No Additional Surcharge For Open Access Consumers in Gujarat Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The commission analysed the data submitted by GUVNL and its Discoms, and based on the formula decided, the additional surcharge worked out to Rs NIL/kWh. The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has in its latest order issued that consumers of four of the state’s discoms will have zero applicable additional surcharge for making use of […] Read more
Breakthrough! Gujarat Finally Relents, Central Wind Energy Projects to Move Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy After months of uncertainty, the Gujarat government has finally budged, agreeing to making land available for Wind Energy projects bid out by SECI, the ‘central’ agency responsible for them. The news of Gujarat’s change in stance will be welcomed by SECI and developers alike, because the situation was threatening to get completely out of hand. […] Read more
GERC Approves Sale of Solar Power by Salt Pan Workers Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Grassroot Trading Network for Women, a SEWA entity, also received a go-ahead from the government to set up a solar power project of the same capacity. The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved the sale of solar power to the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) by the salt pan workers of Self Employed […] Read more
High Solar Tariffs Sees Gujarat Cancel 700 MW Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Gujarat government is likely to reduce the charges at the solar park, after which GUVNL will hold a fresh auction. The Gujarat government has cancelled the solar auction it held in December for the development of 700 MW of solar projects, citing winning bids being too high as the reason for cancellation. The decision […] Read more
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited Floats 500 Megawatt Solar Power Tender Updated On Mon, Feb 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited invited bids for solar power to fulfil its renewable power purchase obligations (RPPO) and to meet future requirements of distribution companies (discoms). Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has floated another tender to procure 500MW from grid-connected solar PV projects through competitive bidding after the power utility had successfully completing bidding […] Read more
Azure Power Bags 260 MW Solar Power Project in Gujarat Updated On Wed, Sep 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 260 MW allocation is the largest allocation by GUVNL to a solar power developer, 52% of the total allocated capacity of 500 MW announced. Azure Power will provide power for 25 years to GUVNL which has been rated AA- by ICRA, a Moody’s company, at a tariff of INR 2.67 (~US$ 0.04) per kWh. […] Read more
GUVNL Extends the Bidding Deadline for 1000MW Renewable Power Updated On Sat, Jul 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy The lack of clarity on GST rates has prompted Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd to extend extended the deadline for submitting bids for 1000MW solar and wind power supply. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has extended the deadline for submitting bids for 1000MW solar and wind power supply. The decision has come after prospective […] Read more
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) floats tender for 500 MW grid connected Solar Power project Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has decided to buy 500 MW of solar power through competitive bidding, which will be followed by an e-auction for the lowest price. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd via RfS no GUVNL/Competitive/500MW/Solar dated 15.06.2017 has floated tender for procurement of 500 MW power from Solar Power Projects through Competitive […] Read more
