SECI Extends Deadlines for 2 More Solar Energy Tenders Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has announced the extension in the bid submission deadline for two solar tenders, the 7 GW manufacturing linked and the 1.95 MW with BESS in Lakshadweep. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the extension in bid submission deadline for two tenders, the 7 GW manufacturing linked solar tender and the tender […] Read more
The Problem with Rooftop Solar. Discom View Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the first of a two-part series based on the report, Solar Rooftop, The Discom Perspective, we bring to you the issues, and possible solutions (in part 2) proposed by discoms. The report has been released by TERI and the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. Even as India’s renewable renaissance has stumbled in the past 18 […] Read more
Installation of Additional Solar DC Capacity to be Left on Developers: MNRE Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has stated that as long as the solar plants are in accordance with the contracted AC capacity, installation of DC capacity should be left to developers In a decision that will come as a relief for solar power developers in the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an advisory/clarification […] Read more
KSEB to Modify PSA for 200 MW Wind Power Signed with SECI Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy KSERC has asked state Discom KSEB to modify its PSA that it had signed with the SECI for procuring 200 MW wind energy. The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has in its latest order, asked state Discom Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to modify its Power Sale Agreement (PSA) that it had signed with […] Read more
Tata Power’s Renewable Arm Gets LoA to Develop 150 MW Solar Project Updated On Sat, Nov 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the deal, the energy will be supplied to Tata Power – D under a long-term PPA for 25 years from the scheduled commercial operation date. Renewable arm of utility giant Tata Power, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has got a Letter of Award (LoA) from Tata Power – Distribution (Tata Power – […] Read more
Intersect Power Inks Long-term PPA with Direct Energy for 250 MW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Moreover, the Athos I project is likely to kick start construction in June 2020 and Athos II in October 2020. Utility-scale renewable energy developer Intersect Power has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Direct Energy Business for Intersect Power’s 250 MW (MWAC) solar project. Direct Energy Business is a part of Direct Energy, one of North America’s largest […] Read more
Solar Power and Agriculture: Can There Be a Happy Coexistence? Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy News yesterday that cranberry farmers in Massachusetts, US, are trying out solar installations on their farms to get some extra income has put the focus back on one of the biggest critiques of solar power. That there simply isn’t enough land that meets the requirements of sunlight, proximity to the transmission grid, and a ready […] Read more
At Rs 2.71, Developers Hold Their Ground on SECI’s ISTS-VI Auction Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy In the latest auction for 960 MW of inter-state transmission system (ISTS-VI) connected solar projects, SECI has declared ReNew Power (300 MW) at Rs 2.71 /kWh, Avaada Energy (300 MW) at Rs 2.71 /kWh, Masaya Solar Energy (UPC Renewables) (300 MW) at Rs 2.71/kWh, and Tata Power (60 MW) at Rs 2.72 /kWh as winners. For […] Read more
Tender for 20 MW Solar Plant at Thermal Station Issued in Haryana Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy HPGCL has issued a tender for setting up of a 20 MW grid-connected solar power plant at the old Ash Dyke in FTPS, Haryana. The Haryana Power Generation Corporation (HPGCL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for setting up of a 20 MW grid-connected solar power plant at the old Ash Dyke […] Read more
