Azure Power Reaches New Milestone; Crosses 2 GW Solar Portfolio Updated On Tue, May 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the tender terms, the company will sign a 25 year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Mahagenco at a tariff of Rs 3.07 (~US 4.7 cents) per kWh. Yet adding another feather in the cap, Indian solar power producer, Azure Power, has enhanced its portfolio by crossing the 2 GW milestone by winning four […] Read more
Maharashtra to Obtain 1,000 MW Solar Energy From Six Producers Updated On Tue, May 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The power will be supplied to agriculture pumps during the day. It will also help the MSEDCL attain the Renewable Purchase Obligation mandated by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) under the Electricity Act-2003 to purchase a minimum level of renewable energy out of its total consumption. To fulfill its energy requirements, the state of […] Read more
SB Energy Wins 200 MW Auction in Karnataka Updated On Sat, May 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The only competitor in the bidding of new projects was Tata Power Renewable Energy. Tata’s bid for the projects was Rs 2.83 per unit, which is one paisa more than that of SB Energy. Auctioned by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), SB Energy has bagged entire 200 MW of solar projects at a tariff […] Read more
Azure Power Wins 130 MW Solar Power Project in Maharashtra Updated On Fri, May 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy At the tariff rate of Rs 2.27 per KW Azure Power will sign a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with MSEDCL for 25 years. The project is expected to be commissioned in 2019 and will be developed by Azure Power outside a solar park. In a recent auction by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), […] Read more
Six Bidders Win 1 GW Floating Solar Project for Ujjani Dam Updated On Wed, May 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy These players won the contract for different capacities at tariffs of Rs 2.71 and Rs 2.72 per unit. Mahadiscom Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) has awarded the 1 GW of floating solar capacity on the Ujjani Dam to six bidders, including Tatas, Azure Power and Acme Solar out of twenty-five bidders. These players won the contract […] Read more
Maharashtra Saw Overwhelming Response to 1000 MW Auction Updated On Tue, May 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy Mahoba Solar got 200 MW at Rs 2.71 per unit while as Technique Solar got 20 MW at the same price. Similarly, others who participated in the auctions were ReNew Solar Power which got 250 MW; Acme Solar Holdings won 250 MW, Tata Power Renewable Energy that got 150 MW, and Shapoorji Pallonji Infrastructure Capital that won 80 […] Read more
Govt Plans to Supply Solar Power to 40L Farmers in 10 Years Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The government has set a target to supply solar energy to about 40 lakh farmers for about 12 hours every day. Maharashtra energy minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has announced an ambitious plan to use solar energy not only for farmers but also schools. The government has set a target to supply solar energy to about 40 […] Read more
Pune’s Famous Temple Laxmibai Dagdusheth Datta Mandir Goes Completely Solar Updated On Mon, Dec 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy A popular temple in Pune, Laxmibai Dagdusheth Datta Mandir installs solar panels that will further provide power to at least 20 households. In a significant development, Laxmibai Dagdusheth Datta Mandir, a famous temple in Budhwar Peth in Pune has installed a solar power generation plant that has become its exclusive power supply source. Besides, these […] Read more
Pimpri Municipal Corporation Building to Get 50kW Solar Power Updated On Tue, Jul 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Civic Administration of Pimpri plans to implement a 50kW solar power generation project, and has invited bids from contractors. The project cost is estimated at Rs. 48 lakh. The Civic Administration will be implementing a solar power generation project at the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation building in Pimpri, in a bid to cut costs. […] Read more
