One Rupee Increase in Tariffs in Latest Solar Auction Updated On Thu, Jul 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The latest solar auction for 1000 MW held by the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) saw the winning tariffs at Rs 3.48-3.55 per unit. From the record low of Rs 2.44 per unit, the solar power tariffs have risen by more than one rupee in the latest auction. Those from the industry say […] Read more
Azure Power Secures 160 MW Solar Project in UP Auction with Highest Tariff Updated On Thu, Jul 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project is expected to be commissioned in 2019 and developed outside a solar park. Independent solar power producer, Azure Power has won the 160 MW solar power project in Uttar Pradesh at the highest tariff in a recent auction conducted by the Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA). Further, the company will sign […] Read more
Solar Power Supplied to 1,617 Schools in Aurangabad Updated On Wed, Jul 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy We have decided to switch to non-conventional sources of energy at our schools situated in far-off places across the district. This will solve the problem that has been troubling the administration for years. It will definitely save money In order to shift from the conventional source of energy to clean energy, the authorities in Aurangabad […] Read more
Marshall Islands Keen to Join International Solar Alliance Updated On Wed, Jul 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Union Minister of State (MoS) for Human Resource Development Upendra Kushwaha is on an official two-day visit to the RMI. This is the first ever Ministerial visit from India to Majuro, RMI. In order to tap the power of solar energy, the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) has expressed its willingness with India […] Read more
Tata Power to Develop 250 MW Solar Projects at Pavagada Solar Park Updated On Wed, Jul 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy These projects will be set up at the Pavagada Solar Park in Karnataka and the energy will be supplied to the State Discoms under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). Power major Tata Power’s renewable arm, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), has received a Letter of Award from Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) […] Read more
750 MW Rewa Solar Power Project Operational, to Serve Delhi Metro Updated On Tue, Jul 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy This opens up an entirely new chapter in the utilization of renewable energy in the country, where large institutional open access consumers can start procuring it inexpensively. The operations on the 750 MW Rewa Solar Power Project in Madhya Pradesh (MP) has started earlier this week. The plant would supply power to the Delhi Metro, said the […] Read more
PE/VC Inflows Surged by 46 Percent in First Half, Cross $15 Billion, Says Report Updated On Tue, Jul 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The report stated that the period saw as many as 36 large deals worth USD 11.5 billion, which were mostly buyouts, making such deals the highest ever at USD 4.9 billion, or 32 percent of all investments received. The funds from the private equity (PE) and venture capitalists (VCs) have surged by 46% in the first […] Read more
Investment in Solar Power Projects Likely to Fall in 2018 Updated On Tue, Jul 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The mixed picture for global clean energy investment in 2018 is emerging, and at the same time, the commitment to wind and energy-smart technologies such as EV and batteries are running above last year’s levels. In the first half of 2018, the global net investment in solar power projects fell 19 percent from $71.6 billion […] Read more
Andhra Solar Park Projects Saw Lowest Bid at Rs 2.7 Per Unit Updated On Mon, Jul 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy Although the real auction took place last week, the reverse auction for 2,000 MW capacity discovered tariff of Rs 2.44 per unit. Under the reverse auction process, the companies backed by the financers from around the globe have seized the tenders to build 750 MW of solar power projects in Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh. The […] Read more