SECI Looks for Agency to Forecast 10 MW Solar Plant at DRDO Updated On Thu, Dec 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has released a tender for the selection of agency for the generation forecasting and load forecasting work at DRDO for 10 MW solar PV power plant. It will also include coordination with Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM), Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL). The last date for submission of […] Read more
Ostro Energy Eligible For Compensation Due To Change In GST Rates: CERC Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its latest judgement awarded compensation to Ostro Energy Private Limited, a renewable energy company. The compensation was awarded to it on account of surge in Goods and Services Tax (GST) after submitting its bid for a government project. As per the case details, Ostro Energy is a power […] Read more
Hinduja Renewables & SJVN Among Winners in GUVNL’s 500 MW Solar Tender Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy SJVN has secured a 100 MW solar power project through e-reverse auction conducted by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). The firm bagged the quoted capacity of 100 MW solar project at the tariff of ₹2.63/unit on Build Own and Operate basis through a tariff based competitive bidding process of GUVNL. Hinduja Renewables has won […] Read more
France’s CRE PPE2 Tender Allocates 104.4 MW Solar Projects to Neoen Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Neoen, a French renewable energy producer, has initiated the construction of four solar projects totaling 104.4 MWp won in PPE2 tender. This move cements Neoen’s position among the top awardees in the recent call for tenders by the French Energy Regulation Commission (CRE), known as PPE2. Among the awarded projects, three incorporate an agrivoltaic approach, […] Read more
India Awards More Than 8GW Of Energy Storage Tenders: IEEFA Report Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian policymakers have recognised the importance of energy storage systems (ESS) to the country’s evolving power landscape and have already awarded more than 8 gigawatts (GW) of such tenders, allocating 60% of these in 2023 alone, according to a new joint report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research […] Read more
MERC Rejects MEDA’s Plea For 50% Local RE Procurement By Discoms Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency had filed a petition with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) asking it to issue appropriate directions to distribution licensees (discoms) to meet 50% of total Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) requirement by purchase of energy from Renewable Sources within the State. Maharashtra has achieved installed capacity of 10,799 MW as […] Read more
South Africa Announces Tender for 5 GW Renewable Capacity under BW7 Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) of South Africa has released a tender under the seventh bid window (BW7) under its Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). The tender seeks bids for the development of 5 GW of renewable capacity, entailing 3.2 GW of wind and 1.8 GW of solar capacity. […] Read more
Engineer Senior Engineer Power System Study Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Responsibilities:- In depth knowledge of conducting simulations and analytical studies for transmission and Distribution, Planning, load and generation interconnection, integration of renewables. Able to prepare simulation study models and carry out power system studies including but not limited to: Grid compliance studies for Wind, Solar, BESS and Hybrid projects. Steady state and Dynamic power flow […] Read more
Solar Production Costs In China Falls By 42% In 2023: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report states that the cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months to US$0.15 per watt (/W). This gave manufacturers in the country cost advantage over international rivals according to the New Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie. The report looks at ‘Five low-carbon tech trends […] Read more