Cost of generation of solar power Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The cost of generating solar power depends, inter alia, upon intensity of radiation, size of the solar plant, cost of financing, etc. The tariff for solar power is now being determined largely through tendering process. For installation of rooftop solar PV projects, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has worked out benchmark cost […] Read more
Power generation capacity from renewable energy sources Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), as submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) under Paris Climate Agreement, inter-alia, include achieving about 40 percent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel based energy resources by 2030. India has taken various initiatives, including setting up of National Solar Mission and announcing target […] Read more
SECI Floats Tender for 2 MW Solar Power Project in Spiti Valley Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The Kaza solar tender for the grid connected solar power project includes the installation of 1 MWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for the storage of power generated. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has floated an e-tender for setting up of 2 MW Alternative Current (AC) solar power project at Kaza subdivision of […] Read more
MNRE Extends Timeline for Implementing 40 GW ‘Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects’ Scheme to 2021-22 Updated On Thu, Jul 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The timelines of the scheme is extended from 2019-20 to 2021-22 without any additional financial implication. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the timeline for the implementation of 40 GW scheme for developing solar parks and ultra mega solar power projects from 2019-20 to 2021-22. The MNRE said in a statement […] Read more
Solar Manufacturing Scenario of India Updated On Fri, Jun 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The incredible growth shown by Indian solar market is un-matching and an important for sector where the country can excel. Initiatives` like International Solar Alliance by India and multiple schemes that benefit the industry have been put in place. If fully harnessed the industry has a strategic importance for the country as it can save […] Read more
VGF Program Guidelines Amended for Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has made amendments in guidelines for the implementation of the viability gap funding for solar photovoltaic projects. Under the National Solar Mission (NSM) Phase-II, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has made amendments in guidelines for the implementation of the viability gap funding for solar photovoltaic projects. In the […] Read more
MNRE Extends Commissioning Date of GST Affected Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy The extension to the project developers was provided by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), and other implementing agencies. After the frictions faced by multiple developers due to the imposition of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and other related issues, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued […] Read more
India Extends $20 Mn Concessional Financing for Solar Project in Suriname Updated On Thu, Jun 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy In addition, India will extend a line of credit of USD 27.5 million to support a power transmission project in Pikin Saron area, says President Kovind. In a move to provide clean energy to a cluster of 49 villages, President of India Ram Nath Kovind said that India will extend concessional financing of USD 20 million […] Read more
MNRE Seeks Views to Develop Construction Standards for Rooftop, Off-grid Solar PV Systems Updated On Tue, May 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy In the absence of specified construction standards, the workmanship and BOP material used in rooftop and off-grid solar systems are not consistent. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited suggestions or views for the development of construction standards for the rooftop solar and off-grid solar PV systems from all the stakeholders by […] Read more