Power Ministry Says Imposing Tax / Cess On Power Generation By States’ Illegal’, Asks To Withdraw Such Orders Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power, in its latest order, has termed the collection of taxes and cess by states on power generation as ‘illegal and unconstitutional.’ In a letter to all the Chief Secretaries, the government order asked states to take steps to withdraw any such order. The ministry has said that it was informed that […] Read more
Ameresco & Sunel Group Bid in Unison for 1.5 GW Solar & BESS Projects in UK, Europe Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy US-based renewable energy firm Ameresco and the Sunel Group, an EPC contractor and developer for solar projects, have joined forces to bid for 1.5 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. These projects are located in the UK and Europe across Greece, Italy, Spain, Romania. The said projects are presently […] Read more
Why Is The Building Sector Shunning Glasses & Adopting Solar? Know The Benefits Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Several industrial high-rise buildings in the last decade have undergone a construction-related transition. Against the earlier popular and conventional practice of using concrete surfaces, many modern buildings now flaunt flashing glass shields. Not only did the new practice help in making those buildings more eye-catching, but it also aided in increasing the energy efficiency […] Read more
JERC Rejects Plea of Puducherry Firm For Enhancing Net Metering Limit For Captive Solar Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the State of Goa & Union Territories has rejected the petition filed by Puducherry-based Rane Brake Lining, seeking relaxation of provision 4.4 of JERC for State of Goa and UTs (solar PV grid interactive system based on net metering) Regulations 2019. The provision imposes a cap on maximum solar […] Read more
ACWA Power Gets $123 Million Loan For 200MW Egyptian Solar Project Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Saudi Arabia’s renewables developer ACWA Power has secured a financial package of $123 million to develop 200MW Kom Ombo utility-scale solar power plant in Egypt. Financing institutions for the solar project of ACWA Power include EBRD, OPEC Fund OPEC Fund, African Development Bank (AfDB), Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), GCF, APICORP and Arab Bank. […] Read more
EBRD Lends €29 Million For Albania’s 140MW Solar Project Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has said that its lending €29 million to an Albanian special-purpose vehicle, owned by France’s Voltalia, to develop the 140 MW Karavasta solar plant. This solar power plant will come up in the Fier area of south-western Albania. The EBRD is anchoring the €99 million financing structure […] Read more
Google, EDPR Partner on 500 MW Distributed Solar Development in USA Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global IT conglomerate Google and EDPR North America Distributed Generation LLC have collaborated to support more than 80 distributed solar PV projects totalling 500 MW in the USA. The deal aligns with an environmental justice program benefiting over 25,000 families in low-to-moderate income communities from New Jersey to Ohio. EDPR said that the initial projects […] Read more
Haryana Solicits Bids for Procurement of 500 MW Solar Power Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Haryana Power Purchase Center, which is a joint venture between UHBVN (Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam) and DHBVN (Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam) has issued a tender and invited bids for 500 MW solar electricity from Haryana-based grid connected solar projects. The last date to submit the bids online is May 24, 2023. The bids […] Read more
ReNew Power Bags 200 MW of GUVNL’s 500 MW Tender; Solarcraft, Mahindra Susten, Avaada Energy Other Winners Updated On Fri, Apr 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam’s (GUVNL) tender, floated in February this year, for the supply of power from 500 MW of grid-connected solar projects (Phase XIX) has been won by ReNew Power, Solarcraft Power, Mahindra Susten, and Avaada Energy. Capacities & Tariff ReNew Solar Power bagged the highest capacity of 200 MW. It had quoted Rs 2.71 […] Read more
