MSEDCL Discovers Price of Rs 2.90/kWh In 500 MW Solar Tender Updated On Mon, Dec 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has discovered a best price of Rs 2.90/kWh for 100 MW out of the 500 MW it auctioned to secure 500 MW of long-term power from grid-connected intrastate solar projects. SolarArise was the lowest bidder, while state owned SJVN Green Energy, and Tata Power subsidiary Tata Power Renewable […] Read more
As Solar Spreads Out, Marketing Makes an Entrance Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Just over 30 months ago, SaurEnergy did a feature on rooftop solar, “Residential Solar. Market Yes, But Marketing?” That story, in our April 2020 issue talked about the potential in the rooftop solar category, albeit, residential. But there was almost complete lack of formal marketing tactics from firms to attract customers. The few firms with […] Read more
Solar Is Changing Fast, Here Are 5 Ways It Already Has Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy When the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission was launched back in January 2010, India had a total installed solar capacity of around 160 MW. The mission itself had a target of 20 GW by 2022. However, changes on the ground in terms of technology, availability and fresh climate realities meant a wholesale upgrade on those […] Read more
SBI Invites RFP for Supply of 2 MW Solar Power for Land in Jaipur Updated On Wed, Nov 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The State Bank Of India (SBI) has invited requests for proposals (RFP) for the engagement of PSU/government bodies as a consultant for 2 MW of on-grid solar power plant on a depository work basis at the bank’s land in Mahindra World City, Jaipur. The last date for submitting the bid for this SBI 2 MW […] Read more
SECI Opens Up Bidding For Rs 19,500 Crore Solar PLI Updated On Mon, Nov 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy It’s finally here. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids for the much awaited Solar PLI (performance Linked Incentive) tender that is expected to give a huge boost to the solar sector in terms of manufacturing prowess and backward integration domestically. The tender, under tranche II of the PLI program has a last […] Read more
RUMSL Floats Consultancy Tender for Morena Hybrid Project Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy Rewa Ultra Mega Solar (RUMSL) has floated a consultancy tender for preparing a detailed project report (DPR) to develop the Morena wind-solar hybrid project with energy storage in Madhya Pradesh. RUMSL is a partnership between Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam and the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to build solar parks throughout the state. […] Read more
Germany’s Kfw, India’s SBI Ink EUR 150 million Pact for Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy A financing arrangement for 150 million EUROS (EUR) has been reached by Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) and the State Bank of India (SBI) to fund solar projects in India. Germany-based KfW finances investments and reform initiatives in a wide variety of sectors, including water supply, energy, and financial systems development. For the German Federal Ministry […] Read more
Ioniq 5: India’s First Global Battery Electric Platform from Hyundai Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy Hyundai Motors India, the second largest auto seller in India, continues to firm up its EV plans for the country. With the release of its future model, the Ioniq 5, which is scheduled to make its world debut at the Auto Expo in January of next year, Hyundai Motor India said that it will bring […] Read more
MSEDCL Gives LoA to TPREL for Setting up 150 MW Solar Plant in Maharashtra Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Corporation Limited (MSEDCL) has awarded the “Letter of Award” (LoA to TPREL) to Tata Power subsidiary Tata Power Renewable Energy for the construction of a 150 MW solar project in Solapur. According to a statement released by Tata Power, the project will be put into service within 18 months of […] Read more
