SB Energy Wins 200 MW Auction in Karnataka Updated On Sat, May 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The only competitor in the bidding of new projects was Tata Power Renewable Energy. Tata’s bid for the projects was Rs 2.83 per unit, which is one paisa more than that of SB Energy. Auctioned by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), SB Energy has bagged entire 200 MW of solar projects at a tariff […] Read more
Power Regulator CERC Boosts Merchant Renewable Energy Plants Updated On Thu, May 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy The detailed procedure that commission has issued would grant long and medium-term transmission access to the renewable project that has achieved financial closure and has already acquired land for the project. While proposing stringent rules against line underutilization, Power regulator Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued guidelines that would pave way for serious merchant renewable […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh to Give Farmers Power to Sell Power Updated On Mon, May 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project will be launched on a pilot basis in Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaran and Srikakulam district. The first 75,000 solar pump sets worth Rs 3.5 lakh each will be provided to farmers in these districts. On an estimate the pilot project will cost around Rs 2,625 Crore. Andhra Pradesh government is planning to initiate a scheme […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids for 2000 MW Hybrid Projects Updated On Sat, Apr 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy This project is reportedly much larger than the first tender for 16 MW that was issued this January by SECI. The company envisioned setting up a greenfield hybrid project in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district. The results of this bid are yet to be announced. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is all set to promulgate its […] Read more
Need of Hour: Reduce | Reuse | Recycle Updated On Mon, Apr 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy What happens to all the “green” infrastructure when it reaches the end of its life? The question is how will India dispose 100 gigawatt (GW) worth of solar panels in the next 20 years? While the production of solar energy is green, is there a well thought out and environment-friendly plan for end-of-life treatment of […] Read more
Green Energy Association Mulls to Move SC Against APTEL Order on RECs Updated On Mon, Apr 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy Last week, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) had rejected the petition of Green Energy Association and other similar pleas against the CERC’s order. Industry body Green Energy Association is planning to move the Supreme Court against the tribunal APTEL’s order which upheld power regulator CERC’s ruling reducing forbearance and floor price of renewable energy certificates (RECs) of solar and non-solar energy. The Green […] Read more
Anti-Dumping & Safeguard Duty: A Battle Still Remain to be Fought on the Ground Updated On Thu, Apr 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Inspite of, the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping (DGAD) has recently terminated the anti-dumping probe on import of solar cells and modules from China, Taiwan and Malaysia on the back of current petition withdrawn by the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) itself in March FY18. There’s still a journey of rocky road ahead to be travelled […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Sunil Rathi, Director | Waaree Energies Updated On Tue, Apr 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Waaree is coming up with a manufacturing facility of 1.2 GW by March 2018 Waaree Energies Ltd, an integrated solar power solutions company, is committed to make solar energy affordable and accessible to all. The company plays a major role in manufacturing and supplies solar photovoltaic modules and provides engineering, procurement and construction solutions for […] Read more
POSTPONEMENT OF PRE-BID MEETING : SELECTION OF SPDS FOR SETTING UP OF 2000 MW (250 MWX8) AND 3000 MW (250 MW X 12) ISTS CONNECTE Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy POSTPONEMENT OF THE PRE-BID MEETING : SELECTION OF SOLAR POWER DEVELOPERS FOR SETTING UP OF 2000 MW (250 MW X 8) & 3000MW (250MW x 12) ISTS CONNECTED SOLAR POWER PROJECTS This has reference to the RfS Nos. SECI/C&P/SPD/RfS/2000MW/012018 dated 30.01.2018 and SECI/C&P/SPD/RfS/3000MW/022018 dated 27.02.2018 regarding Selection of Solar Power Developers for Setting up of 2000 […] Read more
