MNRE Allows Time Extension For Solar/Hybrid Projects Only In ‘Genuine Cases’ Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a fresh order to act against erring renewable energy project developers who willfully delay clean energy projects and ask for relaxations on commissioning dates. In its latest Order, the ministry said it gave the renewable energy implementing agencies like SECI, NTPC, and NHPC the power […] Read more
KSERC Allows Cochin Port Authority To Re-Tender For 1.5MWp Floating Solar Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has allowed Cochin Port Authority to re-tender for the development of 1.5 MWp Grid Connected Floating Solar PV plant at Willingdon Island of the Port Authority under RESCO Model (BOOT) for 25 years. The court also allowed PPA for the 1.5 MWp Floating Solar and grid-connection of the […] Read more
Solar & Electric Boats To Carry Passengers In Chilika Lake Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The state government of Odisha is mulling to introduce solar and electric boats as modern means of transport in the Chilika Lake for the transportation of passengers, thereby replacing machine boats. According to sources, the government will run the first solar boat in Chilika on trials for the first three months. If the trail is […] Read more
BayWa r.e. Raises $115 Million Afresh For Solar+Storage Projects Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy North American solar developer BayWa r.e. has secured a $115-million credit facility with global financial services firm Nomura to support the development of utility-scale solar and solar+storage projects in the United States. BayWa r.e. said that the credit facility will initially support projects totaling 1.1 GW of solar and 188 MWh of battery storage in […] Read more
EE North America Acquires 700 MW Colorado Solar Projects Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy developer EE North America has acquired a majority stake in two solar projects, Sandy Hill Solar and Sand Dune Solar – which together make 700 MW of capacity – , in Colorado. EE North America said that the joint venture with solar power developer Horus Energy is thereby accelerating the USA’s transition to […] Read more
Aiming To Bring Down Energy Storage Costs: Manish Narula, Jinko Solar Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Read more
Bengaluru’s APM Projects Bags Central Mine Planning & Design Institute’s 5.2 MW Solar Project Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based APM Projects has bagged the 5.2 MW solar project by Central Mine Planning & Design Institute. The project has been won through competitive bidding. The tender is for the design, engineering, supply and procurement, construction, erection, fabrication, commissioning, testing, operation and maintenance of five years of grid connected ground mounted solar power plant of […] Read more
Aiming To Bring Down Energy Storage Costs: Manish Narula, Jinko Solar Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Manish Narula is the Executive Vice President of Chinese solar manufacturer–Jinko Solar (South Asia). In an exclusive interview with Saur Energy in Hyderabad, Narula talked about his company’s experiments with newly-started energy storage devices, bifacial solar panels, and the future of these in India. Excerpts: How has the experience of Jinko Solar been in India till now? […] Read more
Gensol Wins NTPC NVVN’s 0.5 MW Solar PV Project at IIM Udaipur Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Gensol Engineering Private Limited has bagged a 0.5 MW solar project tender floated by NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd. Thr project is for the development of 0.5 MW (AC) grid connected ground mounted solar PV project at IIM-Udaipur Rajasthan under net-metering. The other bidders that participated in the competitive bidding included Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments […] Read more
