SECI Issues Amendments for 1.95 MW Solar Tender for Lakshadweep Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has issued amendments for its tender seeking solar power developers for setting up of 1.95 MW solar energy plant in Lakshadweep Islands with BESS. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued amendments for its tender seeking solar power developers for setting up of a 1.95 MW solar energy plant in Lakshadweep Islands. […] Read more
ONGC Tenders for 15 MW Solar Energy Plant in Gujarat Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy ONGC has issued a tender for the development of a 15 MW solar PV plant in Gujarat. State-owned enterprise, the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has issued a tender, inviting bids for the development of a 15 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant at the firms’ Vagra site in Bharuch District of Gujarat. The scope […] Read more
Inoperative Sewage Treatment Plants set to be Solar Powered in Gujarat Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Inoperative sewage and water treatment plants in nearly 170 municipalities across Gujarat are expected to be powered up again with solar power systems According to new information made available by state officials, inoperative and defunct sewage and water treatment plants (STPs/ WTPs) in nearly 170 municipalities across Gujarat are expected to be powered up again with the help of solar power systems. […] Read more
Power Ministry Proposes Tariff Rebates on Advance Payments by Discoms Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has advised SERCs to establish reduction of generation/ transmission tariffs in cases of full or advance payments by state Discoms The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued an order, advising state electricity regulatory commissions (SERCs) to establish the reduction of generation or transmission tariffs in cases of full or advance payments […] Read more
ISTS Charges Waived for Solar & Wind Projects Commissioned by 2022 Updated On Fri, Nov 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy Ministry of Power has announced that ISTS charges for solar and wind energy projects will be waived off if they are commissioned before December 31, 2022 The Ministry of Power (MoP) has announced that the Interstate Transmission System (ISTS) charges and losses on the transmission of electricity generated from solar and wind energy projects will […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies on Solar-Wind Hybrid Project Proportioning Under RPO Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has now clarified that, the RPO contribution of Obligated Entities (OE) consuming energy from hybrid wind-solar power plant shall be based on the relative proportion of energy contributed by each source, calculated based on the ratio of declared capacities of each source in the PPA. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has […] Read more
MNRE Amends Bidding Guidelines for Procurement of Solar Power Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued amendments to its guidelines for the bidding process for the procurement of power from grid-connected solar PV power projects. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued amendments to its guidelines for the tariff-based competitive bidding process for the procurement of power from grid-connected solar PV power projects. The said […] Read more
Assam Tenders for Off-Grid Floating and Rooftop Solar Projects Worth 955 kW Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy APDCL has issued two tenders for setting up of rooftop solar projects and an off-grid floating solar power plant in Assam worth 955 kW capacity. The Assam Power Distribution Company (APDCL) has issued two tenders for setting up of rooftop solar projects and an off-grid floating solar power plant in the state worth a cumulative […] Read more
Solar Manufacturing in India Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Global Overview Globally, over 100 GW of PV capacity was installed in 2018, with China continuing to take the lead, as it added 45 GW of capacities during the year. Other countries to install large solar capacities included Europe, the U.S. and India. China is also the world’s largest producer of solar cell/module, followed by […] Read more