Rs 183 cr in Funds Released for Mega Solar Projects in FY 19-20 so far Updated On Sat, Nov 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy RK Singh has detailed the amount of funds released by the centre for the development of ultra mega solar parks in India over the last four financial years. In his reply to a question on solar power production across states, Union Minister for Power, News & Renewable Energy and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship RK Singh, […] Read more
At Rs 2.71, Developers Hold Their Ground on SECI’s ISTS-VI Auction Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy In the latest auction for 960 MW of inter-state transmission system (ISTS-VI) connected solar projects, SECI has declared ReNew Power (300 MW) at Rs 2.71 /kWh, Avaada Energy (300 MW) at Rs 2.71 /kWh, Masaya Solar Energy (UPC Renewables) (300 MW) at Rs 2.71/kWh, and Tata Power (60 MW) at Rs 2.72 /kWh as winners. For […] Read more
SECI’s ISTS-VI Tender for 1200 MW Solar Projects Fully Subscribed Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has received four bids amounting to 1200 MW against its 1200 MW solar power projects tender (ISTS-VI). The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has received bids amounting to 1200 MW against its 1200 MW solar power projects tender (ISTS-VI). The tender, which was initially issued with Madhya Pradesh being the only delivery point […] Read more
High Financing Cost Biggest Part of Renewable tariffs-CEEW Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy New Delhi based Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) a Delhi based think tank focused on the energy transition among other issues, has identified a very high share of financing as one of the biggest components of renewable energy tariffs in India The findings from CEEW, a respected organisation in the space, serves to […] Read more
SECI Awards 480 MW Capacity for Undersubscribed 1200 MW Solar Tender Updated On Thu, Aug 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has awarded a total of 480 MW capacity to the only two bidders for its latest solar tender seeking project developers for 1200 MW of solar projects The Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) had received only two bids against its latest 1200 MW solar projects tender (ISTS – V) and has now awarded […] Read more
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
World Bank Supports Mali’s RE Transition With $22.7 Mn Financing Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank has approved a $22.7 million financing to support Mali’s efforts to improve access and promote the deployment of renewable energy. The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $22.7 million financing to support Mali’s efforts to improve access to modern services and promote the deployment of renewable energy in rural […] Read more
Energy Horizons 2019: The Curtailment Issue Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy On day 2 of Energy Horizons 2019, a session titled ‘Circumventing the Challenge of Grid Adoption” was actually a session about the challenge of curtailment of renewable power by Discoms. A topic so sensitive, that even calling it that is an issue, apparently. Thankfully, a healthy discussion did follow, although a solution was still elusive […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Increments Capacity to 32 MW For Rooftop Solar Tender Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh has increased the solar capacity under its rooftop tender to 32 MW from 25 MW. The Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (MPUVNL) has increased the capacity tender under its rooftop tender to 32 MW from 25 MW. MPUVNL had invited Request for Proposal (RfP) for the selection of bidders for the implementation […] Read more
