3,217 Million US$ received as FDI in Renewable Energy Sector Updated On Thu, Dec 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy Capacity reaches about 74GW as on 30/11/2018 The FDI data cell of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) compiles and maintains the data of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Equity inflow received in the country. The FDI equity inflow from April, 2015 to June, 2018 in the Non-Conventional Energy Sector is as […] Read more
KERC Sets New Generic Tariff for Solar Rooftop Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The generic tariff without capital subsidy is set at Rs 4.15 and Rs 3.08 with capital subsidy and will be applicable on PPAs signed after December 19, 2018. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission in its latest order has set the generic tariff for grid connected solar rooftop units which are installed by domestic users in […] Read more
Kerala Issues Tender for 200 MW Solar Project Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project is to be developed on Independent Power Producer (IPP) mode and the deadline for submission of the bid is February 1,2019. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has recently issued a tender for the development of 200 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in Kerala. The project is to be developed on […] Read more
Visakhapatnam Smart City Issues 15 MW Floating Solar Tender Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project will be developed on Meghadri Gedda reservoir in Visakhapatnam district on a turnkey basis along with grid connecting equipment. Greater Visakhapatnam Smart City Corporation Ltd. has issued a tender for the installation of a 15 MW floating solar power plant in Visakhapatnam district. The project will be developed on Meghadri Gedda reservoir in […] Read more
MAHAGENCO Invites EoI for 10 MW floating Solar Project Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy MAHAGENCO will enter a 25 year power purchase agreement with the developer and will provide the area at the reservoir. Maharashtra’s energy producer, Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) has recently invited an expression of interest for the development of a 10 MW grid-connected floating solar power plant at the in Nashik district at Upper […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh to be 100% Electrified by December 31 Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy UP is among one of the states which still has a large chunk of the population yet to get an electricity connection under the Saubhagya scheme. Uttar Pradesh is all set to provide electricity to the entire population of the state, Uttar Pradesh power minister Srikant Sharma said. UP is among one of the states […] Read more
India’s Energy Needs to Triple by 2040: World Bank Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy In fiscal 2018, when total installed capacity was more than twice the amount of peak demand, peak demand shortage still registered 2.1% in India,World Bank said. Energy demand in India will grow 30% between 2018 and 2040, a new report by the World Bank titled Dark: How Much Do Power Sector Distortions Cost South Asia […] Read more
Wells Fargo Gives $500,000 Grant for Developing Green Energy Updated On Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy In addition to rooftop solar, the grant will expand the amount of open public space available to residents of the Northeast Valley. The Wells Fargo Foundation has announced a grant of $500,000 to a broad-based coalition aimed at attracting clean energy investments, stimulate local workforce and combat air quality issues. The grant will support the […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Ramnath Vaidyanath, CEO, WiSH Energy Updated On Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. To begin with, please tell our readers more about WiSH Energy and its contribution towards clean energy in India. WiSH (Wind-Solar Hybrid) Energy was created for the sole objective of bridging the energy gap and making renewable energy accessible and affordable for all. Through constant innovation, research and human interaction, we are paving the […] Read more
