RfS For Procuring Power From Hybrid Projects in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Fri, Feb 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for the submission of bids is March 18, 2019. The Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APSPDCL) and Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APEPDCL), jointly referred as APDISCOMs, have issued a Request for Selection (RfS) to procure 600 MW of power from Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects with Energy […] Read more
PPA For 250 MW Wind Farm Signed in Egypt Updated On Thu, Feb 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project will produce more than 1000GWh a year, powering the equivalent of over 350,000 homes in Egypt. Lekela, the renewable power company that delivers utility-scale projects across Africa, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) for its 250MW wind farm project in the Gulf of Suez, near […] Read more
India & Germany To Provide Financial Support to Climate Conservation Projects Updated On Thu, Feb 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Both India and Germany are in the process of outlining a Comprehensive Climate Change Act, laying down targets of emission reduction for all relevant sectors of the Indian economy. India and Germany have agreed to collaborate on a fund that will provide financial support to climate conservation projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting renewable energies and sustainable forest management in […] Read more
Cost of Solar Power to Drop to Rs 1.9 Per Unit by 2030: Report Updated On Wed, Feb 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy By 2030, the report predicts the cost of wind and solar to be between Rs 2.3-2.6/kWh and Rs 1.9-2.3/kWh, while the cost of storage is expected to fall by about 70 percent. The cost of generation of solar power is set to fall to as low as Rs 1.9 per unit over the next decade through 2030 in India with […] Read more
Africa and Middle East Installed 962 MW New Wind Capacity in 2018 Updated On Mon, Feb 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The report forecasts that a further 6.5 GW capacity will be added by 2023. According to the latest data released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), countries in Africa and the Middle East region installed 962 MW of new onshore wind power capacity in 2018, an increase of more than 300 MW compared to […] Read more
SECI Issues NIT For 2 MW Solar Projects in J&K Updated On Mon, Feb 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy NIT for setting up of 2 MW solar PV plant at army posts in Jammu and Kashmir issued by SECI. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) for development of a 2 MW solar PV plant at Army Posts in Jammu and Kashmir. The NIT for the selection […] Read more
Nine Developers Pitch In For SECI’s 1.2 GW ISTS Wind Tender Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI’s Tranche 6 Wind Energy Tender, for 1.2 GW, saw a return to happy days again, as a total of nine developers made bids totaling 2325 MW for the 1200 MW tender. Softbank promoted SB Energy made the biggest bid for 600 MW, followed by ReNew Power, EDF, and ENEL who bid for 300 MW […] Read more
SECI and Govt of Puducherry Sign PSA For 100 MW Wind Power Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI announce an agreement with the Electricity Department of Puducherry for sourcing 100 MW of wind power. The Electricity Department of the Government of Puducherry has signed an agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to source 100 MW of Wind Power. The new agreement will be slotted under the Union Territory’s Renewable […] Read more
Greener Buildings in Orissa. Govt to consider Solar Power in Building Laws Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Department also seeks to make adherence to energy efficient building code mandatory for obtaining the building plan approval in Urban Local Bodies. The state government of Odisha may soon make it mandatory for buildings to install solar panels on rooftops by making a provision in the building plan approval. In support of the new […] Read more
