President Sanctions Implementation of 1 GW Subset of Existing 5 GW VGF Solar Scheme Updated On Wed, Jan 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Bidding will be conducted by SECI with capping the tariff at Rs 3 per unit, with a maximum VGF of Rs 1 Crores/MW. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an order for the implementation of a subset of existing 5 GW Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for setting up of 1 […] Read more
MNRE Postpones Commissioning of 7,750 MW Grid-Connected VGF Solar Projects Updated On Sat, Sep 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy MNRE does not hold the developers responsible for the delay in the commissioning of solar PV projects but the supervisory authorities. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has in a row extended the commissioning deadlines of 7,750 MW grid-connected solar PV power projects under different batches of viability gap funding (VGF) planned under 2nd […] Read more
VGF Program Guidelines Amended for Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has made amendments in guidelines for the implementation of the viability gap funding for solar photovoltaic projects. Under the National Solar Mission (NSM) Phase-II, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has made amendments in guidelines for the implementation of the viability gap funding for solar photovoltaic projects. In the […] Read more
Solar Panel Case: MNRE Removes DCR Clause From 5 GW Phase-II Batch-IV VGF Scheme Updated On Fri, Feb 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The amendment comes in response to the US allegation that India had not complied with the World Trade Organisation’s ruling in the solar panels dispute case. In a significant development, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced an amendment for the implementation of a scheme for setting-up of more than 5 GW […] Read more
SECI Setting up of Rs 1500 Cr Payment Security Fund for VGF Scheme under JNNSM Updated On Sat, Aug 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Government of India launched Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission in January 2010 and set a target of 1, 00,000 MW of grid connected solar power by 2022 to address India’s energy security challenge. The Government of India introduced the concept of viability gap funding mechanism in implementation of JNNSM Phase II wherein solar projects are […] Read more
Centre using VGF tool to woo states like West Bengal for its solar mission Updated On Sat, Jul 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Centre is trying to woo states like West Bengal offering viability gap funding to put national solar mission on fast track. Ministry of New Renewable Energy (MNRE) joint Secretary Tarun Kapoor speaking to PTI said “We will offer viability gap funding to the state governments. We will give subsidy to bring down the tariff to […] Read more
SECI Seeks Proposal To Finance 300 MW Solar Project In Andhra Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has now sought proposals from banks and financial institutions. The government entity plans to use this financing to fund its upcoming 300 MW solar project at Ramagiri in Andhra Pradesh. The Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) has planned to procure a Rs 1000 crore term loan for this. […] Read more
RRUVNL Revises Its Tender For 500 MW Standalone BESS Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) has revised the tender document for its proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. Initially, RRVUNL had issued a tender inviting developers to establish a 500 MW standalone BESS. The firm has now released a separate corrigendum for the tender. The revised tender documents address the bidders’ […] Read more
GUVNL’s 400 MW/800 MWh BESS Project Awarded At Rs 2.26/KW Updated On Sat, Nov 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has announced Kintech Synergy Private Limited, H.G. Infra Engineering, Bhilwara Energy, and Advait Infratech as successful bidders for its 400 MW/800 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project (Phase IV). The tender for the project was released in September 2024, with results declared within two months. The Gujarat-based discom […] Read more