China Versus The US, Europe and Japan? Trade Battles Reach WTO Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Days after China formally raised the issue of US subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the US and Japan, with every possibility of Europe joining in, have been reported to be in formal talks to form a loose alliance to counter the Chinese threat on trade. While the United States and Japan have joined […] Read more
JSW, Sunsure, NTPC & Tejorupa Bag SECI’s 1500 MW Solar Tender Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has now announced the results of its tender floated on March 29, 2023. SECI had floated the tender for a 1500 MW grid-connected Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS). As per the results published by the SECI, JSW Neo Energy Limited, Sunsure Solarpark Fourteen Pvt Ltd, Tejorupa Renewable India Project […] Read more
IndiGrid Operationalises First Transmission project Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy KKR backed IndiGrid, India’s first and largest listed power sector infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), has announced the successful operationalisation of its first greenfield project – Kallam Transmission Limited (KTL) – at Beed, Maharashtra. The project was won by IndiGrid in December 2021 through the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) mechanism and has been developed on […] Read more
Nordcell Plans 1.2 GW Module Plant In Sweden Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Going against the grain of recent announcements of stress in the solar manufacturing sector in Europe, Swedish manufacturer Nordcell has shared plans to build a 1.2GW module manufacturing plant in northern Sweden, termed GIGA One. Nordcell said it is evaluating sites for the facility and hoped to begin production as early as the first half […] Read more
GUVNL Invokes Greenshoe Option For 880 MW Grid-Connected Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has announced its plans to secure 500 MW of power from grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. GUVNL has floated the tender for the purchase of power from 500 MW Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic Power Projects to be set up/under construction/already commissioned projects anywhere in India with Greenshoe Option of […] Read more
MERC Relief For Wind Energy Generator In Maharashtra Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its order earlier this month, provided relief from the threat of disconnection to a Wind Energy Generator (Rajlakshmi Minerals) , after the state discom, Maharashtra State Energy Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) threatened to disconnect its turbines. MSEDCL’s contention was threefold. a) Apparent non-installation of individual meters at each […] Read more
10 MW Floating Solar on Bihar’s Durgawati Dam Reservoir-Bids Invited Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL), the state’s nodal agency has released a tender for procumbent of power through tariff based competitive bidding from grid connected 10 MW floating solar power project. BSPGCL document mentioned, “This project is to setup under RESCO mode over reservoir of Durgawati Dam located at district in Kaimur/Rohtas in […] Read more
As March 31 Deadline Looms, ALMM Set To Rule Again Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Any hope developers might have had of the kind of exemptions the MNRE provided (before withdrawing them within a week) seem to be evaporating as the fiscal year deadline approaches. Readers will recall that the Approved List of Module Manufacturers(ALMM) requirement has been used as an effective non-tariff barrier by the government to support domestic […] Read more
GRIDCO Invites Bids For 500 MW Energy Storage Project In Odisha Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO) invited bids and released an e-tender from eligible bidders for 500 MW through Energy Storage System (ESS) capacity. The tender stated, “The GRIDCO project connected to the CTU/ Odisha STU, with 5 hours of peak support, for 5 years.” Confirming the terms and conditions mentioned in the tender document. The […] Read more