NTPC asserts Additional Tariff for Bid Resubmission for 2GW Project Updated On Thu, Aug 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy Pre-qualified developers for NTPC tender show their concern about whether they would be allowed to pass on the incremental tariff because of the safeguard duty to distribution companies. Feeding the impacts of the safeguard duty on imports, state-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has asked the pre-qualified bidders of 2GW solar power project to resubmit […] Read more
Apple Partners with Swiss Re, Akamai and Etsy to develop Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy The plant collectively is expected to produce 290 MW of addition power in the Pennsylvania, Jersey, Maryland (PJM) Power Pool grid catering major parts of Eastern U.S. As part of its environmental efforts, Apple has partnered with e-commerce player- Etsy, reinsurance company- Swiss Re and Cambridge’s cloud service provider- Akamai Technologies to develop two new wind […] Read more
Anti-Dumping & Safeguard Duties- A Cloud of Uncertainty Still Remain to be Cleared Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Despite a significant move taken by the Indian government a month ago, to promote the power of solar in tackling climate change globally, where, India took centre stage by leading the bunch of nations from across the globe during the International Solar Alliance (ISA) founding ceremony. India, too, is dealing with various bottlenecks on domestic […] Read more
SECI Quashes 2000 MW Wind Power Tender as Infra Blues Repel Bidders Updated On Mon, Aug 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy SECI’s decision axed bids submitted by Renew Power, Adani Green Energy, Sprng Energy and Alfanar Energy. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has cancelled a 2000 MW wind power tender owing to the under subscription for 800 MW of power auction. A senior government official told ET, “We have decided to cancel the tender since […] Read more
Safeguard Duty: Manufacturers Back Govt Move; Raise Concerns on Clarity Updated On Wed, Aug 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy If SEZ units are not exempted from SGD, it will lead to further job losses and harm the manufacturing ecosystem in India, which is already bleeding: Gyanesh Chaudhary Despite solar manufacturers’ welcomed the government’s move on safeguard duty imposition on solar imports from China and Malaysia, they have raised their concerns as well and want […] Read more
NIWE Installs LiDAR for Offshore Wind Resource Assessment at Gulf of Khambat Updated On Fri, Jul 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy In order to be competitive, developers are encouraged to deploy most advanced technologies. The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), an autonomous institution under the Ministry, has installed a remote sensing instrument- LiDAR for assessment of offshore wind resource at Gulf of Khambat, off the Gujarat Coast. The Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister, […] Read more
NIWE, has installed a remote sensing instrument- LiDAR for assessment of offshore wind resource at Gulf of Khambat, off the Gujarat Coast Updated On Thu, Jul 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy Developers are encouraged to deploy most advanced technologies IREDA, a non-banking financial institution under the Ministry has conducted studies with foreign assistance during the last three years and current year Most of renewable energy projects in the country are being implemented by the private sector developers selected through a transparent bidding process. In order to […] Read more
Azure Power’s Portfolio Surpasses 3 Gigawatts Updated On Tue, Jul 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy Azure Power wins 300 MWs with AA+ domestic debt rated government entity (SECI) at a tariff 8% above the lowest bid in the auction 87% of the 2.2 GW contracted pipeline are with counterparties that have A to AAA domestic debt ratings Over 1 GWs of the contracted pipeline are with sovereign counterparties Azure […] Read more
Rooftop Power Plants Can Save 95 Percent on Bills, Says Study Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Residents buying power from a community rooftop solar PV plant, via a subscription plan, could also save up to 35% on their electricity bills. These savings have been estimated over the 25-year lifetime of these systems. Households owning rooftop solar systems could save up to 95% on their electricity bills, says an independent study released at the CEEW Renewable Energy Dialogue […] Read more
