Gov’t May Single out PGCIL for 25 Power Transmission Contracts Updated On Tue, Aug 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The private sector has also alleged the government authorities behind the move for being biased towards the state-run PGCIL. The government is thinking of awarding 25 small and medium-sized power transmission contracts to the state-run Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL). A government official close to development said, “National Committee on Transmission has recommended that […] Read more
India Far from 100GW Solar Power Target: CRISIL Updated On Mon, Aug 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The agency also stated in the report that with best possibilities the country would be able to attain 78 to 80 GW of solar power by the end of 2022 up from the current installed capacity of 21.65 GW. Impacting the solar sentiments of India, ratings and research agency, Credit Rating Information Services of India (CRISIL) has asserted that India […] Read more
Domestic Solar Power Industry Updated On Fri, Aug 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar tariffs in India saw the lowest ever level of Rs.2.44 per unit in reverse auctions carried out by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in May 2017 for 200 MW and again twice in July, 2018, for 600 MW in each instance. As per the final findings dated 16th July, 2018, in the investigations […] Read more
Nashik Municipal Corporation Buildings to get Solar Power Systems soon Updated On Fri, Aug 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Nashik Municipal Corporation has already issued the letter of award to the contractor for installing solar panels at 16 government buildings. Under the ‘Smart City’ scheme, Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) approves the tender for installing rooftop solar panels at various government buildings. Moreover, NMC has already issued the letter of award to the contractor for […] Read more
Mizoram to Get 100MW Solar Power Plant Updated On Fri, Aug 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The government has already signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sungevity Enterprises, a solar power service developer, to setup Rs. 630 crore 100MW solar power plant. Under the ‘Magnetic Mizoram Investors Summit’ initiative of New Economic Development Policy (NEDP), Mizoram government is to set up a 100 MW solar power plant in the state. […] Read more
Lightsource BP Acquires 135 MW Solar Assets from Orion Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Aug 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy The move has marked a major milestone in the Lightsource BP’s strategic US expansion. British solar parks developer Lightsource BP has acquired six solar development assets from Orion Renewable Energy Group LLC. The move has marked a major milestone in the Lightsource BP’s strategic US expansion. Further, the 135 MW DC portfolio consists of projects […] Read more
Colbun Kickstarts its First 9MW Solar Plant in Ovejeria Updated On Wed, Aug 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar park constituted of photovoltaic solar panels is company’s first solar power facility. The plant comprises 30,000 PV panels, each with watt tracker. Chile based Power Company, Colbun has started the commercial operations of its 9MW solar plant in Ovejeria. Further, the plant is made in 18 hectare land in the Tiltil commune of […] Read more
CLP India Fends off Aggressive Solar Power Bidding Updated On Wed, Aug 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy India’s largest wind power player, CLP India is instead going to zero in on acquisitions of upcoming new energy projects. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong based CLP Holdings, CLP India has claimed to stay away from the ongoing aggressive solar bidding. India’s largest wind power player, CLP India is instead going to zero in […] Read more
Gujarat Tops in Terms of Approved Solar Power Generation Capacity Updated On Wed, Aug 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy The approval of the solar energy capacity is to be generated at three solar parks namely Dholera, Radhanesada and Harshad. Gujarat state has topped another category of the renewable energy segment. It has been declared the state with the highest approved solar power generation capacity at various solar parks. Out of over 26,000 MW of […] Read more
