MNRE Clarifies on Solar-Wind Hybrid Project Proportioning Under RPO Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has now clarified that, the RPO contribution of Obligated Entities (OE) consuming energy from hybrid wind-solar power plant shall be based on the relative proportion of energy contributed by each source, calculated based on the ratio of declared capacities of each source in the PPA. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has […] Read more
Installation of Additional Solar DC Capacity to be Left on Developers: MNRE Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has stated that as long as the solar plants are in accordance with the contracted AC capacity, installation of DC capacity should be left to developers In a decision that will come as a relief for solar power developers in the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an advisory/clarification […] Read more
Global Solar PV Capacity Expected to Exceed 1,500 GW by 2030 Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The global solar PV capacity is estimated to increase significantly from 593.9 GW in 2019 to 1,582.9 GW in 2030, a new report has revealed. Global solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity is estimated to increase significantly from 593.9 gigawatts (GW) in 2019 to 1,582.9 GW in 2030 following significant capacity additions by China, India, Germany, the […] Read more
Crisil Report on India’s Flagging Renewables Drive Draws Strong Rebuttal from MNRE Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Less than 4 days after reports first appeared in the media, including this one on Saur Energy, that used a CRISIL report to pan India’s renewables drive, comes a strong rebuttal from the Secretary of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The denial, worded in strong terms and with more than a little data, […] Read more
MNRE Nudges CPSEs to Give Priority to Renewable Energy Investments Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy CPSEs have been asked by MNRE to prioritise renewable energy projects in their investment plans, as part of larger efforts to reduce carbon emission. All central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) have been asked by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to prioritise renewable energy projects in their investment plans, as part of larger efforts […] Read more
SECI to Tender for 400 MW Renewable Projects Soon Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a notice, informing prospective developers that the agency will be inviting proposals for the development of 400 MW of renewable projects The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notice, informing prospective developers that the agency will be inviting proposals for the development of 400 MW of renewable projects on […] Read more
NTPC Awards 769 MW Capacity won in SECI Auction to 4 Developers Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC had won 769 MW capacity in SECI’s 2 GW solar auction, and the power utility has since awarded the EPC contract for the project to 4 developers. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) had recently auctioned off 922.4 MW capacity from its 2 GW CPSU solar tender. NTPC Ltd. had emerged as the […] Read more
SECI Successful in Awarding 922 MW in 2 GW CPSU Tender Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has successfully awarded projects worth 922 MW under its tender seeking SPDs for setting up of 2 GW solar power projects (Tranche-1) under CPSU-II The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has successfully awarded projects worth 922.4 MW under its tender seeking solar power developers for setting up of 2 GW solar power projects […] Read more
REI 2019: Insights About Session on Impact of Solar Energy in 2030 Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Renewable Energy India Expo or REI 2019 held a session on the impact of Solar energy which talked about the growth of solar in the energy mix of India in 2030 This session held on the first day of Renewable Energy India Expo (REI) saw experts from government and Private companies who discussed the […] Read more
