6 Myths Blown Away By India’s Power Crisis Updated On Thu, Oct 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy The power crisis in India has received enough coverage in the media, with focus now on the barely 3 days coal supplies with a significant segment (Over 40%) of the country’s thermal fleet of power stations. While the use of the word energy transition is designed to soothe nerves and allow the huge changes underway […] Read more
India’s iCreate, Israel’s Start-Up Nation Central Partner for Green Tech Updated On Thu, Oct 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy iCreate (International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology), an Indian startup incubator and Start-Up Nation Central, a not-for-profit organisation that connects multinational corporations, governments, investors, and NGOs to the Israeli innovation ecosystem, are collaborating to promote the adoption of green technologies. This partnership will also set the stage for the 2nd cohort of the India-Israel Innovation […] Read more
Delhi Metro Floats Tender for 2 MW Rooftop Solar Project Updated On Mon, Oct 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has invited open e-tenders (including eReverse auction) to set up a 2 MWp rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) project under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model. The deadline for bid submission is November 16, 2021, and the bids will be opened on the next day. This project’s scope of […] Read more
Adani Green Energy to Acquire 40 MW Operational Solar Asset in Odisha Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Adani Renewable Energy (MH) Limited (AREMHL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), has signed definitive agreements with Essel Green Energy Pvt Ltd to acquire 100% economic value in an SPV that owns a 40 MW operating solar project in Odisha. The company confirms that the project has a long-term Power Purchase Agreement […] Read more
5 GW CPSU Tender Results- NTPC, SJVN, NHPC Grab 1GW Each Updated On Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy The 5 GW CPSU tender managed by Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), the agency appointed by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the implementation of the CPSU Scheme Phase II, finally has a winners list. The tender, part of the 12 GW CPSU scheme, has been hanging for a while, and […] Read more
US Solar Developers Warn Of Threat to Solar From Import Duties Updated On Thu, Sep 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy A strong pushback has started in the US, on the threat of import duties from countries in South East Asia, especially Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand. A letter on behalf of 190 companies, primarily developers, contractors and financiers warns that punitive duties, if applied, would risk jeopardising almost 18 GW of Solar projects in the US, […] Read more
Solar PLI Tender Gets Massive Response, Close to 55 GW Worth Bids Submitted Updated On Wed, Sep 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Solar PLI tender, (Production Linked Incentive) where IREDA is the implementing agency, has received a massive response from bidders, with just 9 bidders going for 4 GW capacity creation each. Another 9 bidders make up the remaining bids for 18,809 MW of capacity building. (View Scheme Details Here) The PLI Scheme has divided an […] Read more
Curtains Finally Coming Down On Andhra Solar Power Tussle? Updated On Fri, Sep 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a key development, the Andhra Pradesh state cabinet of Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has accepted an offer by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) to supply solar power to the state. The state has plans to supply solar power to its farmers at Rs 2.49 per unit through its own agriculture feeder lines. […] Read more
Assam Continues Focus on Off Grid Solar Systems With Tender for 71,999 Systems Updated On Wed, Sep 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Assam, faced with challenges of terrain and delivering power to some of the more inaccessible parts of the state, has tried to emulate the Bangladesh example, using solar systems in a big way to ensure energy access for its people. The latest move is a tender by the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL), inviting […] Read more
