WBPDCL Seeks Bids for 2nd 5 MW Floating Solar Tender at Sagardighi Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy A 5 MW grid-connected floating solar project on a raw water pond at Sagardighi thermal power station has been invited for bids by West Bengal Power Development Corporation (WBPDCL) via an e-tender and reverse auction. Within ten months of getting the work order, the project must be put into operation. The state’s previous largest floating […] Read more
CERC Orders MPPMCL & DMRC to Compensate ACME Solar Updated On Fri, Dec 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Following the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (CERC) decision pronouncing that solar developers are entitled for compensation in lieu of greater expenses incurred ever since the GST was introduced, solar developer ACME Jaipur Solar Power has asked the Commission to give MPPMCL and DMRC instructions on how to pay the late payment and rate. The Central […] Read more
In Key Judgement, CERC Lays To Rest GST Impact On O&M Costs For Developers Updated On Tue, Dec 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a significant order last week, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has finally or seemingly put to rest all doubts on the applicability of the ‘Change in law’ provisions on O&M costs for developers. The Central regulatory authority did this even as it clubbed multiple petitions around the issue from various developers, and after […] Read more
SECI Payout of Rs 804 Cr to Solar & Wind Developers for Oct Sees 10% Slide Since Sep Updated On Tue, Dec 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Payments totaling Rs 804 crore were made to solar and wind power producers by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for the power it purchased in October 2022. The amount is almost 10% less than what was paid out in September. Against its power purchases, the agency had released Rs 893 crore. Nearly 88% […] Read more
Dutch Ignore Warnings, Impose ‘Super Profits’ Ceiling On Solar Power Updated On Mon, Dec 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy India’s ‘windfall profits’ levy on oil refining firms has found an echo in Netherlands. Except that the Dutch have proposed a price ceiling on renewable energy producers to curb excess profits. The government of the Netherlands announced a €130/MWh (US$136) profit ceiling for solar and wind generation as part of the EU’s established ‘intramarginal levy’ […] Read more
MSEDCL Discovers Price of Rs 2.90/kWh In 500 MW Solar Tender Updated On Mon, Dec 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has discovered a best price of Rs 2.90/kWh for 100 MW out of the 500 MW it auctioned to secure 500 MW of long-term power from grid-connected intrastate solar projects. SolarArise was the lowest bidder, while state owned SJVN Green Energy, and Tata Power subsidiary Tata Power Renewable […] Read more
JinkoSolar’s Exclusive Corporate Event in Dhaka Gets Massive Response Updated On Wed, Nov 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy Jinko’s Solar South & Central Asia team, gathered in Bangladesh’s Capital Dhaka for an eventful week of client meetings and site visits. Bangladesh’s reaction and reception to Jinko’s technology and products were positive. “In the future, Jinko will become recognised as a significant and aggressive participant in the Bangladesh market. With our Tiger Neo offering, […] Read more
As Solar Spreads Out, Marketing Makes an Entrance Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Just over 30 months ago, SaurEnergy did a feature on rooftop solar, “Residential Solar. Market Yes, But Marketing?” That story, in our April 2020 issue talked about the potential in the rooftop solar category, albeit, residential. But there was almost complete lack of formal marketing tactics from firms to attract customers. The few firms with […] Read more
JV by Philadelphia Solar, Translucent Energy to Set Up 1.2-GW US Solar Module Facility Updated On Tue, Nov 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy In a key development that would see the further expansion of solar power in the USA, Philadelphia Solar and Translucent Energy have joined forces in a strategic partnership to bring Tier-1-produced solar PV modules to the American market. Philadelphia Solar held that the JV – Trading Philadelphia Solar – will offer a full-range of utility […] Read more
