MNRE Drafts New Guidelines on Solar Power Procurement Updated On Wed, Aug 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Prepared by the MNRE, the new guidelines cover the grid-connected solar PV power projects with a size of 5 mw and above, and will help in reducing off-takers’ risks, encourage investments, enhance bankability of projects and improve profitability for investors. The government has implemented new rules for buying power from grid-linked solar power projects through […] Read more
PESB Asks Renewable Energy Ministry to Choose Proper Course of Action for Selection of SECI MD Updated On Mon, Aug 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) had interviewed three candidates – PTC India Director (Marketing) and Business Development Rajib Kumar Mishra, Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd Director (Finance) Amitabh Banerjee and SECI Director (Finance) C Kannan – for the SECI MD post, PESB said on its website. Government head-hunter PESB has asked the renewable energy ministry […] Read more
Haryana Waives Wheeling Charges on Power Generated From Solar Plants Updated On Tue, Aug 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Any investor, who installs a solar power plant at any place in the state, can sell this power to any private entity within the state at mutually agreed tariff without paying these charges. The Haryana government has waived intra-state wheeling charges, cross subsidy charges, transmission and distribution charges on the electricity generated from solar power […] Read more
Consultative Committee Attached to Ministries of Power and New & Renewable Energy Meets Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Consultative Committee meeting started with a presentation on PGCIL by its Chairman and Managing Director, Shri I.S.Jha. The presentation gave an overview of areas of operation of PGCIL, initiatives being undertaken like Development of National Grid, Green Energy Corridors for Renewables, SAARC Grid. The Consultative Committee attached to Ministries of Power and New & […] Read more
AAI has commenced installation of 1MWp solar power plant at Tirupathi and Vijaywada Airports: Jayant Sinha Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy AAI has completed installation of solar power plants at 29 airports/locations with a total capacity of 12.84 MWp. Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha said the Government of India encourages development of green airports. The minister added in order to develop […] Read more
Government to Impose 5 Percent Tax Under GST on Cables and Batteries for Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jul 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy Due to the inverted duty structure, developers will first pay the higher tax and then claim a tax refund against the five per cent slab while filing the returns. The credit reversal will be possible only if the renewable energy project developer submits invoices to the government regarding procurement and tax paid. The government is […] Read more
Government Extends Projects deadline Granting Major Relief to the Solar Power Developers Updated On Mon, Jul 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy Developers had raised an alarm over a letter from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) this month directing all states to strictly enforce deadlines for solar projects, eschewing extensions. The government has granted major relief to solar power developers, allowing deadlines for project development to be extended in cases where there were delays […] Read more
Jakson Group to Set Up New Manufacturing Solar Power Plant in Guajart Updated On Mon, Jul 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Jakson Group will invest Rs 700 Crore in a new production plant for solar power modules in Gujarat that will have a capacity of 1,000 MW of solar modules and 250 MW of solar cells in three years. At a time when most domestic solar manufacturers are struggling with idle capacity in the face of […] Read more
Centre to Notify Guidelines for Renewable Power Procurement Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Until the guidelines are drafted, the till then projects will be set up under existing provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 under section 62 wherein the State Regulatory Commission is to be approached for fixation of tariff. The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has clarified that a guideline for procurement of renewable power […] Read more
