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SECI Issues Notification For 7500 MW Leh-Kargil Solar Tender

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification for its 7500 MW ultra mega solar PV projects tender in Leh and Kargil, intimating all prospective bidders regarding site identification and visit. “It is to inform all concerned that SECI had meetings with the Addl. Dy. Commissioner, Leh on 25th March 2019, which […]

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How Mobile Solar Pumping System Can Revolutionize Indian Farming

Nowadays, in such cases where farmers are still out of the reach of the electrical grid and don’t have proper irrigation facility, the adoption of solar via innovative ways has helped them in fulfilling their irrigation needs.  Solar has been adopted in rural areas in the country at a rapid pace on the back […]

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HPPC Ordered to Follow Latest MNRE Competitive Bidding Guidelines

HPPC has been ordered to follow the latest competitive bidding guidelines issued by MNRE for procurement of power from solar power projects. The Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) has been ordered by the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) to follow the latest competitive bidding guidelines issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) […]

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MSEDCL Gets Approval to Procure Wind Power From Projects with Expired EPAs

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) has been permitted to procure wind power from projects with which its Energy Purchase Agreements (EPA) have expired after the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) approved its petition. MSEDCL had filed its case on February 26, 2019, seeking approval for procurement of power from wind projects whose […]

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Siemens Gamesa’s Indian Manufacturing Units Start Equipment Export

The ongoing trade tariff negotiations between China and the US is seen as an opportunity by Siemens Gamesa’s India manufacturing units to take part and meet the rising demand for wind energy equipment. Markus Tacke, Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Gamesa, responding to a query on the scope for Siemens Gamesa to increase its wind energy […]

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Adani Gets MERC Approval to Initiate Bidding on 700 MW Solar Auction

The state commission permitted the change after AEML filed a petition seeking the deviation from the standard bidding guidelines. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has in its latest order approved Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited’s (AEML) petition to initiate the bidding process for the procurement of 700 MW of solar power. The commission has ordered […]

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MNRE Seeks Views on Draft Specifications & Testing Procedure for Universal Solar Pump Controller

The MNRE has proposed to consider the use of USPC to increase the utility of solar PV system installed for solar water pumps. Therefore, it has formulated the draft specifications and testing procedure for USPC. After inviting suggestions on draft guidelines for lab testing of storage batteries and inverters, the Ministry of New & Renewable […]

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Tender For 300 kW Rooftop Solar Projects Issued in Karnataka

The last date of bid submission is April 24, 2019. Tumakuru Smart City Limited (TSCL) has issued a tender for the deployment of 300 kW of grid-connected solar PV rooftop projects at a glass house near Amanikere Lake Park, Tumkakaru in Karnataka. The brief scope of work for the selected bidders will include the design, […]

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