SECI Awards 840 MW of its 1200 MW Hybrid Tender Updated On Thu, Feb 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI will now enter into a PPA with the two selected project developers for a period of 25 years. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued the results of its 1200 MW ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects (Tranche-I) tender. Two bidders, SBE Renewable Ten Private Limited and Mahoba Solar Private Limited were awarded a […] Read more
MNRE Issues Notice With Amendments For 2 NISE Tenders Updated On Wed, Feb 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submissions on the two tenders is February 25, 2019, and February 18, 2019. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), has issued corrigendum with amendments to two of its tenders. NISE, an autonomous institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), had previously issued two tenders for setting […] Read more
Petitions by SPDs to Consider GST as Change in Law Accepted Updated On Mon, Feb 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The CERC with its latest order has provided some relief to solar developers in a matter of GST compensation. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), hearing on the matter raised by local solar project developers, has issued an order accepting the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as a change in the law in case of […] Read more
2 Days After 12 GW Manufacturing ‘Stimulus’ Time For Reality Check Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy On Feb 6, the government announced a move to push central public sector undertakings towards a 12 GW solar plan, powered completely by domestic manufacturing. Will this finally kick start domestic manufacturing? 2 days after the announcement, we spoke to industry insiders, as well as considered the factors that could make or break this latest […] Read more
SECI and Govt of Puducherry Sign PSA For 100 MW Wind Power Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI announce an agreement with the Electricity Department of Puducherry for sourcing 100 MW of wind power. The Electricity Department of the Government of Puducherry has signed an agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to source 100 MW of Wind Power. The new agreement will be slotted under the Union Territory’s Renewable […] Read more
SECI Reschedules Pre-Bid Meeting for 7.5 GW J&K Tender Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The pre-bid meeting scheduled for February 15, 2019, has been rescheduled for February 18, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has rescheduled the pre-bid meeting for its RfS issued for 7500 MW Grid connected Ultra Mega Solar PV Projects in Leh and Kargil Districts, Jammu & Kashmir. The tender which was issued on […] Read more
EDF and SITAC Sign PPA for 300 MW Wind Project in India Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Construction of the wind farm will start in 2019. EDF Renewables in India and its partner for wind energy in India, the SITAC Group have announced the signing of a long-term power purchase agreement covering the output of 300 MW of wind project recently awarded by the Indian government. This power purchase agreement (PPA) was […] Read more
SECI Issues NIT for Deployment of RE Projects with Storage at Lakshadweep Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy SPDs will also be responsible for the successful O&M of the project for a period of 10 years. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) for deployment of Renewable Energy Projects along with a linked Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. The brief […] Read more
The Interim Budget. No Sunshine with A Hint of Rain Updated On Sat, Feb 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy After getting many quick reactions from various industry experts we did some research on it and found that: The last budget of the Modi government tried to have something for everyone, especially the middle class and farmers. But it looks like the renewable vote is not really as important. On the renewable energy front, the […] Read more
