NHPC Signs MoU With GEDCOL to Develop Floating Solar Projects in Odisha Updated On Tue, Jul 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy NHPC has inked an MoU with GEDCOL to form a JV for developing floating solar energy projects in the state of Odisha with an initial capacity of 500 MW. State-run hydropower giant NHPC has announced that it has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha Limited (GEDCOL) to […] Read more
20% Duty on Solar Power Equipment to cut Imports: Anurag Thakur Updated On Sat, Jul 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is considering a 20% basic customs duty on solar equipment to discourage imports, particularly from China, Anurag Thakur has said. The government is considering a proposal by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to impose 20 percent basic customs duty on solar modules to provide an edge to domestic manufacturers and discourage imports, […] Read more
Vellore Smart City Tenders for 1.2 MW Solar Power Plant Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vellore Smart City Limited (VSCL) has issued a tender for setting up of 1.2 MW solar power plant near the Palar river in the state of Tamil Nadu. Vellore Smart City Limited (VSCL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for setting up of 1.2 MW ground-mounted solar power plant in the ABD […] Read more
Solar to Push Much of Remaining Coal Fleet in Texas Offline: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy New utility-scale solar will push much of remaining coal-fired power fleet across Texas into retirement in the next few years, finds a new report by IEEFA New utility-scale solar is poised to push much of the remaining coal-fired power fleet across Texas into retirement in the next few years, finds a new report by the […] Read more
BHEL Tenders for O&M of 3 Solar Projects in SCCL Telangana Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy BHEL has issued three tenders, seeking bid from eligible companies for undertaking the O&M work for 3 solar projects worth 79 MW for SCCL in Telangana. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued three tenders, seeking bid from eligible companies for undertaking the operation and maintenance (O&M) work for three solar projects worth a combined […] Read more
SECI to Conduct Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting for 15 MW Floating Solar Tender Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has stated that the pre-bid meeting for its tender for setting up of 15 MW floating solar PV power plant in Himachal Pradesh will be conducted online. [Updated on July 15, 2020] The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued in a notice that the pre-bid meeting for its tender for setting up […] Read more
Skilancer Solar Launches Waterless Robots for Rooftop Solar Panels Updated On Tue, Jul 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Skilancer Solar has launched its autonomous waterless robot for the cleaning of small-scale solar power plants installed on residential rooftops. Cleantech startup Skilancer Solar has announced the launch of its autonomous waterless robot for the cleaning of small-scale solar power plants installed on residential rooftops. This product will be an addition to the firms’ portfolio […] Read more
New RE Already Cheaper Than Operating Coal Plants: Report Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that new renewable energy (RE) is already cheaper than continuing to operate coal plants in much of the world. A new report has revealed that new renewable energy (RE) is already cheaper than continuing to operate coal plants in much of the world. The report “How to Retire Early: Making […] Read more
Now Punjab Wants to Tear Up Solar Contracts Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Even as the issues from Andhra Pradesh are still to be resolved, comes the news of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), the key state discom, pushing for a 10 percent discom from solar power producers. PSCL’s logic? The hit to collections during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the amazing argument that while determining the rate, […] Read more
