NTPC likely to be mandated to meet its entire auxiliary power requirement through domestic solar equipment: Report Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Nearly 2000 MW of NTPC auxiliary power generation can be replaced by solar energy. Indian government is reportedly looking at means to aid domestic solar equipment manufacturing industry despite facing criticism at WTO for the domestic content requirement clause in the JNNSM. BusinessLine citing a top government official reports that towards this end, NTPC may […] Read more
Sri Lanka is betting big on Solar and Wind energy sources through competitive bidding route Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Sri Lanka also has an active rooftop solar power programme. The government is targeting such plants on at least one million roofs with an installed capacity of around 1,000 MW. With abundant wind and solar power potential, Sri Lanka is betting big on these electricity sources through competitive bidding for projects, a top government official […] Read more
Haryana govt. exempts solar devices from VAT to encourage manufacturing in the state Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar devices exempted from VAT includes solar lanterns, solar home systems, stand-alone street lighting systems, solar water heating systems, solar water pumping systems, solar cooker boxes and dish type, solar chargers or inverters and solar photovoltaic modules. The Haryana government has exempted solar devices, equipment or parts used in installation of solar power projects from […] Read more
Foxconn and SoftBank to Bring World’s Cheapest Solar Power in India Updated On Sat, May 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy SBG Cleantech Ltd., the clean-energy joint venture between Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp., India’s Bharti Enterprises Pvt. and Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology Group quoted 2.45 rupees to scoop up the 300 MW solar power project. Companies led by SoftBank Group Corp. of Japan and Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology Co. Ltd. are bringing India some of the cheapest solar […] Read more
NLC Invites Bids for 20 MW of Solar PV Project with BESS in South Andaman Updated On Fri, May 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy In its tender document, NLC mentions that the successful bidder will also provide for 33kV Switchyard and grid interconnection at the take off points of Electricity Department of Andaman & Nicobar Administration along with other scope of works for 20 MW of Solar PV Project with BESS. The Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) has tendered installation […] Read more
SECI issues NIT for the engagement of Agency for hiring of Professional Support Staff at its registered office Updated On Mon, May 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Last date for submission of the bid for engagement of Agency for hiring of Professional Support Staff at Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) is 5th June 2017. Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) is inviting bids from the eligible Bidders/Firms/Agencies to participate in the Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) for “The engagement of […] Read more
Telangana Power Generation Corporation Invites Bid for 15 MW of Solar Power Projects Updated On Fri, May 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy TSGENCO has released two separate EPC contract for 8MW and 7MW Solar Power Projects to be set up in Paloncha and Mellacheru, respectively. The Telangana Power Generation Corporation (TSGENCO) has put in a bid EPC contract for 15 MW of solar power projects in the state. The tender includes two solar power projects- 8 MW […] Read more
ADB Backs Sunseap to Build Cambodia’s First Large-Scale Solar Power Farm Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy As part of the Cambodia’s First Large-Scale Solar Farm project, Sunseap entered into a 20-year solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with EDC. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has backed Singapore’s Sunseap Group’s project to build Cambodia’s first large-scale solar power project under a long-term agreement with Electricité Du Cambodge (EDC). ADB’s Private Sector Operations Department […] Read more
Secret to Hit 40GW Updated On Sat, Apr 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Government of India has rightly made rooftop solar power one of its top clean energy priorities. In 2014, the government revised the national solar installation target from 22 GW to an aggressive 100 GW by 2022 which is helping the country to become one of the world’s fastest-growing solar markets. The 100 GW target was […] Read more
