The Repeated Failure of Manufacturing-Linked Solar Tenders is a Big Surprise. What is the Industry Take? Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy In order to boost solar installations with domestic manufacturing in the country, government issued manufacturing-linked solar tenders but it hasn’t worked so well. Here are some industry views and voices which say why. ASHISH KHANNA, CEO & MD of Tata Power Solar and President, Tata Power (Renewables) Indian manufacturing can compete with any other country […] Read more
NTPC Awards 769 MW Capacity won in SECI Auction to 4 Developers Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC had won 769 MW capacity in SECI’s 2 GW solar auction, and the power utility has since awarded the EPC contract for the project to 4 developers. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) had recently auctioned off 922.4 MW capacity from its 2 GW CPSU solar tender. NTPC Ltd. had emerged as the […] Read more
SJVN Empaneling Contractors for EPC and O&M Work on Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy SJVN is inviting applications for empaneling experienced parties for EPC and subsequent operation and maintenance of solar power plants. SJVN Limited, a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh, has issued a tender, inviting applications for eligible bidders for empaneling of experienced and capable parties for Engineering, Procurement and […] Read more
Will Rooftop Solar Rescue India’s Faltering Solar Target – Plus: 5 States Where The Numbers Will Matter Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Zero. That’s the number of fresh utility scale solar and wind projects commissioned in August 2019 through Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), India’s premier agency for executing them. While the corporation is not seeing a zero month for the first time, the fact remains that in 2016-17, when momentum was picking up sharply, not […] Read more
SECI Retenders for 500 MW Solar Projects in Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has reissued its RfS for the selection of SPDs for setting up of 500 MW grid-tied solar PV power projects in Tamil Nadu The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has reissued a Request for Selection (RfS) for the selection of solar power developers (SPDs) for setting up of 500 MW grid-tied solar PV […] Read more
SECI Tenders for 1.95 MW Solar Plant With BESS Facility in Lakshadweep Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has issued an NIT for the deployment of a 1.95 solar power plant with 2.15 MWh BESS at four different islands of Lakshadweep. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT), for the deployment of a 1.95 grid-connected solar power plant with 2.15 MWh Battery Energy Storage System […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadlines for Two Solar Tenders Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI extends bid submission deadlines for two solar tenders The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the extension in bid submission deadlines for two solar tenders, yet again. The 275 MW Uttar Pradesh Solar Park and the 97.5 MW rooftop scheme for government buildings. The first tender, for which the deadline has been […] Read more
MNRE Seeks to Attract Solar Manufacturers with Duty Cushion upto 2023 and beyond Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) under Minister R.K. Singh has set the stage for yet another round of blame games, by making case for duties on solar equipment imports, once the safeguard duty is over on Mar 31, 2020. The MNRE has recommended to the the Ministry of Finance to bring imports […] Read more
JinkoSolar Witnessed Incredible Response to its High Efficiency Solar Modules During REI Expo 2019 Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. participated in recently concluded Renewable Energy India Expo 2019 (REI Expo 2019) in Greater Noida, India. JinkoSolar is the largest Solar module manufacturer in the World in terms of module shipment for consecutive last three years. Known as Solar Module technology Market Thought Leader, it received a gigantic response from all […] Read more