5 GW CPSU Tender Results- NTPC, SJVN, NHPC Grab 1GW Each Updated On Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy The 5 GW CPSU tender managed by Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), the agency appointed by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the implementation of the CPSU Scheme Phase II, finally has a winners list. The tender, part of the 12 GW CPSU scheme, has been hanging for a while, and […] Read more
Solar PLI Tender Gets Massive Response, Close to 55 GW Worth Bids Submitted Updated On Wed, Sep 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Solar PLI tender, (Production Linked Incentive) where IREDA is the implementing agency, has received a massive response from bidders, with just 9 bidders going for 4 GW capacity creation each. Another 9 bidders make up the remaining bids for 18,809 MW of capacity building. (View Scheme Details Here) The PLI Scheme has divided an […] Read more
Mumbai’s BEST Issues Tender for 1,900 Electric Buses Updated On Tue, Sep 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy Mumbai’s BEST (the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport Undertaking) has issued tenders for procuring 1,900 fully electric buses, signalling one of the biggest electric bus fleet expansions in the country. It will issue tenders in the next few days for procuring 200 double deckers, which will also be fully electric, according to media reports. “We […] Read more
Tariff Markdown on Manufacturing Tender. Unfair For Developers? Updated On Tue, Sep 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy Even as SECI continues to provide positive tidings in terms of finally finding buyers for the power from the manufacturing linked solar tender that has been pending since last year, the news of markdowns can’t be good for relevant stakeholders. Readers will recall that these tenders had a tough time finding takers for a long […] Read more
SECI’s 1000 MW PSA Signing with TANGEDCO, Vital Step Forward For Mfg. Linked Tender Winners Updated On Mon, Sep 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy It says something for the dearth of good news we have had in the solar sector, that firms and even government bodies have taken to highlighting every step of the process from planning to tenders to winners to even the signing of PSA’s (power sales agreement) and PPA’s (Power Purchase Agreement) now. The backlog of […] Read more
Assam Continues Focus on Off Grid Solar Systems With Tender for 71,999 Systems Updated On Wed, Sep 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Assam, faced with challenges of terrain and delivering power to some of the more inaccessible parts of the state, has tried to emulate the Bangladesh example, using solar systems in a big way to ensure energy access for its people. The latest move is a tender by the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL), inviting […] Read more
NTPC Addresses Its Wind Capacity with 300 MW Tender for Projects Updated On Thu, Sep 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Power major NTPC Limited, which has set a 60 GW renewable target for 2032,has invited bids to develop 300 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind energy projects anywhere in India. The tender follows earlier wind tenders from the utility this year. It also marks the continuing recovery in the wind space after a poor […] Read more
GESCL Floats 35 MW/57 MWh Solar+Storage EPC Tender Updated On Wed, Sep 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Gujarat State Corporation Limited (GESCL) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) to appoint contractors for the design, engineering, installation, construction, commissioning & operation and maintenance of a 35 MW (AC) solar PV grid-connected power plant along with a minimum 57 MWH battery energy storage system, with 12 years O&M, at its Kutch Lignite Thermal Power […] Read more
Coal India Tenders For Partners To Build A 4 GW PV Ingot-wafer-cell-module Manufacturing Plant Updated On Tue, Sep 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy State-owned Coal India Limited has invited requests for qualification (RFQ) from prospective equity partners who wish to be shortlisted for setting up 4 GW solar PV ingot-wafer-cell-module manufacturing plant. The move is significant considering all the solar manufacturing in India is focused on cells and modules, besides mounting structures. The complete value chain, from ingots […] Read more