CERC Order Against Avaada Energy in 100MW Project Leaves Key Issues hanging Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Last Week, in an order dated January 13th , 2019 the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) ruled against Avaada Energy in a petition it had brought against SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India). The order, while dismissing a plea by Avaada to stay the cancellation of a PSA (Power Sales Agreement) it had with SECI […] Read more
India Leads in Asia-Pacific Solar Tenders Activity in Dec with SECI’s 2.4GW Capacity Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy In continuing its ambitious solar energy drive, India topped in the Asia-Pacific region for solar photo voltaic (PV) tenders activity in December last year, according to the data and analytics company. With forty nine tenders announced and a 75.4 percent share, India topped the list among all other countries in the region, followed by the […] Read more
MNRE Extends Deadline for Self-Certification of Solar Inverters Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has extended the deadline for self-certification of solar inverters through the BIS, from December 31, 2019, to June 30, 2019. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline for self-certification of solar inverters through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), again. The deadline has been extended for a period of […] Read more
Govt Releases State Energy Efficiency Index 2019 Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to track the progress of energy efficiency initiatives in thirty six states and union territories based on ninety seven significant indicators, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power on Friday released the ‘State Energy Efficiency Index 2019’. The index was launched by RK Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) […] Read more
India has an Offshore Wind Energy Potential of 70 GW, 0 GW Fulfilled Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has revealed that India has an offshore wind energy potential of around 70 GW, mainly distributed along parts of the coast of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has revealed that based on studies, India has an offshore wind energy potential of around 70 GW, mainly distributed along […] Read more
MNRE Shares List of Insurance Providers for Solar Power Plants Updated On Wed, Jan 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to provide some relief to solar energy industry stakeholders, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has shared a list of those insurers who are currently offering products covering various risks associated with the solar power plants. The MNRE said in a statement that it had taken up with the Department […] Read more
Action will be taken if Obstacle Lights of Wind Turbines at IAF Stations Not Working: MNRE Updated On Fri, Jan 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Now, all the OEMs/ wind farm developers/ wind farm operators has been directed to submit their report regarding the operation of said lights on their wind turbines to the Ministry at the earliest, latest by January 17, 2020. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Friday said that it will take action if […] Read more
MNRE Drafts Scheme for Round-the-Clock Supply of Renewable Power Updated On Fri, Jan 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued a new draft policy for the supply of round-the-clock power from renewable energy projects, complemented with thermal power projects to Discoms The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a new draft policy for the supply of round-the-clock (RTC) power from renewable energy (solar, wind or small hydro) power projects. […] Read more
Installed Renewable Energy Capacity in India now at 84.39 GW: MNRE Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The installed renewable energy capacity in India had crossed 84 GW mark by the end of November 2019, as per fresh data released by MNRE. The installed and operational renewable energy (RE) capacity in India had crossed 84 gigawatts (GW) mark by the end of November 2019, fresh data released by the Ministry of New […] Read more
