Will India be Inspired by Australia’s Solar Recycling Efforts? Updated On Fri, Nov 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Dubbo Regional Council (DRC), a local government area located in New South Wales, Australia, has been selected as the pilot site for a first-of-its-kind project, where second hand (serviceable) solar panels are given a new lease on life. National Recycling Week runs 8 – 12 November this year, and DRC is encouraging residents to think […] Read more
Total Eren Enters Cambodia with 74 MWp Solar Project Updated On Fri, Nov 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Total Eren, a renewable independent power producer based in Paris, has taken its first steps in the renewable energy market of Cambodia through the acquisition of a 73.9 MWp photovoltaic project named “Battambang” from Risen Energy, a Chinese developer active in R&D and PV panels manufacturing. The PV farm is currently in operation in the Battambang Province, […] Read more
Nepal to Sell Surplus Electricity in India’s Energy Exchange Market Updated On Fri, Nov 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Nepal will sell its surplus electricity to India at a competitive rate after New Delhi allowed the neighbouring country to trade its power in the Indian power exchange market, according to media reports on Wednesday. The Energy Exchange under India’s Power Ministry on Monday granted permission to Nepal after persistent lobbying from Kathmandu, as Nepal […] Read more
Bihar Govt to Set Up Solar Plants at Kajra, Pirpainty Updated On Fri, Nov 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The state cabinet on Wednesday approved the Bihar government’s proposal to establish solar power plants at Kajra in Lakhisarai and Pirpainty in Bhagalpur district on the land earlier acquired for the thermal power plants, state cabinet secretariat department additional chief secretary Sanjay Kumar said. The cabinet also allowed to amend the energy department’s resolution of […] Read more
SJVN To Build 100 MW Solar Project in Punjab With PPA From PSPCL Updated On Fri, Nov 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy SJVN, the jointly owned power firm of the Government of Himachal Pradesh and Govt Of India has won a 100 MW grid connected solar project from Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). The power purchase agreement shall be signed between PSPCL and SJVN for 25 years. SJVN currently has installed capacity of 2016.5 MW which […] Read more
CERC Refuses to Intervene in SB Energy’s PPA/PSA with NTPC & PSPCL Updated On Wed, Nov 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy In a recent order, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) turned down SB Energy’s plea to direct NTPC Ltd. and Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to neither terminate the PPA and PSA signed between the parties nor undertake any coercive action, such as invocation of the performance bank guarantee, and to extend timelines for Condition […] Read more
REC Invites Bids to Empanel EPC+O&M Contractors for Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Nov 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The REC Power Development & Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Ltd, has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) for the empanelment of EPC-cum-O&M contractors for the development and O&M of solar PV power projects under 5 categories: Category A: Rooftop solar PV projects up to 500 kW Category B: Solar PV projects size above […] Read more
India, UK unveil 1st global initiative for interconnected solar grids at COP26 Updated On Wed, Nov 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson jointly launched a new flagship international initiative yesterday, at the COP26 World Leaders Summit, backed by over 80 countries, to dramatically accelerate the global transition to clean powered world. The International Solar Alliance (ISA), India Presidency of the ISA, and the UK COP Presidency […] Read more
RUMSL Tenders for 600 MW Omkareshwar Floating Project Updated On Wed, Nov 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy After a lot of discussions and waiting, the 600 MW Omkareshwar reservoir floating solar plans are moving again. The Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) has started the process by inviting bids to develop the grid connected ‘park’, which would easily be the largest of its kind in India. Till recently, the plant was in […] Read more
