GUVNL’s 500 MW Solar Auction Winners Updated On Mon, Jun 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy ABREL SPV 2 (Aditya Birla Renewable Energy), Hinduja Renewables Energy, and state owned SJVN were declared the winners in Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam’s (GUVNL) auction for 500 MW capacity of solar projects under Phase XIV. The winners quoted a price of Rs 2.30 per unit, with SJVN quoting Rs 2.31/unit or kW. While ABREL and […] Read more
Surat Municipal Body Saves Rs 65 Cr, Thanks To Renewable Power Updated On Thu, May 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy Setting up an example as to how renewable energy can help the government to save on its scarce revenue, Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) in Gujarat has saved Rs 65 crore by the optimal use of solar power. The SMC has solarized as many as 60 of its offices in multiple departments with solar power panels. […] Read more
GUVNL Issues Tender For 500 MW Non-Park-based Solar Power Projects Updated On Tue, Apr 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL), the state electricity regulation board of Gujarat, has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for procurement of power through Competitive Bidding from 500 MW Non-Park based Solar Power Projects with a Greenshoe option of an additional 500 MW. Prices are likely to be in the range of Rs 2.45 […] Read more
Gujarat tops NITI Aayog’s State Energy and Climate Index-Round 1 Updated On Tue, Apr 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Gujarat has topped the Niti Aayog’s State Energy and Climate Index-Round 1 (SECI) among larger states, which is aimed at ranking states and Union territories (UTs) on six parameters including discoms’ performance, energy efficiency and clean energy initiatives. With reference to clean energy, particularly solar energy, Gujarat is racing to become number one with a […] Read more
Goa Govt Notifies Charging Infra Policy for Electric Vehicles Updated On Mon, Feb 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy The state government has notified the Goa EV Concessional Charging Infrastructure Policy 2021, paving the way for EV charging stations across the state. It will also boost sales of electric vehicles. As per the policy, the charging stations operators shall be allowed other sources to generate revenue, but with prior approval. Revenue generated will be […] Read more
Goa Invites EoI to Set Up Floating Solar Plants on Four Dams Updated On Thu, Oct 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy The State Government of Goa has decided to set up a floating solar power plant on four dams in the state and has invited expression of interest (EoI) for selection of solar power developer for setting up of a grid connected floating solar power plant at these sites. The solar power plants will be set […] Read more
Goa to Set up 40 kWp Solar Rooftop Plant at Legislative Assembly Updated On Mon, Sep 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Goa legislative assembly complex in Porvorim is gearing up to have a solar rooftop power plant set up in it. The Goa energy development agency (GEDA) has invited tenders for design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the power plant, including operation and maintenance for five years. The 40 kWp grid-connected solar rooftop power […] Read more
Goan Students Create Solar E-cycle With 20 Li-Ion Batteries Updated On Mon, Aug 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Students from Goa’s Agnel Institute of Technology and Design have created a custom solar e-cycle, powered by 20 lithium-ion batteries, that can cover the distance between Panaji and Vasco on a single charge. The batteries can be charged by two solar panels or a conventional power supply point at home. The five mechanical engineering students […] Read more
GUVNL Revokes Subsidy to 4,000 Solar Projects of Around 2500 MWs Updated On Thu, Jul 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A wholly-owned state electricity regulation board in the state of Gujarat, Gujarat Ujrja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) has withdrawn subsidies to small-scale distributed solar projects, hitting about 4,000 projects with an aggregate capacity of around 2500 MW contracted capacity. The purchase price of power produced was fixed at Rs 2.83 per unit which was already […] Read more
