Cancellations in 2018 continue to cast a shadow over 2019 Solar and Wind Projections Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy With total cancellations of close to 8500 MW, which would have drawn in investments of close to $ Six billion, India’s regulators at both central and state level continue to fend off criticism for the way they are running the show For the renewable sector in India, 2018 was the year which began with so […] Read more
Gujarat Invites EoI For Electric Meter Testing Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The deadline to submission of the EoI is April 20, 2019. The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has issued an expression of interest (EoI) from National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accredited electric meter testing laboratories for empanelment by GERC as independent third-party meter testing laboratory in the state of Gujarat. The […] Read more
The Message from Gujarat. The Solar Price Squeeze to stay in 2019 Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy After the boom of 2017, solar power developers in India ran into a big, if not completely unexpected problem. Government expectations of price drops, when it came to bidding at auctions. The cancellation of the 1000 MW auction by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL), for its Dholera solar park site was on expected lines. […] Read more
Breakthrough! Gujarat Finally Relents, Central Wind Energy Projects to Move Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy After months of uncertainty, the Gujarat government has finally budged, agreeing to making land available for Wind Energy projects bid out by SECI, the ‘central’ agency responsible for them. The news of Gujarat’s change in stance will be welcomed by SECI and developers alike, because the situation was threatening to get completely out of hand. […] Read more
Adani Green Energy Arm Awarded 150 MW Solar Tender in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project is expected to be commissioned by October-December quarter of the 2020-21 financial year. Adani Green Energy in a recent regulatory filing has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Adani Renewable Energy Park (Gujarat) has been awarded a tender to set up 150 MW of solar power projects in the state of Gujarat. The project is expected […] Read more
Tender For 175 MW Capacity Solar Projects Issued in Gujarat Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is March 11, 2019. The estimated cost of the projects is Rs 711 crore. The Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) has issued a tender seeking EPC contractors for setting up of 175 MW cumulative capacity solar PV power projects in the state. The 175 MW tendered capacity will be […] Read more
GERC Approves Sale of Solar Power by Salt Pan Workers Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Grassroot Trading Network for Women, a SEWA entity, also received a go-ahead from the government to set up a solar power project of the same capacity. The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved the sale of solar power to the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) by the salt pan workers of Self Employed […] Read more
Gujarat Frames Land Policy for Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy A total area which can accommodate 30,000 MW of renewable energy will be sanctioned for these parks, with each park large enough to install a minimum of 1,000 MW. Gujarat has released its land policy for renewable energy projects, which seeks to set up wind parks and wind-solar hybrid parks in the state, similar to […] Read more
High Solar Tariffs Sees Gujarat Cancel 700 MW Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Gujarat government is likely to reduce the charges at the solar park, after which GUVNL will hold a fresh auction. The Gujarat government has cancelled the solar auction it held in December for the development of 700 MW of solar projects, citing winning bids being too high as the reason for cancellation. The decision […] Read more
