SECI Schemes See June-July Capacity Additions Hit 24 Month Low Updated On Sat, Aug 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy If Project commissionings under the schemes auctioned by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) are any indication, solar and wind projects could really struggle to recover from a deep trough this year. Not only are delays, especially for wind energy projects in Gujarat, and lately, solar projects in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu becoming endemic, it […] Read more
Land Acquisition, Infrastructure Still Major Roadblocks for Wind Projects: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as amendments have been made to bidding guidelines for wind projects in India, land acquisition and evacuation infrastructure remain major roadblocks Even as the amendments have been made to bidding guidelines for wind projects in India, land acquisition and evacuation infrastructure will continue to remain major impediments for timely completion of such projects, according to a report. […] Read more
Azure Power Gets LoA for 300 MW Project in SECI Auction Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The company is also expected to sign a 25-year agreement with SECI to supply power at a tariff of Rs 2.54 (U.S. 3.7 cents) per kWh. Azure Power, one of the country’s largest solar power developers and operators, has won 300 MW of an Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) solar power project in a Solar […] Read more
ST Raises Performance of Next-Gen Digital Power Applications with STM32G4 Microcontrollers Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy STMicroelectronics has unleashed its next generation of microcontrollers the STM32G4 MCU with the performance to manage them. As the latest smart electronic products add extra sensor-driven features and adopt higher-efficiency power technologies such as silicon carbide or gallium nitride to save energy, STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has unleashed […] Read more
Industry Reacts to High Court Stay on AP Order for PPA Review Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy High Court ordered a stay that gave respite to wind firms while state action to temporarily shut projects added to their jitters Reacting to the High Court stay on the AP order for reviewing PPAs, law firm J Sagar Associates that represents ReNew Power in high court said that Andhra Pradesh government has ‘no right’ to […] Read more
CEL Empaneling EPC Firms for BESS Projects Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy CEL has issued an EOI for empanelment of firms/EPC contractors for executing BESS projects in India. State-owned enterprise, Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for empanelment of firms/EPC contractors for executing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects in India. The empaneled contractors will be able to participate in future project […] Read more
8 Key Points From KUSUM Scheme Implementation Guidelines Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rs 34,422 crore KUSUM Scheme The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rs 34,422 crore Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Uthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) Scheme, that aims to provide both financial security and more sustainable water access […] Read more
Firms Go to Court Against AP Order to Review PPAs Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh government’s decision to review RE contracts has led wind energy firms to file a writ petition against the move. Fearing that the move will set a precedent for other states to follow, wind energy companies led by their associations have filed a writ petition in the Andhra Pradesh High Court challenging the state’s […] Read more
Japan’s Mitsui Invests Rs 100 Crore in SmartE Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy SmartE, a Delhi-NCR based electric mobility startup, has raised Rs 100 crore from Japan’s Mitsui and Co. SmartE, a Delhi-NCR based electric mobility startup, has raised Rs 100 crore in funding from Japan’s Mitsui and Co. The e-mobility service provider, which is a subsidiary of Treasure Vase Ventures, has raised the amount as a part […] Read more
