UKCI Pledges to Invest R500 Million for Renewable Projects in Africa Updated On Wed, Jan 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy UK Climate Investments (“UKCI”) today announced a planned R500 million (£28 million) cornerstone investment in a dedicated African renewable energy yieldco, Revego Africa Energy Limited. The U.K. Climate Investments (UKCI) has announced that it will invest 500 million Rand (Rs 250 crore) in Revego Africa Energy Limited, an investment vehicle dedicated to renewable energy projects in […] Read more
Maharashtra Races ahead in 2019 with Impressive Response to 1GW Tender Updated On Tue, Jan 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Maharashtra was also in the news late last year for its tender of 1400 MW across 30 circles in the state, besides a 1 GW tender for providing solar power purely for a dedicated agricultural grid. Maharashtra’s 1 GW solar tender, which saw the state extend the final submission deadline to Jan 22 (today) from […] Read more
MNRE Issues Clarification on Testing Criteria Under its Solar Pumping Programme Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy It will no longer be required of implementing agencies to demand multiple test reports for the same pumps at different heads. The ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification clarifying the criteria for testing of solar pumps under the Solar Pumping Programme of the Ministry. Responding to the issue raised by […] Read more
MNRE to Compile List of All Solar PV Cells and Modules Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy All the models and developers which comply with the BIS standard will be complied in a list called ‘Approved List of Models and Manufacturers’. In accordance with the BIS certification for solar modules and solar cell manufacturer and to ensure the longevity of such projects, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has decided […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Dr. Avishek Kumar, Director, Sunkonnect Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. To begin with, please tell our readers more about Sunkonnect and its offerings and key specialities? Sunkonnect is a global renewable energy management consulting firm based in Singapore. We work with system owners, developers, EPC players and manufacturers in making significant and longlasting improvements to their systems, products and processes. Our team has over […] Read more
GST on Renewable Products Slashed to 5% Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Prior to this clarification, solar power developers were paying tax at the rate of 18% which had become a sticking point in the industry. Solar Industry is in a state of relief after the GST council clarified that the devices and parts related to renewable energy will be taxed a 5% while the services related […] Read more
Wind Power Developers up in Arms with TNERC Over Tariff Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Following that, TNERC approved a wind power auction of 1500 MW, in 3 trenches of 500 MW each, proposed by the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Co. Developers of wind energy in Tamil Nadu are locking horns with the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Authority (TNERC) over the ceiling tariff approved by the authority which even […] Read more
Foreign Players Win Big in Gujarat Solar Park Auction Updated On Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The previous auction conducted by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam in September for 500 MW saw a winning tariff of Rs 2.44 per unit. International solar developers have stood out and won the entire 700 MW capacity of the solar auction conducted by the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL). SB Energy which is backed by […] Read more
Ministry of Power Issues Building Code for Residential Buildings Updated On Fri, Dec 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy It aims to benefit the occupants and the environment by promoting energy efficiency in design and construction of homes, apartments and townships. Ministry of Power has recently launched the ECO Niwas Samhita 2018,an Energy Conservation Building Code for Residential Buildings (ECBC-R). The Code was launched on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day 2018 in […] Read more
