50 MW of Solar Projects to be Developed in Pavagada Solar Park at a Tariff of ₹1.24/kWh
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has given its approval to issue the letter of award (LoA) to Amar Raja Power Systems Limited, to construct 50 MW (10 MW x ...
NTPC Invites EPC Companies to Enlist for Developing Floating and Other Solar Projects
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has invited applications for the enlistment of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) bidders for the development of solar power projects. The brief scope of ...
2019 Begins with a Sharp Decline in Solar Auction Activity
Auction activity was extremely anemic in January with only 135 MW of solar capacity auctioned, a steep decline compared to over 2 GW of capacity that was auctioned in the ...
BHEL Floats Tender for Solar Module Mounting Structure Columns for 129 MW of Projects
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued a tender for the procurement of 1,500 metric tons of module mounting structure columns for setting up 129 MW of solar power projects ...
Kerala Announces Work Contract Tender for 3 MW of Solar Project at Naval Station in Kannur
The Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation (KELTRON) has issued tender to set up a 3 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) project at Naval Station Ezhimala, located in Kannur district. The ...
Tata Power’s Renewable Energy Business Witnesses an Uptick of 9% YoY in Q3 FY19
Tata Power has reported a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of ₹2,050 million (~$28.9 million) in the third quarter of FY 2018-19. When compared to the consolidated PAT in Q3 2017-18, ...
Airports Authority of India Seeks EPC Contractors for a 4 MW Solar Project in Odisha
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is looking for an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor to develop a 4 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) project at the Biju Patnaik International (BPI) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Effective Rate of GST on Solar Projects is 8.9%, Argues SPDA in Letter to Jaitley
Keeping in view the lingering uncertainty regarding the applicable rate of GST on various components that go into the making of a solar project, the GST Council, in its 31st ...
CEL Issues EPC Tender for 11 MW of Solar Projects in Maharashtra
The Central Electronics Limited (CEL), a public-sector enterprise, has tendered 11 MW of grid-connected solar projects to be developed at various locations across Maharashtra. The bid-submission deadline is January 14, ...
Tender for 50 MW of Projects at Karnataka’s Pavagada Solar Park Gets Another Extension
The ongoing holiday season with numerous bank holidays has prompted the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) to once again extend the bid submission deadline of the recent tender for 50 ...
GST Council Recommends 5% GST Rate for 70% of Solar Project Cost
After waiting for months for clarity on Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, the GST Council has now given its recommendations on solar power generating projects and other renewable energy ...
Maharashtra Seeks EPC Contractors to Set Up 1 MW of Rooftop Solar Projects
The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) is on the lookout for an engineering procurement construction (EPC) contractor to set up rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. The bid-submission deadline is February ...
West Bengal Floats EPC Tender for 600 kW of Rooftop Solar Installations
The West Bengal Green Energy Development Corporation Limited (WBGEDCL) has issued a tender for 600 kW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems to be set up in the state. The bid-submission ...
NTPC Issues Another Floating Solar Tender of 100 MW for its Premises in Telangana
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has issued a tender to develop 100 MW of grid-connected floating solar project at NTPC Ramagundam, located in Telangana. The tender allows for the ...
EESL Announces Tender for 160 MW of Solar Projects in Maharashtra
The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture between the public-sector units of the Ministry of Power and the government of India, has floated a tender for 160 MW ...
NTPC’s New 25 MW Floating Solar Project Tender in Andhra Pradesh
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has issued a tender to develop a 25 MW floating solar project at NTPC Simhadri, located in Andhra Pradesh. The tender allows for the ...
NTPC Amends Tender for Wind-Solar Hybrid Project at Karnataka’s Kudgi
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has amended the tender for the development of wind-solar hybrid power project at NTPC Kudgi, Karnataka. The tender was previously issued in October 2018 ...
NHPC Calls for EPC Contractors to Develop a 32 MW Solar Project in Uttar Pradesh
The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has floated a tender for a 32 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project to be developed in Jalaun district of Uttar Pradesh. This is an ...
Intersolar Bangalore Day 1: Solar Industry Still in a Funk from Safeguard duty and GST
The Indian solar sector is still experiencing a hangover from the safeguard duty imposition and Goods and Services Tax (GST). This appeared to be the popular sentiment of solar project ...
Iron Ore Company in Karnataka Announces Tender for a 5 MW Captive Solar Project
Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL), a government of India enterprise, has invited a tender for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a 5 MW captive solar power project ...
Tender Issued for 50 MW of Projects at Karnataka’s Pavagada Solar Park
The Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) has issued a tender for the selection of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for developing 50 MW (10 MW x 2 blocks ...
Indian Rooftop Solar Company Freyr Energy Raises ₹270 Million in Series-A Funding
Freyr Energy, a Hyderabad-based rooftop solar company, has announced raising ₹270 million (~$3.81 million) through a mix of equity and debt investments. The company has more than 1,000 installations across ...
