Solar’s Slow Rise In Sun Drenched Pakistan Updated On Wed, Aug 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Extensive load shedding and high and rising electricity costs are a few of the reasons for consumers to seek a switch to solar power in Pakistan. With industry pointing out that the nation pays some of the highest electricity tariffs in South Asia, it is indeed a wonder why solar has not established a stronger […] Read more
Siemens Announces 800 MW Inverter Manufacturing Capacity In US Updated On Wed, Aug 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy German Power major Siemens has joined the rush of firms seeking to benefit from the $360 billion plus subsidies on offer under the Inflation Reduction Act in the US. Announcing plans to begin manufacturing solar string inverters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Siemens will make Blueplanet inverters at the new site, which it acquired from KACO in […] Read more
SECI Issues RFS for 1300 MW Wind Power Projects Updated On Mon, Aug 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy SECI has issued an RfS for 1300 MW ISTS-connected Wind Power Projects (SECI-Tranche-XV). The tender has been issued under the standard bidding guidelines. The total capacity of 1300 MW will be awarded for injection at ISTS substations in the 3 (three) states, viz., Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Madhya Pradesh. The maximum capacities to be awarded […] Read more
SECI Projects Account For 18% of India’s Solar Capacity: Govt Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) claimed that 18.3 percent of India’s total solar energy capacity was contributed by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The information was given by the Union New and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh in his written reply before the Lok Sabha. The minister said that in […] Read more
BluPine Wins 100 MW & ACME Bags 500 MW in RUVNL Tender Updated On Thu, Aug 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (RUVNL’s) tender for the development of 1200 MW of solar with storage projects has declared BluPine Energy and ACME as winners. While BluPine bagged a quantity of 100 MW at INR 6.68/Kwh, ACME won 500 MW out of the quoted 600 MW at INR 6.69/kWh. The auction was held in […] Read more
Govt Amends Bidding Norms For HVDC Projects Under ISTS Updated On Thu, Aug 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has now issued an order amending its Standard Bidding Document for the procurement of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) power through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process under the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission system. The new order proposed modifying para 2.1.2 to make changes to the eligibility criteria of the bidders. The ministry […] Read more
Mahindra Susten Signs PPA with GUVNL at INR 2.7250 INR / KWh for 200 MW Solar Project Updated On Wed, Aug 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Mahindra Susten has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with GUVNL (Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited). The tender was issued by GUVNL for 500 MW Phase XIX ISTS project, while Mahindra Susten won project size of 100 MW with 100 MW greenshoe capacity. The total capacity won by the firm is 200 MW. The […] Read more
NTPC REL Wins RUMSL’s 80 MW Floating Solar Project Updated On Wed, Aug 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, a subsidiary firm of energy conglomerate NTPC, has emerged successful in bidding for a 80 MW floating solar project at Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. The tariff at which the firm won the tender floated by RUMSL (Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited) is an impressive INR 3.80 kWh. RUMSL is joint venture between […] Read more
Lower Auction Volumes, Supply Chain Challenges May Slowdown 20% of India’s PV Capacity Additions in ’23: IEA Updated On Tue, Aug 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy The IEA (International Energy Agency), in its latest study, “Renewable Energy Market Update 2023 & 2024” has offered significant insights on worldwide markets in the renewable segment. The revelations of the report are as follows- Global Renewable Capacity Additions As per the report, the global renewable capacity additions are set to soar by 107 gigawatts […] Read more
