SECI’s 1200 MW ISTS-V Solar Tender Undersubscribed Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI’s ISTS-V solar tender which was issued seeking to award projects worth 1200 MW has received bids only for half the tendered capacity. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI’s) had issued an RfS (ISTS-V) for setting up of 1200 MW solar power projects in India in July. The tender, which was issued seeking to […] Read more
India Will Raise Import Duty on Solar Equipment Soon: R K Singh Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy India will increase import duty on solar equipment to encourage domestic industry in the coming years, Power Minister R K Singh said. India will increase import duty on solar equipment to encourage domestic industry in the coming years, Power Minister R K Singh said. He also announced that a storage policy will be unveiled soon which […] Read more
NTPC Issues IFB for 20 MW Floating Solar Project in UP Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC has invited bids for the development of 20 MW floating solar power project at the reservoir of NTPC Auraiya Gas Power Plant in Uttar Pradesh. NTPC has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) from eligible parties for the development of 20 MW floating solar power project at the reservoir of NTPC Auraiya Gas Power […] Read more
Vikram Solar Commissions 5 MW Solar Plant for Bharat Dynamics Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar has announced the commissioning of a 5 MW solar power project by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) in Hyderabad. Vikram Solar has announced the commissioning of a 5 MW solar power project by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). The project was inaugurated by Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh at Hyderabad. The solar project will generate […] Read more
Setting up of Renewable Projects Without PPAs: NTPC Chairman Updated On Mon, Aug 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh has suggested setting up of renewable projects without PPAs, amid the recent rows between discoms and developers for renegotiating tariffs. Amid a row between discoms and clean energy developers over the renegotiation of the tariff, NTPC Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep Singh on Friday suggested setting up of renewable projects without power purchase […] Read more
SECI Schemes See June-July Capacity Additions Hit 24 Month Low Updated On Sat, Aug 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy If Project commissionings under the schemes auctioned by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) are any indication, solar and wind projects could really struggle to recover from a deep trough this year. Not only are delays, especially for wind energy projects in Gujarat, and lately, solar projects in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu becoming endemic, it […] Read more
GAIL Issues Tender for Solar Power Plants at its Rajahmundry Township Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy GAIL has issued an IFB for the commissioning of grid-connected solar power systems at its Rajahmundry office and township in Andhra Pradesh. GAIL India, the largest state-owned natural gas processing and distribution company, has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the commissioning of grid-connected solar power systems at GAIL Rajahmundry office and township in Andhra […] Read more
Industry Reacts to High Court Stay on AP Order for PPA Review Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy High Court ordered a stay that gave respite to wind firms while state action to temporarily shut projects added to their jitters Reacting to the High Court stay on the AP order for reviewing PPAs, law firm J Sagar Associates that represents ReNew Power in high court said that Andhra Pradesh government has ‘no right’ to […] Read more
Reviewing PPAs Only to Ensure Competitive Prices: Reddy Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The decision to renegotiate PPAs was only aimed at ensuring competitive prices and pass on the accruing benefit to the people, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said. The new Andhra Pradesh government’s move to renegotiate power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed with renewable energy producers in the last five years under the TDP government was only […] Read more
