Karnataka & Gujarat Lead in Clean Energy Transition; Odisha, Bihar, UP Laggards Updated On Mon, Feb 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new study conducted in unison by IEEFA (Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis) and Ember to create the States’ Electricity Transition (SET) Scoring System. The report takes a look at 16 states in India. The report has analyses 16 Indian states that make up 90% of the country’s yearly power needs. The states […] Read more
APDCL (Assam) Issues Tender for Procurement of 200 MW Solar Power Project under BOO Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Assam Power Distribution Company Limited has issued a tender for the procurement of 200 MW solar power from grid-connected solar PV project to be developed anywhere in Assam under BOO Build-Own-Operate) mode. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 28.02.2023 at 14:00 Hrs. The bid submission start date is 28.02.2023 at 14:00 Hrs. The bid submission […] Read more
MoP Proposes New Guidelines to Facilitate Pumped Storage Hydro Projects Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a bid to give an impetus to India’s pumped storage hydro power projects, the Ministry of Power has come up with a proposal that seeks to provide multiple incentives entailing tax breaks. It has also set sights on facilitating the process of environment clearance by making it easier. Land may also be made cheaper. […] Read more
Malaysia’s Gentari Marks Entry into Australia With Acquisition of Wirsol Energy Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Malaysian clean energy company Gentari has concluded the acquisition of Wirsol Energy and its assets from the Australia-based Wircon Group. Wirsol owns as well as operates projects in renewable energy and storage projects across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. The acquisition marks Gentari’s entry into Australia’s renewable energy market. Wirsol Energy’s portfolio entails 422 […] Read more
IEX Gets CERC Approval For High Price Day Ahead Market (HPDAM) Trading Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy In an interesting development that will benefit the high variable cost generators to participate in the power trading market, the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has got final approval from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to introduce trading in High Price Day Ahead Market (HP-DAM) contracts. The move, and approval by the CERC was necessitated […] Read more
Assam Discom Issues Tender for Procurement of 50 MW Solar Power Project Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) solicits bids for the procurement of 50 MW (AC) solar power from grid-connected ground mounted solar PV project. The project is to established in Borsola Revenue Circle, Dhekiajuli, Sonitpur District of assam on Build-Own-Operate (BOO) mode through tariff based competitive bidding followed by e-reverse auction. The EMD amount is […] Read more
Australian Solar Developer’s Modular Solar Tech to Power Lithium Mine Project Updated On Wed, Feb 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy Australia based solar energy technology developer 5B has said that it will be partnering Zenith Energy to develop the Kathleen Valley Lithium project in Western Australia. The solar project will supply green energy to the biggest battery metals mines. The project will be powered by 5B Maverick technology- a ground mount solar solution designed to […] Read more
Budget Reactions- Industry Hopes Green Credit, Transmission Focus And More Will Deliver Updated On Thu, Feb 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Budget 2023-2024, lacking any big ticket announcements save the focus on green growth has been welcomed guardedly by industry. Plaudits have come from the EV sector, where the exemptions granted for Lithium Ion battery manufacturing have been welcomed. However, solar developers have been left hoping that the focus on transmission will strengthen the grid, helping […] Read more
Boost to SMEs, Easy Imports, Cheaper Financing: Solar Expectations from Budget ’23 Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Budget 2022 made major announcements. Primary among them was the earmarking of Rs 19,500 crore for production linked incentives towards the manufacturing of high efficiency solar photo voltaic modules. While this has been a source of hope for the industry, a major mood dampener has been the imposition of duties on solar cells and modules. […] Read more
