooftop) […] Read more
SECI Amends Bid Deadline for 5 MW Solar Plant at Tuticorin Port Updated On Tue, Aug 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the 5 MW solar PV plant at the V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust in Tuticorin The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that it has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the commissioning of a 5 MW grid-connected solar […] Read more
NTPC Seeking EPC Contractors for up to 1070 MW Solar Projects in Rajasthan Updated On Tue, Aug 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC has tendered for the EPC work along with land for the development of up to 1070 MW of solar PV power projects own Rajasthan. NTPC Ltd has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for taking up the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) work along with land for the development of up to […] Read more
SJVN to Build Rs 450 Crore – 100 MW Solar Plant in Dholera Updated On Tue, Aug 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy SJVN has announced that it will be commissioning the 100 MW solar plant at the Dholera Solar Park at an outlay of Rs 450 crore. State-owned Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVN) fresh from its win at Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd’s (GUVNL) 700 MW solar auction, has announced that it will be commissioning the […] Read more
ISA Holds Curtain Raiser For 1st World Solar Technology Summit Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The ISA today held a curtain raiser for the first World Solar Technology Summit on September 8. The curtain raiser was a virtual interaction with ISA office bearers. For the Gurugram headquartered ISA, the first Solar Technology Summit is a key event in its mission to make solar the bedrock of future energy generation, and […] Read more
PM Modi Brings 7.5 GW Ladakh Solar Project Back into Focus Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy PM Narendra Modi on Saturday during his Independence Day speech reinstated the Centre’s aim to establish a 7.5 GW solar power park in Ladakh Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday during his Independence Day speech reinstated the Centre’s aim to establish a 7.5 GW solar power park in Ladakh to set the union territory on […] Read more
