Developers Seek Extension to Install Solar Plants on Government Buildings Updated On Tue, May 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The Distributed Solar Power Association (DISPA) wrote two letters to MNRC on April 24 and May 11 in which they highlighted their concerns regarding the completion of the rooftop projects. Citing indifferent attitude of concerned ministers to their efforts, solar rooftop developers have asked for time extension to complete the work of installing solar panels […] Read more
NTPC Defers 2,000 MW Solar Projects Auction Updated On Sat, May 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The decision came on the backdrop of letter written to Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) by the Solar Power Developers Association. The association had sought extension of solar auctions till the issue related to grant of connectivity through inter-state transmission system is not resolved. As developers have raised their concerns and have sought […] Read more
Investors Fear Depreciation in Rupee May Affect Solar Tariffs: Study Updated On Thu, May 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy “If the rupee depreciates to Rs 67 from Rs 65 between the time of tariff bidding and finalisation of terms of payment for module supply (which can easily extend to 6-8 months), the solar power developer will suffer an overall four paisa per unit reduction in margin, which is significant considering the modest margins for […] Read more
Power Regulator CERC Boosts Merchant Renewable Energy Plants Updated On Thu, May 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy The detailed procedure that commission has issued would grant long and medium-term transmission access to the renewable project that has achieved financial closure and has already acquired land for the project. While proposing stringent rules against line underutilization, Power regulator Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued guidelines that would pave way for serious merchant renewable […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh to Give Farmers Power to Sell Power Updated On Mon, May 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project will be launched on a pilot basis in Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaran and Srikakulam district. The first 75,000 solar pump sets worth Rs 3.5 lakh each will be provided to farmers in these districts. On an estimate the pilot project will cost around Rs 2,625 Crore. Andhra Pradesh government is planning to initiate a scheme […] Read more
TEDA Seeks Bids for Solar Parks in Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy TEDA has set three objectives for development of solar parks in the state such as develop quality infrastructure for solar energy, bring appropriate technology to achieve optimum efficiency, and achieve energy security in the state of Tamil Nadu. Riding on the ‘Vision Tamil Nadu 2023’ for renewable energy and the renewable energy purchase Obligations (RPO) […] Read more
SECI’s 70 MW Amguri Solar Park Tender to Close on May 22 Updated On Tue, May 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy The maximum tariff payable to the project developer is fixed at Rs 3.43/ kWh for 25 years. The Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI’s) tender for setting up of 70 MW grid-connected solar PV (SPV) power project at Amguri Solar Park in Assam will be closed on May 22, 2018. In February this year, SECI […] Read more
Nepal Electricity Authority Invites Bids to Supply Solar Power Updated On Thu, May 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The successful developers have to finish the construction and installation work and start supplying electricity within one year after they sign PPA agreement with the NEA. To expand the power sources in the country the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has beefed up its efforts while calling for global tenders to select independent developers and supply […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids for Aggregating 3.37 GW Solar Power Projects across India Updated On Mon, Apr 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The bunch of projects includes setting up of 2,000 MW (250 MW x 8) ISTS-connected solar power projects in India on build own operate basis. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited proposals for selection of solar power developers for the installation of aggregating 3.375 GW solar PV projects on pan India basis. […] Read more
