Jharkhand Yet to Sign PPAs for 1.1 GW of Solar Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The differences on the quoted tariff have halted the signing of the PPA for 1.1 GW solar power project between the state distribution company (DISCOM) and developers in Jharkhand. In Jharkhand, power purchase agreements (PPAs) for 1.1 GW of solar projects that were auctioned in March of 2016 (LoIs signed May 2016) are yet to […] Read more
Haryana Solar Energy Policy Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Haryana Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 A discussion paper was released by the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) in July 2017, stating Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff from Renewable Energy Sources, Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) and Renewable Energy Certificate (REC)) Regulations, 2017. The draft mentioned the useful life for solar power projects determined […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 Tamil Nadu became the 21st state to join the UDAY program in January 2017. Distribution company debt of Rs. 304.2 billion (~$4.48 billion) will be taken over by the state government. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has fixed Rs. 4.50 (~$0.066)/kWh as the new benchmark tariff […] Read more
Bihar Solar Energy Policy Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Any Industry, Institution, Private Agency, Partnership Firm, Consortia, Panchayat, Cooperative or Registered Society. INCENTIVES All New and Renewable Energy projects will be entitles for benefits, available as notified from time to time, under the policies of the Central/State government. All New and Renewable Energy projects shall be entitled to avail the facilities available […] Read more
Canadian Solar Supplies 10 MW of PV Modules to Soroti Photovoltaic Solar Plant in Uganda Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Soroti Photovoltaic solar plant consists of 32,000 pieces of Canadian Solar high-efficiency poly panels. Canadian Solar has announced that the company has supplied 10 MW of PV Modules to Soroti Photovoltaic Plant in Uganda. The solar project is the largest of its kind in East Africa and was officially inaugurated at the end of […] Read more
Karnataka Solar Energy Policy Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Karnataka Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 The solar installation target has been changed from 2,000 MW to 6,000 MW by March 2021 as per the amendments to Karnataka Solar Policy 2014-2021 were announced. The changes were made to reflect the new tariff policy and targets fixed for the state by the MNRE. The current installed […] Read more
Odisha Solar Energy Policy Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy OBJECTIVE Objectives of Odisha Solar energy policy 2013 includes:- Productive use of wastelands, thereby utilizing the non-industrialized areas that receive abundant sunshine for creation of Solar power hubs. Creating favorable conditions to Solar manufacturing capabilities by providing fiscal incentives. APPLICABILITY LAND BASED SOLAR PROJECTS Various industries, CPPs, IPPs have been allotted with huge chunks of […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Solar Energy Policy Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 The state’s renewable purchase obligation (RPO) is set at 9 percent in April 2017 by the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) for the financial year FY2017- 2018. Out of the 9 percent, the 6 percent for the non-solar RPO excluding the large hydro. The RPOs up to […] Read more
Goa Solar Energy Policy Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy OBJECTIVE To help India produce Green Power & get involved in Climate Control. To empower the electricity consumer to participate in the development of the Power Sector and to become a producer of electricity while remaining as a Consumer also i.e. be proactively involved in the development of the Power Sector and be a “Prosumer” […] Read more
