MNRE Amends VGF Guidelines for 2 GW of Solar Projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended the guidelines for the implementation of its program under which the government aims to develop 2 GW of solar photovoltaic ...
JNU Installs 500 kW Rooftop Solar System to Light up its Classrooms
India’s premier educational institution, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), is going to be powered by solar energy, courtesy a 500 kW rooftop project commissioned by Fourth Partner Energy. The project has ...
MNRE Amends VGF Program Guidelines for Solar Projects Yet Again
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended the guidelines for the implementation of its scheme under which the government aims to develop 5 GW of solar projects ...
India’s First Mega Solar-Wind Hybrid Auction Sees Lowest Tariff of ₹2.67/kWh
In the first mega solar-wind hybrid auction conducted in the country by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a tariff of ₹2.67 (~$0.03794)/kWh emerged as the lowest (L1) one ...
Jammu & Kashmir to get 23 GW of Solar Projects Starting With 2.5 GW in Kargil and 5 GW in Leh
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched a plan for the implementation of 23 GW of ultra mega solar projects in the Leh and Ladakh regions of ...
Shapoorji Pallonji Wins SECI’s 50 MW Floating Solar Auction Quoting ₹3.29/kWh
Shapoorji Pallonji, one of India’s leading renewable energy project developers, has won the bid to develop 50 MW of floating solar project in Uttar Pradesh. This 50 MW project is ...
SECI’s 1.2 GW ISTS-Connected Wind-Solar Hybrid Tender Undersubscribed by 150 MW
The 1.2 GW ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects (tranche-I) tender which was floated by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)’s has been undersubscribed by 150 MW. “The ceiling tariff ...
CERC Issues Order to Provide ₹2,153.9 Million in GST Relief to Two Solar Project Developers
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued an order to compensate solar power developers (SPDs) by reimbursing the sum that was incurred as additional capital expenditure after the introduction ...
SECI Raises Upper Tariff Ceilings for Two Solar Tenders to Attract Developers
Amid lukewarm interest shown by solar project developers, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has now decided to raise the upper tariff ceiling for two of its mega tenders which ...
APTEL Intervenes in Ongoing Solar Tariff Dispute for 970 MW of Projects in Karnataka
In Karnataka, which is also India’s top solar state, 970 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects have been embroiled in a tariff dispute. This situation arose after the procurers ...
SECI Extends Bid Submission Deadline for 10 GW Solar Tender a Fourth Time
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline to set up 10 GW of ISTS connected solar PV power projects linked with 3 GW (per annum) ...
Sembcorp Energy India Reports SGD 28.9 Million Net Profit in the July-September Quarter
Sembcorp Energy India Ltd (SEIL), has posted a net profit of SGD 28.9 million (~$21.02 million) in the July-September quarter. In comparison, the company suffered a loss of SGD 2.7 ...
Month in a Minute: Important News from Indian Solar Industry in October 2018
The month of October witnessed some key announcements in the Indian solar industry. For example, India’s solar installations recorded in the first half (1H) of calendar year 2018 totaled almost ...
ISTS Charges Waiver for Mega Solar Manufacturing Tender Extended by Two Years
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has amended the Request for Selection (RfS) for setting up of 10 GW of ISTS-connected solar PV power projects linked with 3 GW (per year) ...
Giriraj Renewables Wins Auction for 150 MW of Solar at Pavagada Quoting ₹2.92/kWh
Giriraj Renewables has won the auction to develop 150 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in the Pavagada Solar Park in Tumkur district of Karnataka. Karnataka Renewable Energy Development ...
Bid Submission Deadline for 750 MW Solar Tender in Rajasthan Extended by SECI
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for 750 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects to be developed on a standalone basis across the state ...
Bid-Submission Deadline for 1,200 MW Solar-Wind Hybrid Tender Extended for the 5th Time
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid-submission deadline for 1,200 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind and solar hybrid projects tender for the fifth time ...
SECI Issues Clarification on its 150 MW Rihand Dam Floating Solar Tender
Answering some of the questions raised by bidders during the pre-bid meeting for floating solar projects at Rihand Dam, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has stated that the ...
Second Extension Given to SECI’s 160 MW Solar-Wind Hybrid Tender with Storage
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline yet again for 160 MW of solar-wind hybrid power project with battery energy storage system (BESS) at Ramagiri, ...
SECI’s ISTS-Connected Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects’ RfS Reduced to 1,200 MW from 2,500 MW
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has amended the RfS for 2,500 MW of ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects (tranche-I). According to the amendment, the capacity of ISTS-connected wind-solar ...
Why the 2.4 GW Solar Auction Was Cancelled
A few weeks ago, news that the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) cancelled 2.4 GW of auctioned solar capacity made the headlines. The capacity cancelled was part of the ...
SECI’s Mega Solar Manufacturing Tender Gets Third Extension for Bid Submission
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has once again extended the bid submission deadline for setting up of 10 GW of ISTS connected solar PV power projects linked with 3 GW ...
SECI Gives Another Bid Submission Extension for 150 MW of Floating Solar in Uttar Pradesh
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has yet again extended the bid submission deadline for setting up 150 MW (50 MW x 3) of grid connected floating solar power ...
Solar and Wind Power Procurement Situation is a Mess
State-run distribution companies (DISCOMs) and negligent state electricity regulatory commissions (SERCs) are creating an obstacle in the path of India’s solar story, according to a letter written by R. K ...
Sembcorp Commissions 250 MW of ISTS-Connected Wind Projects in Tamil Nadu
Sembcorp has commissioned 250 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind power projects. The capacity is part of the 1,000 MW of wind projects tendered by the Solar Energy Corporation ...
