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
HSBC Launches ‘Green Deposit’ for Financing Green Projects in India Updated On Fri, Aug 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy HSBC has launched its Green Deposit programme in India, which will enable the bank’s clients to support green and sustainable projects. British financing institution – HSBC has announced the launch of its Green Deposit programme in India for its corporate clients. The first-of-its-kind product for the Indian market, the Green Deposit will enable the bank’s […] Read more
Tezpur University Generating 90,000 kW of Solar Electricity Every Month Updated On Fri, Aug 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Tezpur University in Assam is generating on average – nearly 90,000 kW of electricity every month through its 1 MW on-campus rooftop solar power systems. The Tezpur University in Assam has said that it is generating on average – nearly 90,000 kilowatts (kW) of electricity every month through its 1 MW on-campus rooftop solar power […] Read more
HERC Proposes Reverse Auction for Transmission Projects Updated On Fri, Aug 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy HERC has asked for comments regarding threshold cost after which bidding route will be followed The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has proposed introducing reverse auction method to award projects related to setting up of transmission infrastructure. A discussion paper has been prepared by HERC that sheds light on how reverse bidding for transmission projects […] Read more
AISIA Bats for 50% BCD on Solar Equipment Updated On Fri, Aug 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy The Body urged Government of India on immediate implementation of BCD All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) has urged the government to impose at least 50% basic custom duty (BCD) on solar equipment for sustenance of domestic manufacturers. The country’s dependency on China for solar imports in FY20, was recorded at imports worth $1.3 billion. […] Read more
Tetra Tech Wins USAID Renewable Energy Contract Worth $29.7 Million Updated On Thu, Aug 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy USAID has awarded Tetra Tech a five-year, USD 29.7 million single-award contract for the continuation of its Scaling Up Renewable Energy project (SURE II). Tetra Tech has announced that the US Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded the Company a five-year, USD 29.7 million single-award contract for the continuation of its Scaling Up Renewable Energy […] 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
SECI Extends Deadline for 15 MW Floating Solar Tender Updated On Thu, Aug 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has once again extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for 15 MW floating solar plant at the Nangal Pond in Himachal Pradesh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that it has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of 15 MW grid-connected […] 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
