Goa and Union Territories to have Project Specific Solar Tariffs
The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for the state of Goa and union territories has extended the control period of JERC’s 2015 regulations for grid-connected solar power by three years ...
AIIM to Invest $31 Million in Off-Grid Solar Solutions Provider BBOXX for a Minority Stake
BBOXX, an affordable clean energy solutions provider to off-grid communities in Africa, has announced that Africa Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), through its AIIF3 fund, is investing $31 million for a minority stake ...
A Snapshot of India’s Giga Solar Tenders from 2018
India saw a significant increase in new large-scale solar PV tenders announced with over 22 GW of mega solar tenders announced in the year 2018. According to Mercom’s India Solar ...
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Commission Condemns Payment Delay by DISCOM to Adani Green
The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has dismissed a review petition filed by Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL) seeking relief against an order issued by the commission for ...
Indian Railways Invites Bids for 2 MW of Solar Projects Along Delhi-Ambala Line
The Railway Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL), a joint venture of Indian Railways and RITES Limited, has invited bids for setting up of 2 MW of solar projects along the ...
BHEL to Set Up 129 MW of Solar Projects in Telangana for Singareni Collieries
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a public sector undertaking (PSU) involved in the manufacturing of electrical equipment, has won an order for setting up 129 MW of solar power projects ...
Adani Green Energy Acquires Remaining 51% Stake in Karnataka’s Kodangal Solar Parks
Adani Green Energy has announced the acquisition of a 51 percent equity share capital in Kodangal Solar Parks Private Limited (KSPPL), comprising a 20 MW solar project which was incorporated ...
TEPSOL and Shapoorji Pallonji Infra to Develop 100 MW of Solar Projects in Karnataka
The Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) has awarded 100 MW of grid-connected solar projects to be developed across five talukas of the state. The capacity has been awarded following a ...
Uttar Pradesh Announces 500 MW Solar Tender with Upper Tariff Cap of ₹3.05/kWh
Uttar Pradesh has announced a tender for 500 MW of grid-connected solar projects. The upper tariff ceiling is ₹3.05 (~$0.043)/kWh and the bid-submission deadline is February 14, 2019, according to ...
NTPC Issues Floating Solar Tender for 20 MW at its Gas Power Station in Rajasthan
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has invited bids for a 20 MW of grid-connected floating solar project at its Anta gas power station in Rajasthan. Solar PV cells and ...
Assam Calls Developers to Build 70 MW Solar Project in Amguri Solar Park
Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd (APGCL) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) for the development of 70 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic projects in Amguri Solar Park in the ...
Torrent Power Issues RfS for Procurement of 300 MW Solar Power from Projects in Gujarat
Torrent Power Limited (TPL) has issued Request for Selection (RfS) for the procurement of up to 300 MW of power from grid-connected solar photovoltaic power projects in Gujarat. A bidder ...
SECI’s New 1,200 MW ISTS-Connected Solar Tender Comes with Tariff Ceiling of ₹2.65/kWh
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender for 1,200 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects to be developed across the country. The ...
Tender Floated for 2 MW of Rooftop Solar Projects in Maharashtra’s Amravati
The Public Works Department (PWD) of Amravati division in the state of Maharashtra has issued a tender to install 2 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar PV systems. The project will ...
Sterling and Wilson Moves Delhi High Court Against Non-Payment from Skypower Solar
Two renewable project developers Skypower and Sterling and Wilson have been embroiled in a financial tussle with the latter alleging non-payment of dues for two solar projects. After the matter ...
Odisha Cancels 125 MW from its 200 MW Solar Auction as Bidders Refuse to Match Lowest Tariff
The Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO) recently canceled 125 MW out of its recent auction conducted for 200 MW of grid-connected solar projects. The GRIDCO has now signed a 25-year ...
Kerala to Float Tenders for 1 GW of Solar Projects Under SOURA Program
Joining the other states in achieving 100 GW of solar capacity together by 2022, the state of Kerala is now planning to develop 1,000 MW of solar projects under the ...
Bids Invited for 2 MW of Solar Power Projects in Bihar Sharif Smart City
Bihar Sharif Smart City Limited has invited bids for 2 MW of solar projects to be developed on turnkey basis. Bihar Sharif is a town located in Nalanda district of ...
Salem Smart City Invites Bids for Rooftop Solar Projects
Salem Smart City Limited (SSCL) has invited bids to install grid-connected rooftop solar projects. The brief scope of work includes the supply, design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of the ...
MNRE Amends Bidding Guidelines for Solar Projects; Reduces Commissioning Timeframe
The Ministry of Power has amended the competitive bidding guidelines for the procurement of power from grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, incorporating changes to further the pace of solar installations ...
Maharashtra Releases Details of Circles for its 1,400 MW Solar Tender
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has now come up with all the required details for the 1,400 MW solar tender it had issued last year. The tender ...
Chhattisgarh DISCOMs to Procure Excess Energy from Distributed Solar Projects at ₹1/kWh
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has issued terms and conditions for distributed solar projects in the state. These regulations will come into force from April 1, 2019. The ...
Haryana Calls Developers to Set Up 16 MW of Canal Top Solar Projects
The Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL) has invited an expression of interest (EoI) to set up 16 MW of canal top solar photovoltaic (PV) projects at WYC Hydel Power ...
Exide Industries to Invest 30% of Equity Shares in Three SPVs for Captive Solar Projects
Exide Industries, an Indian lead-acid storage battery manufacturer, will invest up to 30 percent of its total equity share capital in three special purpose vehicles (SPVs) to set up captive ...
CERC’s Final Amendment to Interstate Open Access Power Regulations
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has finalized the amended regulations for open access in interstate transmission, which were initially passed in 2008. The new regulations will be in effect ...
