SECI Announces NIT for 800 MW RTC Power For Haryana Updated On Mon, Jun 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) has revealed its intention for the procurement of RTC power (Round-the-Clock) from renewable energy projects for an aggregate capacity of 800 MW, meant primarily for Haryana discoms. The projects will be set up on “Build Own Operate” (B-O-O) basis. Towards this, SECI shall enter into a Power Purchase Agreement […] Read more
Pankaj Agrawal is the New Power Secretary of India Updated On Thu, Jun 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pankaj Agrawal has been appointed Power Secretary effective July 1, 2023. He will replace Alok Kumar, who will embrace retirement. Agrawal is an IAS Officer from the 1992 batch from the Madhya Pradesh cadre. The announcement came in late in the night amid the G20 leadership of India. Agrawal was the Additional Secretary and Director […] Read more
Govt Releases Norms for Tariff-Based Bidding Process for RE Power with Storage Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power recently released a set of guidelines for a tariff-based competitive bidding process for procuring firm and dispatchable power from grid-connected renewable energy power projects with energy storage systems. The document defined renewable power as solar generating systems, wind energy generating systems, or a combination of both, with Energy Storage Systems (ESS). It also […] Read more
SECI Signs PSA With GRIDCO To Provide 600 MW Of Wind Power To Odisha Updated On Fri, Jun 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), has signed a Power Sale Agreement (PSA) with Odisha’s state utility GRIDCO. GRIDCO is the state government’s nodal agency for dealing with the bulk transmission of power in the state. Under the agreement, GRIDCO will purchase 600 Megawatt (MW) of wind power from SECI under Tranche – […] Read more
The Solar-Powered Smart Farm Unveiled Via India & Sweden Partnership Promises 80% Water Savings Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Small-hold farmers are extremely vulnerable to erratic climatic conditions, and often do not have access to resources to address the challenges confronting them. With a goal to equip them better, India and Sweden have partnered up and launched a solar-powered smart farm that will enable them to save water and increase food production in a […] Read more
Badeel, ACWA Power To Invest Over $3 billion For 4.5 GW Solar Projects In Saudi Arabia Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Providing thrust to the new wave of solar power development in Saudi Arabia, the Water and Electricity Holding Company (Badeel) and ACWA Power have signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) for the development and operation of three major new solar IPP projects. Badeel is fully owned by the Public […] Read more
PFC Issues Tender for Procurement of Aggregate Power Including RES with Storage Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation Limited, has invited proposals for the “Procurement of Aggregate Power requirement of Group of States” for undertaking tariff based competitive bidding for medium term procurement of Power”. PFC is the authorized representative appointed by the Ministry of Power under para B (v) of […] Read more
NHPC Solicits Bids for EPC of 75 MW Solar Power Project with O&M Updated On Wed, May 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy National Hydroelectric Power Corporation has issued a tender for EPC contract for the development of 75 MW capacity ISTS connected solar power project anywhere in India for sale of energy through Power Exchange along with comprehensive O and M of 05 years. The cost of bid document is Rs.10,000. The bid security amount is Rs. […] Read more
NHPC Floats Tender for EPC Contract of 50 MW Floating Solar Power Project in Kerala Updated On Mon, May 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy National Hydroelectric Power Company (NHPC) has floated a tender for the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for the development of 50 MW floating solar power project and associated transmission system for grid connectivity along with comprehensive O&M for 05 (five) years at West Kallada, District-Kollam, in the state of Kerala. The online bid submission […] Read more
