MNRE Releases Revised Strategy for Establishment of Offshore Wind Energy Projects Updated On Mon, Aug 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The revised strategy for establishment of offshore wind energy projects has been chalked out and released recently by the MNRE (Ministry of New & Renewable Energy). Preliminary studies carried out by NIWE across the coastline of India indicate good potential both off the southern tip of the country and the West coast for offshore wind […] Read more
SECI Issues RFS for 1300 MW Wind Power Projects Updated On Mon, Aug 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy SECI has issued an RfS for 1300 MW ISTS-connected Wind Power Projects (SECI-Tranche-XV). The tender has been issued under the standard bidding guidelines. The total capacity of 1300 MW will be awarded for injection at ISTS substations in the 3 (three) states, viz., Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Madhya Pradesh. The maximum capacities to be awarded […] Read more
SECI Projects Account For 18% of India’s Solar Capacity: Govt Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) claimed that 18.3 percent of India’s total solar energy capacity was contributed by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The information was given by the Union New and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh in his written reply before the Lok Sabha. The minister said that in […] Read more
Solar Canals Deliver On Promise, Yet Fail To Find Market Updated On Thu, Jul 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy By-Ravleen Kaur A streak of blue cuts across the yellow landscape as one takes a turn while travelling through the Mehsana district of Gujarat. The dry smell of dust alerts one about the arid zone ahead and the heat is an indication of impending summers in this terrain. Soon, the blue line turns grey with […] Read more
Despite A Volatile Market, Wind Energy Blows Strong Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy It was Wind Energy Day on June 15, and the day while acknowledging the role wind energy is set to play, also serves to highlight the massive strides this key part of the renewable puzzle has made, especially in the past decade. Global Trends 2023: Big Start, Bigger Finish The wind sector is back […] Read more
NTPC To Commission Second Part Of Gandhar Solar Project Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy NTPC will be commissioning the second part of the Gandhar Solar Power Project developed by the Maharatna PSU. The total capacity of the solar power project is 20 MW and the second part will be 10MW. NTPC revealed in a regulatory filing that the company will add 10 MW of capacity to the project on […] Read more
CERC Asks SECI to Compensate Developer For BCD On Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Jun 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy The CERC has maintained that ReNew Solar Energy (Jharkhand Three) Private Limited is entitled to compensation on a PPA signed with the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) following the imposition of safeguard duty on solar cells/modules. The firm said that the imposition has resulted in an increase in the rate of Basic Customs […] Read more
UPNEDA Issues RFS for SPGs for Solarization of Feeders of 150 MW Cumulative Capacity Updated On Fri, Apr 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency, (UPNEDA) has invited online bids from prospective bidders for selection of Solar Power Generators (SPGs) through tariff based competitive bidding for setting up of grid connected solar power plants for solarization of segregated agriculture feeders at distribution substations cumulative capacity of 150 MW for sale of power […] Read more
SECI Issues Tender For 300MW Ground-Mounted Solar Project At Ramagiri In Andhra Updated On Fri, Apr 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender for a 300 Megawatt (MW) AC ground-mounted solar photo voltaic project at Ramagiri in Andhra Pradesh. The tender said the company winning the bid would also have to ensure operations and maintenance for the initial five years. The SECI planned the domestic, competitive bidding […] Read more
