GESCOM Empaneling Agencies for 10 MW Rooftop Solar Plants Under SGY Scheme Updated On Wed, Mar 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy GESCOM is empaneling agencies for setting up rooftop solar plants worth 10 MW capacity with net-metering arrangements under the SGY scheme. The Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company (GESCOM) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the empanelment of agencies for setting up rooftop solar PV plants aggregating 10 MW capacity on the rooftops of residential […] Read more
Maximum 6 Months Extension for RE Projects in Exceptional Cases: MNRE Updated On Wed, Mar 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy MNRE has offered clarification on the award of time extension for commissioning of under-development RE projects on account of COVID-19. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has offered further clarification on the issue of award of time extension for the commissioning of under-development renewable energy (RE) projects in the country on account of […] Read more
Global Solar Installations to Grow 27% to Reach 181 GW in 2021: IHS Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to a report by IHS Markit, the new global solar photovoltaic (PV) installations are expected to grow by 27 percent this year to a record 181 gigawatts (GW), led by China, the United States, and India. However, new solar PV installations were at 142 GW in the year 2020. Although this year the prices […] Read more
Unsustainable. 128 Non-functional Solar Plants in J&K due to Callous Attitude Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a scathing indictment of the way taxpayer money is allowed to be wasted, including in renewable energy, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has highlighted the shocking state of 128 solar plants in J&K (Jammu and Kashmir). Set up at police establishments, these plants have been non-functional since 2014 due to non-settlement of payment […] Read more
JinkoSolar Launches New Tiger Pro Modules for Distributed Generation Market Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd (the “Company” or “JinkoSolar”), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that it has launched a new series of ultra-efficient Tiger Pro modules with higher power capacity targeted for distributed generation market. The new module is based on the Tiger Pro 182mm, 54-cell […] Read more
Tata Power Receives LoA From GUVNL for 60 MW Solar Project in Gujarat Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power has received an LoA from GUVNL to develop a 60 MW solar project in the state of Gujarat. Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, has announced that the Company has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) on March 26, 2021, to develop a […] Read more
NHPC Tenders for 100 MW Solar Plant in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy NHPC has issued a tender for the EPC contract for the development of a 100 MW solar plant in the Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh. NHPC Limited has issued a tender for the EPC contract for the development of a 100 MW solar PV grid-connected power plant along with associated power evacuation equipment across multiple […] Read more
Coal India Seeking Developers for 100 MW Solar Plant in Gujarat Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Coal India Limited is seeking developers for undertaking the work of complete development and handing over of 100 MW solar plant in Gujarat. Coal India Limited (CIL), a state-owned coal mining corporate, has issued a tender – seeking developers for undertaking the work of complete development and handing over of a 100 MW solar PV […] Read more
Record Fall in Coal Generation in 2020, but Emissions Remained High: Ember Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy New research has revealed a record fall in coal generation in 2020, however, power sector emissions were still higher than in 2015. New research has revealed that China was the only G20 country that saw a large increase in coal generation in the pandemic year. Globally there was a record fall in coal generation in […] Read more
