India’s Reservoirs Can Generate 280 GW Power via Floating Solar: TERI Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s reservoirs have 18,000 sq. km of area with the potential to generate 280 GW of solar power through floating solar photovoltaics (FSPVs) plants, according to a new study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), an energy and environment think tank. TERI’s new report titled ‘Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV): A Third Pillar to Solar […] Read more
After Solar, TN Commission Issues Details for Wind Power Procurement Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Commission has issued a consultive paper discussing the approach for procurement of wind power by Discoms and related issues of open access. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has issued a consultive paper discussing the approach for procurement of wind power by the Distribution Licensee (Discoms) and on related issues of […] Read more
TN Commission Issues Details for Solar Power Procurement by Discoms Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a consultative paper discussing the approach on procurement of solar power by Discoms The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has issued a consultative paper discussing the approach on procurement of solar power by the Distribution Licensees (Discoms) and on related issues of open access. According to […] Read more
Nuclear Power Corporation Tenders for 775 kW Rooftop Solar Plants Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Nuclear Power Corporation of India has floated a tender for setting up of 775 kW of rooftop solar power plants at its RR site buildings The Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) has floated a tender, seeking eligible developers for setting up of 775 kW of grid-connected rooftop solar power plants at its RR […] Read more
Rio Tinto to Build Solar Plant in Western Australia to Power Iron Ore Mine Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rio Tinto has approved an investment in a solar plant at the Koodaideri mine in Western Australia, as well as a lithium-ion BESS to power mining operations Rio Tinto has approved a $98 million (100 percent basis) investment in a new solar plant at the Koodaideri mine in the Pilbara, Australia, as well as a […] Read more
SECI Signs PSA for 100 MW Solar Power With Storage With Chhattisgarh Discom Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has signed a PSA worth 100 MW solar power clubbed with 50 MW/100 MWh Energy from Battery Storage with the Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Power Purchase Agreement for 100 MW Solar Power with 50MW/150 MWh Energy from Battery Storage was signed with Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited at Vidhyut Sewa Bhawan at […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL Tenders for 150 MW Non-Solar Renewable Power Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Power-DDL has issued a tender for procurement of 150 MW of non-solar renewable power on a short term basis to meet its RPO for the fiscal year. Tata Power-Delhi Distribution Limited (TP-DDL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for procurement of 150 MW of non-solar renewable power on a short term […] Read more
Competitive Power Announces 150 MW Solar Project in Pennsylvania Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Competitive Power Ventures has announced its latest renewable energy project, a 150 MW solar facility in Portage and Summerhill Townships, Pennsylvania. Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) has announced its latest renewable energy project, Maple Hill, a 150-megawatt (MW) solar facility in Portage and Summerhill Townships, Pennsylvania. According to the firm, construction on the project will begin […] Read more
MSEDCL Subsidy Scam Highlights Attitude To Solar Power in Maharashtra Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Maharashtra’s latest ‘scam’ potentially shows up just why getting discoms on board to promote renewable power is so difficult. A MERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission) appointed committee has filed a report that accuses the state power distribution utility, Mahavitaran or MSEDCL as its English moniker goes, of outright fraud. The report claims that MSEDCL has […] Read more
