ADB Grants $451 Mn to Strengthen Power Connectivity in Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the CKIC in Tamil Nadu The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the Chennai–Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in Tamil Nadu, […] Read more
NTPC Working on Developing EV Charging Infrastructure Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC is working on developing a strong and sustainable electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure India’s largest energy conglomerate NTPC is working on developing a strong and sustainable electric vehicle charging infrastructure as it believes that ultimately mobility through electric vehicles (EV) will help, a company official has said. While addressing the India Energy Summit in New Delhi, NTPC Executive […] Read more
Cabinet Gives its Approval for Renewable Pact Signed With Guinea Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet has given its approval to a pact signed between India and Guinea in the field of renewable energy. The Union Cabinet on November 6, 2019, gave ex-post facto approval to a pact signed between India and Guinea in the field of renewable energy. “The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given approval for the MoU (memorandum of […] Read more
EESL to Host Inspire 2019, With Focus on Energy Security and Sustainability Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a bid to foster a conducive ecosystem for sustainable energy through innovation, EESL will host INSPIRE 2019 from November 11 to 12, 2019, in Mumbai. In a bid to foster a conducive ecosystem for sustainable energy through innovation, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) a joint-venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, Government of […] Read more
Installation of Additional Solar DC Capacity to be Left on Developers: MNRE Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has stated that as long as the solar plants are in accordance with the contracted AC capacity, installation of DC capacity should be left to developers In a decision that will come as a relief for solar power developers in the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an advisory/clarification […] Read more
CEL Seeking Partners for Implementation of KUSUM Scheme in Rajasthan Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy CEL is seeking a pre-bid tie-up for the commissioning of distributed solar systems for agriculture consumers under the KUSUM scheme in Rajasthan The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for forming a pre-bid tie-up for the commissioning of distributed grid-connected solar systems for solarisation of agriculture consumers under Component […] Read more
Is An ‘Andhra Discount’ Coming For Indian Renewables? Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy As the Imbroglio over Andhra Pradesh’s effort to renege on its signed PPA’s continues to simmer, the state government is implementing the classic payments squeeze to force firms to come to the negotiating table. Successful or not, this has already damaged India’s credibility with potential and existing investors This week has all about India’s refusal […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for 1200 MW Wind Tender Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of 1200 MW of wind energy projects in India until November 20, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of 1200 MW of wind energy projects in India. The […] Read more
Average Energy Spot Prices at 2-Year Low, REC Prices Rise Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The average spot power price at IEX dropped 54 percent to a two-year low of Rs 2.71 per unit in October, compared to Rs 5.94 per unit last year. The average spot power price at Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) dropped 54 percent to a two-year low of Rs 2.71 per unit in October, compared to Rs 5.94 per unit in the same […] Read more
