The Problem with Rooftop Solar. Discom View Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the first of a two-part series based on the report, Solar Rooftop, The Discom Perspective, we bring to you the issues, and possible solutions (in part 2) proposed by discoms. The report has been released by TERI and the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. Even as India’s renewable renaissance has stumbled in the past 18 […] Read more
Installation of Additional Solar DC Capacity to be Left on Developers: MNRE Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has stated that as long as the solar plants are in accordance with the contracted AC capacity, installation of DC capacity should be left to developers In a decision that will come as a relief for solar power developers in the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an advisory/clarification […] Read more
Is An ‘Andhra Discount’ Coming For Indian Renewables? Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy As the Imbroglio over Andhra Pradesh’s effort to renege on its signed PPA’s continues to simmer, the state government is implementing the classic payments squeeze to force firms to come to the negotiating table. Successful or not, this has already damaged India’s credibility with potential and existing investors This week has all about India’s refusal […] Read more
Solar Power and Agriculture: Can There Be a Happy Coexistence? Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy News yesterday that cranberry farmers in Massachusetts, US, are trying out solar installations on their farms to get some extra income has put the focus back on one of the biggest critiques of solar power. That there simply isn’t enough land that meets the requirements of sunlight, proximity to the transmission grid, and a ready […] Read more
At Rs 2.71, Developers Hold Their Ground on SECI’s ISTS-VI Auction Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy In the latest auction for 960 MW of inter-state transmission system (ISTS-VI) connected solar projects, SECI has declared ReNew Power (300 MW) at Rs 2.71 /kWh, Avaada Energy (300 MW) at Rs 2.71 /kWh, Masaya Solar Energy (UPC Renewables) (300 MW) at Rs 2.71/kWh, and Tata Power (60 MW) at Rs 2.72 /kWh as winners. For […] Read more
Tender for 20 MW Solar Plant at Thermal Station Issued in Haryana Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy HPGCL has issued a tender for setting up of a 20 MW grid-connected solar power plant at the old Ash Dyke in FTPS, Haryana. The Haryana Power Generation Corporation (HPGCL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for setting up of a 20 MW grid-connected solar power plant at the old Ash Dyke […] Read more
Is Chindia the Answer to India’s Manufacturing Puzzle? Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy When it comes to manufacturing in Solar, it is not a rankings fight globally. China settled that some time ago. By 2012 to be accurate. It’s a fight for the other 30 percent market share, be it with breakthrough innovations, temporary tariff protections or sheer cussedness as the US is doing right now. But eventually, […] Read more
Solar Power Very Much on the Agenda for Bihar: Nitish Kumar Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has said that due emphasis will be paid on solar power in the state and that panels are already being installed on government buildings Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has said that due emphasis will be paid on solar power in the state and that solar panels are already being installed […] Read more
Will The Recent Reduction in Corporate Tax Impact The Domestic Solar Market Too? Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy With an aim to provide much needed support to boost manufacturing sector in the country and to make them more competitive in the global market, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman,in September, announced a significant reduction in corporate tax rate from 30 percent to 22 percent and for new manufacturing companies to 15 percent. Here are some […] Read more
