EVs, Storage, Microgrids and Corporate PPAs to be Key Trends in 2020: GlobalData Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The power sector is witnessing significant changes. As 2019 draws to a close, Harminder Singh, Director of Power at data and analytics company GlobalData, looks at the key trends that will shape the industry in 2020, ranging from electric vehicles (EVs) to corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs). A. Electric vehicles “The adoption of electric vehicles […] Read more
IREDA Deliberating Over $100 mn Green Window for Financing RE Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy IREDA is deliberating over a new USD 100 million (Rs 706 crore) green window for financing renewable energy projects, a senior official has said. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) is deliberating over a new USD 100 million (Rs 706 crore) green window for financing renewable energy projects, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy […] Read more
MNRE Issues New List of DRC Members Updated On Tue, Dec 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Monday has issued a new list of the members of Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC). The move came after the resignation of Anil Swarup, who is the former Coal Secretary/ School Edn. Secretary, Ex-IAS, UP: 1981, from the Dispute Resolution Committee. Now, P. K. Basu, former Agriculture […] Read more
Tariffs of Rs 2.65/kWh and Rs 3.46/kWh Approved for 2 GW of Wind Projects Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy CERC has approved tariffs proposed by SECI and PTC India for 2 GW of wind power projects. The petitioners had quoted a tariff of Rs 2.65/kWh & Rs 3.46/kWh. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its latest notification approved the tariffs proposed by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and PTC India Limited […] Read more
MNRE Missing Yearly RE Targets, 175 GW by 2022 in Danger: Parliamentary Panel Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has continuously failed to achieve its yearly targets of clean energy capacity addition, which may hamper the mission of having 175 GW of RE by 2022. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has continuously failed to achieve its yearly targets of clean energy capacity addition, which may hamper the mission of having 175 […] Read more
Over 12 GW of Wind Power Projects Awarded so far: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy RK Singh has said that so far, bids for 15,100 MW of wind projects have been issued in India, out of which 12,162.50 MW capacity has already been awarded. Union Minister of State (IC) New & Renewable Energy, Power and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship RK Singh, in a recent written reply to a question in […] Read more
SECI Issues Amendments for 1.2 GW Renewables Tender Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has made few changes and extended the bid submission deadline for its 1.2 GW tender for setting up of ISTS-connected renewable projects The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced in its latest notification that it has made few changes and extended the bid submission deadline for its 1200 MW (1.2 GW) tender […] Read more
MERC Approves Rs 2.52/kWh Tariff for Procurement of 500 MW Wind Power Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy MERC has approved the tariff of Rs 2.52/kWh for the procurement of 500 MW wind power as requested by the MSEDCL in its last petition. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has in its latest order approved the tariff of Rs 2.52/kWh for procurement of 500 MW wind power as requested by the Maharashtra State […] Read more
Only 266 MW Bids Received for SECI’s 1200 MW Wind Tender As Industry Shies Away Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI’s 1200 MW wind tender after receiving only two bids to develop 266 MW capacity has been extended once again. The consequences of poorly thought-through decisions over the past year and more are finally affecting the ‘pipeline’ that Power Minister RK Singh repeatedly refers to when he asserts that all is well with India’s renewable […] Read more
