India’s largest rooftop solar tender to see record low tariffs: Bridge To India Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy Just last week, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) launched a tender of 1000 MW capacity for development of grid-connected rooftop solar capacity for Central Government Ministries/Departments. The largest rooftop tender launched by SECI is expected to give a big boost to Rooftop Solar Power Generation Segment and help in fulfilling the Modi Government’s target […] Read more
Solar power tariff hits all time low at Rs. 3 per unit Updated On Wed, Nov 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy The solar tariff has fallen to an all—time low of Rs. 3 per unit, which was quoted by Amplus Energy Solutions in an auction for rooftop solar power conducted by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). “In a move that will offer the cheapest power from solar rooftop plants, Amplus Energy Solutions has won a […] Read more
Solar tariff cuts down to all-time low at Rs 4 per unit Updated On Tue, Nov 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy The solar power tariff slipped to an all-time low of Rs 4 per unit- the maximum rate – fixed under the tender floated for 750-MW solar power projects at Bhadla solar park in Rajasthan. “Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has finalised a tender issue for the 750-MW solar PV projects in Bhadla solar park, […] Read more
If the solar tariff increases then the demand of solar will go down which will impact the further capacity roll-out: Hindustan Power Updated On Fri, Sep 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy The Clean energy arm of Hindustan Power is one of the leading India’s player in solar power generation. It has developed solar farms across the country and internationally. Hindustan Power played major role in changing the scenario of solar power in India. India’s first solar power plant of 5 MW capacity and the then Asia’s […] Read more
Solar Power Tariffs expected to drop to as low as INR 3.50 a unit in 3 years Updated On Tue, Jul 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar power tariffs in India, which fell below Rs. 5 per unit since last November, are once again expected to sink further as the industry doubles volumes every year and the cost of producing power continues to drop. A report published in the Mint mentions that that tariffs will fall to as low as 3.5 […] Read more
KERC issues an order revising tariff payable for solar rooftop and small photovoltaic power plants Updated On Fri, May 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued an Order revising the tariff payable for Solar Rooftop and small photovoltaic power generation. The revised tariff is applicable for PPA signed on or after 2ndMay 2016 and upto 31st March, 2018 with plants being commissioned during this period. The Commission introduced gross metering for Domestic, Hospital and […] Read more
TNERC announces new solar power tariff Updated On Fri, Apr 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has passed comprehensive tariff order on Solar Power which comes into force from 1st April this year. The tariff works out to Rs.5.10 per unit for Solar PV projects and Rs.11.12 per unit for Solar Thermal projects without AD benefit. The AD benefit component of the tariff is […] Read more
MSMEs and SSI sought for separate electricity tariff, urges for solar use Updated On Mon, Feb 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Small Scale Industries (SSI) are seeking for separate electricity tariff. Both MSMEs and SSIs have detailed their presentation before Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) last week. MSME associations jointly organizing an awareness programme in Karnataka on ‘Roof Top Solar Power Generation’ to encourage the SMEs and SSIs to […] Read more
Solar Power Tariffs to witness Legitimate Fall – Study Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Despite aggressive bidding, debt viability of projects with low execution and counterparty risks — especially those under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission scheme and Solar Park scheme, is likely to remain intact,” said a recent report of India Ratings and Research, or Ind-Ra. Solar power tariffs—which hit a low of Rs 4.34 per unit […] Read more