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
Delhi High Court Provides Solar Developer Protection Against Retrospective Denial of Concessional Rate of Customs Duty Updated On Wed, Dec 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Delhi High Court has granted temporary protection to ReNew Hans Urja, a solar developer, from the retroactive denial of a reduced rate of customs duty on imports for a 600 MW solar power project. The Project Import Regulations Act of 1986’s registration requirements for the products had previously been met, thus the court ordered […] Read more
World Bank Approves $311 Million for Renewable Energy in West Africa Updated On Fri, Dec 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The World Bank has cleared the Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE) for the West African region with an approval of $311 million that will be financed through its agency – International Development Association (IDA). The new project is expected to benefit the existing and prospective power consumers in the participating countries of Chad, […] Read more
Solar Trackers Surge; Poised To Reach 37,196.86 MW Globally by 2031 Updated On Wed, Dec 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy As per a recent report by a US based market research firm, Transparency Market Research (TMR), the global solar trackers market is likely to reach an installed capacity worth 37,196.86 MW in another nine years. In 2020, the annual installed capacity of solar trackers stood at 6998.8 MW. By 2031, the annual installed capacity will peak […] Read more
SECI Invites Request for Selection for 1.2 GW Hybrid Power Projects Updated On Wed, Dec 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has invited a request for selection for setting up 1200 MW ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects along with an assured peak power supply in India under a tariff-based competitive bidding process. The last date for submitting the online bid is January 12, 2023 (for online submission) & January […] Read more
Prioritising Rajasthan’s Energy Sufficiency Sustainably Requires Incentivising State Genco Updated On Mon, Dec 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy Solar energy is the most readily available source of non-polluting renewable energy resource. The uniqueness of the solar technologies is that it offers a wide range of applications in solar PV as well as solar thermal technology in which case, the generated heat could be used for domestic as well as industrial applications and power […] Read more
ACME Group Sets Foot into Gujarat Wind Energy Market with 50 MW Project Updated On Fri, Dec 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy Gurugram-based ACME Group has entered the wind energy market by signing a PPA with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). Currently, ACME runs solar power facilities in 12 States and provides electricity to 13 State DISCOMS. The ACME Group has won its first 50 MW grid-connected wind power project to mark its debut in the […] Read more
MSEDCL Invites Request for Selection for 550 MW Solar Project Updated On Thu, Dec 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) has invited RFS (request for selection) for the procurement of a 550 MW of solar power project to be developed in Maharashtra through a competitive bidding process. The last date for submitting the online bid is January 16, 2023, till 04:00 pm and the bid will be opened […] Read more
MSEDCL Discovers Price of Rs 9.0/kWh in 250 MW Solar with Storage Tender Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy The 250 MW solar project power purchase auction for the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has concluded Ayana Renewables Power Private Limited (ARPPL) and NTPC Renewable Energy as the winners. MSEDCL’s decided opening tariff was 9.65/kWh, while the awarded capacity tariff was 9.0/kWh. Ayana Renewables Power Private Ltd (ARPPL) and NTPC Renewable Energy, both […] Read more
