Delhi Solar Policy 2022- A Model For All MegaCities? Updated On Thu, Jan 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy The draft Delhi State Solar Policy is finally out for public comments, with a deadline of February 3 for responses. At the outset, the policy sets some ambitious goals for itself. A total of 6000 MW of installed solar capacity which shall include 750 MW of rooftop solar within the State and 5250 MW of […] Read more
Bihar (BERC) Gives Green Signal to 600 MW Solar Purchases From SECI Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has given nod to procurement of 600 MW of solar power from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in Tranche-VIII by the distribution companies (DISCOMS). BERC has allowed the procurement at a tariff of Rs 2.50/kWh. The trading margin has been kept by the regulator at Rs 0.07 for […] Read more
Draft Solar Policy of Delhi Wants 6000 MW Installation by 2025 Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Delhi government has accorded approval to the draft Solar Policy 2022 under which the state wants to install solar capacity to 6,000 MW by 2025. In the previous solar policy released in 2016, Delhi had targeted to install solar power of a cumulative capacity of 2,000 MW of solar power by 2022. Readers will […] Read more
Canadian Start-up Hygge Energy Joins Hands with IOC for EV Solar Charging Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Hygge Energy – a Canada based cleantech provider – has said that it has successfully implemented an EV charging pilot project at the retail outlet of Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) in Bengaluru. The project called ‘Zero Emission Electric Mobility’ has employed the software solution platform of Hygge that could enable the installer of the EV […] Read more
2022 For Solar: Solarisation, PLI Scheme, Transmission were Buzzwords Updated On Thu, Dec 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy As we head into year 2023, here is a review of 2022 in terms of policy-level initiatives with a lowdown on where the country stands with regards to renewable energy capacity as the year comes to a close. Impetus to RE transmission projects 2022 began with the Intra-State Green Energy Corridor Phase-II (InSTS GEC-II) scheme […] Read more
Solar Energy & EV Charging Firm Altus Power Acquires 220 MW Solar Facilities Updated On Thu, Dec 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a major development in the American renewable energy sector, Altus Power has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of 220 MW of newly developed and in-construction solar assets. US-based Altus Power is an independent developer, owner and operator of commercial-scale solar facilities. Altus Power provides solar generation for […] Read more
REIL Floats Tender for 15K MONO PERC & Multi-Crystalline Solar Cells Updated On Tue, Dec 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL) has released a tender, inviting bids to procure 15,000 solar cells including 5.64 Wp for MONO PERC (7500 solar cells) & 4.81 Wp for Multi-crystalline silicon solar cells (7500 solar cells). The solar cell should be five busbars in length and 158.75 ± 0.5 x 158.75 ± 0.5 […] Read more
RVUNL Invites Bids for 810 MW STU Connected Solar Tender for RVUN Park, Bikaner Updated On Tue, Dec 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy To establish 810 MW of state transmission utility-connected solar power projects in RVUNL’s Ultra Mega Solar Park in Bikaner, Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RVUNL) has requested bids from solar project developers. These projects will be built-own-operate projects. November saw the release of the tender, however, it was quickly withdrawn. The bids must be submitted […] Read more
DWSS Floats 8.7 MW of Solar Tender to Power Water Supply Systems in Punjab Updated On Fri, Dec 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy State-owned Department of Water Supply and Sanitation (DWSS) has invited bids to install 8.7 MW capacity solar projects at 970 rural piped water supply systems in Punjab. The last date for submitting the bid for this DWSS solar tender is January 12, 2023, and the bid will be opened on January 13, 2023. The scope […] Read more
