Is An ‘Andhra Discount’ Coming For Indian Renewables? Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy As the Imbroglio over Andhra Pradesh’s effort to renege on its signed PPA’s continues to simmer, the state government is implementing the classic payments squeeze to force firms to come to the negotiating table. Successful or not, this has already damaged India’s credibility with potential and existing investors This week has all about India’s refusal […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for 1200 MW Wind Tender Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of 1200 MW of wind energy projects in India until November 20, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of 1200 MW of wind energy projects in India. The […] Read more
CPPIB to Acquire Pattern Energy in All-Cash Deal Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Moreover, the Pattern Energy stake transaction is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2020, subject to required regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), a professional investment management organization, has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pattern Energy in an all-cash transaction for USD 26.75 […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline for Manufacturing-Linked Tender, Again Updated On Wed, Oct 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for the 7 GW manufacturing linked solar tender. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification extending the bid submission deadline for the 7 GW manufacturing linked solar tender, yet again. In its latest amendment, the agency has extended the deadline for the tender from […] Read more
Is Chindia the Answer to India’s Manufacturing Puzzle? Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy When it comes to manufacturing in Solar, it is not a rankings fight globally. China settled that some time ago. By 2012 to be accurate. It’s a fight for the other 30 percent market share, be it with breakthrough innovations, temporary tariff protections or sheer cussedness as the US is doing right now. But eventually, […] Read more
DTC Tenders for Procurement of 300 Electric Buses Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy DTC has tendered for the selection of bus operators for the procurement and operation of 300 electric buses under the FAME-II Scheme. The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has floated a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for the selection of bus operators for the procurement and operation of 300 air-conditioned electric buses on PPP (BOOT) […] Read more
Project Monitoring Committee at Ministry Could Fast-Track Project Implementation: Ved Mani Tiwari Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government has introduced an online system for seeking forest clearance that has been very beneficial in securing this critical clearance. To streamline state level clearances for transmission projects, the appointment of a nodal officer at the state level could be very helpful. Similarly, having a Project Monitoring Committee at Power Ministry level for a […] Read more
New York Finalises Contracts for 1700 MW Offshore Wind Projects Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy NYSERDA has finalised contracts with Equinor and Sunrise Wind (Ørtsed and Eversource) to deliver 1700 MW of offshore wind energy to New York. Governor of New York, Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has finalised contracts with Equinor Wind US for its 816 MW – […] Read more
SECI Reschedules Pre-Bid Meeting for Amended Manufacturing Linked Tender Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has announced that the second pre-bid meeting for its recently amended manufacturing linked solar tender has been postponed to October 21, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that the second pre-bid meeting for its recently amended manufacturing linked solar tender has been postponed from October 17, 2019, to October 21, […] Read more
