ISA’s big Solar Pump Move Finally Rolls Off Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy With EESL issuing a tender for 272579 Solar Water Pumps on behalf of the ISA and its member countries, the biggest project so far with the ISA is finally underway. One of the biggest initiatives the International Solar Alliance (ISA), Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s biggest international achievement, were plans to drive down prices of solar […] Read more
NISE Offering Programme on Prospects For Startups in Solar Sector Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The programme will be held from June 10, 2019, to June 14, 2019, at the NISE campus and seats will be allotted on a first come first serve basis. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in line with the Startup India Initiative […] Read more
PGCIL Proposes Evacuation System For Potential Solar, Wind Farms in the Western Zone Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Powergrid Corporation of India (PGCIL) recently came up with a detailed proposal for developing a transmission system for the evacuation of power from potential solar and wind energy zones in the western region. The corporation agreed on the proposal during the first Western Region Standing Committee on Transmission (WRSCT) meeting. Subsequently, a petition was […] Read more
MNRE Approves Connection of Old Off-Grid Solar Plants to the Grid Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), acting on requests made by implementing agencies has allowed old off-grid solar power plants to be connected to the grid wherever possible. State nodal agencies and/or implementing agencies under the off-grid and decentralised solar PV applications programme had requested the ministry for allowing the connection of the […] Read more
EBRD to Invest $100Mn in Turkish Renewable Firm Updated On Mon, May 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy With EBRD funds, the company plans to invest in wind farms and solar projects with a combined capacity of up to 250MW. In a new boost to Turkey’s renewable energy sector, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing US$ 100 million in a stake of Ictas Surdurulebilir Enerji Yatirimlari (Ictas Energy), the […] Read more
260 MW Wind Farm in Thailand Begins Commercial Operation Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Composed of five sub-projects located in Chaiyaphum Province in Thailand, the project is set to be one of the biggest of its kind in Thailand. The 260 MW Hanuman Wind Farm Project, owned by the Energy Absolute Public Company Limited (EA), a renewable energy company in the SET, recently entered commercial operation. Composed of five […] Read more
MNRE Offers Clarification on Import of Lead-Acid Battery For Solar Applications Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The ministry clarified that secondary cells and batteries of lead acid and nickel-based chemistry are covered under the order. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has offered clarification regarding the import of batteries of lead-acid based chemistry under the ministry’s Solar Photovoltaics Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) order which […] Read more
Govt Soon To Invite Bids for 40 GW EV Battery Manufacturing Plants Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government is considering a plan to establish a battery making capacity of 40 gigawatts (GW) to give a boost to its electrical vehicles and renewable energy initiatives. It will ask states to compete for the opportunity to set up internationally competitive facilities that will also service global markets. Domestic and global battery makers will […] Read more
BHEL Floats Tender For Procuring PV Modules Worth 71 MW Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 21, 2019 State-owned Navaratna enterprise, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), has issued a tender seeking bids from eligible vendors to supply Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Modules worth 71.177 MW for development fo solar projects the company is executing. The last date for bid submission is May 21, 2019, […] Read more