As India Presses for Domestic Manufacturing, Bifacial Modules Should Get Their Due Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy At last count, over 12 GW of manufacturing announcements or at least an intent to manufacture solar cells and modules had been announced in India. The names include firms with an established record for execution, as well as firms that are building one now. From the Adani Group, to Azure Power, Renew Power, to Tata […] Read more
Access To Capital Markets Becoming a Glaring Gap For Indian Solar Firms Updated On Fri, Sep 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy This week, Suzhou, China-based GoodWe inverters celebrated its listing on the Shanghai stock market, coincidentally on its 10th anniversary. For the well-known inverter firm, the pubic listing is an obvious matter of pride, besides the huge new opportunities it opens up for it. “The IPO marks the beginning of a new chapter,” said Daniel Huang, […] Read more
Indian Railways Begins Talks With key Solar Industry Players Updated On Sat, Aug 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Piyush Goyal has held a meeting with stakeholders in the solar sector and discussed innovative solutions for setting up solar projects along railways tracks. As part of the Indian Railways‘ plan to become a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has held a meeting with stakeholders in the solar power sector and discussed innovative […] Read more
SPDA Makes a Case for 18 Month Deferment of BCD On Solar Equipment Updated On Fri, Aug 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Just a week after the manufacturers association, the All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) made a plea for 50 percent BCD at the earliest, comes the rejoinder from Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA). The SPDA is a national association representing India’s ‘upcoming’ solar power generators and developers, and says that the Government must reconsider its […] Read more
GSECL Invites Bids For 110 MW Solar In Gujarat Updated On Fri, Aug 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) has invited bids to set up an aggregate 110 MW of grid-connected solar power plants in Gujarat. The bid document says that the plant sizes can vary between 10 MW to 55 MW across three substations operated by Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO). GSECL of course is […] Read more
NTPC To Move Ahead on Separate Renewable Energy Arm Updated On Mon, Aug 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Wire agency PTI reports that NTPC Limited has received a ‘go ahead’ from the Niti Aayog and Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) to set up a wholly-owned company for its renewable energy business. The move formalises NTPC’s plans in the renewable space. For many observers, a massive shift by the largest power […] Read more
MERC Approves Tariff of Rs.2.59/kWh for a Hybrid Project Updated On Tue, Aug 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy TPC-D had approached the commission seeking tariff approval The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) at the behest of Tata Power Company Limited (Distribution) (TPC-D) has approved the tariff of Rs.2.59/kWh for evacuation of power from a wind+solar hybrid renewable energy project of capacity 225 MW. The project will be set up in parts in Rajasthan […] Read more
SJVN to Build Rs 450 Crore – 100 MW Solar Plant in Dholera Updated On Tue, Aug 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy SJVN has announced that it will be commissioning the 100 MW solar plant at the Dholera Solar Park at an outlay of Rs 450 crore. State-owned Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVN) fresh from its win at Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd’s (GUVNL) 700 MW solar auction, has announced that it will be commissioning the […] Read more
Indian Railways to Pay Rs.27.35 Crores Plus Surcharge to TPC-D Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy TPC-D had filed a petition against Indian Railways on non-compliance of the Mid-Term Review Order of MSEDCL The Indian Railways will have to pay more than Rs.27.35 crores to Tata Power Company Limited (Distribution) (TPC-D). The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued an order directing the Indian Railways to pay the outstanding stand-by charges […] Read more