Firms Go to Court Against AP Order to Review PPAs Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh government’s decision to review RE contracts has led wind energy firms to file a writ petition against the move. Fearing that the move will set a precedent for other states to follow, wind energy companies led by their associations have filed a writ petition in the Andhra Pradesh High Court challenging the state’s […] Read more
Government Eases Norms for Grid Connected Wind Projects Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has made amendments to the tariff bidding process for wind energy projects, in a move to reduce investment risk and incentivise faster project completion in the sector. The guidelines, which were last notified on 8th December, 2017, are meant exclusively for grid connected projects. The following changes […] Read more
Adani Issues RfS for 350 MW Hybrid Wind-Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd has issued an RfS for setting up of 350 MW wind-solar hybrid power projects with greenshoe option for additional 350 MW capacity Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Transmission Ltd, has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for selection of developers for setting up of 350 MW grid-connected […] Read more
NTPC Issues IFB for 20 MW Solar Plant at Rihand Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC has issued an IFB for the development of a 20 MW solar project at Rihand NTPC Ltd. has issued an Invitation For Bids (IFB) for the development of a 20 MW solar PV project at NTPC-Rihand. The state-owned utility has invited bids from eligible bidders on a single stage two envelope basis with reverse […] Read more
TP-DDL Organises Event in North Delhi to Promote Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy In line with the Delhi Government’s Solar Policy Initiatives, TP-DDL organized ‘Solarize Shakurbasti’, a locality in North Delhi with nearly 10,000 houses In line with the Delhi Government’s Solar Policy Initiatives, Tata Power-DDL (TP-DDL) organized ‘Solarize Shakurbasti’, a prominent area in North Delhi with more than 10,000 houses. Power Minister of the government of NCT […] Read more
Uttarakhand Invites Applications From Permanent Residents to Install and Own Solar Plants Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Uttarakhand has invited applications from permanent residents of the state for power generation from solar energy projects in the hilly areas of the state The Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) has invited online applications from permanent residents of the state for power generation from solar energy projects in the hilly areas of the state. […] Read more
Tender Issued for 5 MW Solar Plant at Kamarajar Port Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Kamarajar Port Limited has issued an EOI for setting up of a 5 MW solar power plant at the port in Chennai. Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL), formerly Ennore Port Limited, has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for setting up of a 5 MW ground-mounted solar PV power plant at the port in Chennai. KPL […] Read more
Investments in RE Doubled Over Last 5 Years, Surpass Coal in 2018: Report Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report, investments in India’s renewable market doubled over the last five years. And at $20 billion in 2018, it surpassed coal. According to a new report, investments in India’s renewable energy market have doubled over the last five years. And at $20 billion in 2018, it surpassed the capital expenditure in […] Read more
Captive Power Producers in Rajasthan Stand Together Against Duty Hike Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy After the decision to hike electricity duty on captive power by 150%, representatives from energy-intensive sectors in Rajasthan are knocking on the doors of various government departments Rattled by the Rajasthan government’s decision to hike electricity duty on captive power by 150 percent, representatives from energy-intensive sectors like cement, textile, mining, etc have come together […] Read more