Uttar Pradesh’s 500 MW Solar Tender Undersubscribed by 268 MW
The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency’s (UPNEDA) 500 MW solar tender has been undersubscribed by 268 MW, according to Mercom’s sources. The tariff ceiling set for this ...
SECI Announces RfS for 1.2 GW Wind-Solar Hybrid Tender
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued the request for selection (RfS) for setting up 1,200 MW of interstate transmission-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects in the country under ...
Solar’s Share in India’s Total Installed Power Capacity Reaches 9.6% at the End of 2019
Renewable energy (including large hydro) accounted for almost 36% of India’s total power capacity mix at the end of the calendar year (CY) 2019, according to data from the Central ...
Solar REC Trading Volume Improved in December 2019
In December 2019’s renewable energy certificate (REC) trading session, there was a significant increase in the number of solar RECs that were traded when compared with the previous month of ...
NTPC Floats O&M Tender for a 50 MW Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has floated a tender for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of its 50 MW grid-connected Rajgarh solar project in the state of Madhya Pradesh ...
SECI Invites Solar, Wind Energy Generators to Supply Power Through Open Access
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from interested renewable energy generators for the supply of power through open access. The EoI is for ...
Indore Smart City Tenders Consulting and O&M for 100 MW of Solar Projects
Indore Smart City Development Limited (ISCDL) has floated a tender for a consultant for 100 MW of solar projects. The estimated cost of work is ₹20 million (~$281,587). Interested bidders ...
Jammu and Kashmir Issues EOI to Carry Out Evaluation Study of its Solar Devices
The Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for conducting a study assessing the impact of the solar devices it has installed under ...
MERC Permits Adani to Renegotiate Tariff for 700 MW of Solar-Wind Hybrid Power
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulator Commission (MERC) has allowed Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML) to renegotiate a lower tariff for 700 MW of grid-connected solar-wind hybrid power. The Mumbai-based private power ...
IFC to Lend $36 Million to Mahindra Renewables for a 250 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the financial arm of the World Bank, has announced its plan to lend $36 million (~₹2.57 billion) for a 250 MW solar project by Mahindra ...
NTPC Tenders for 550 kW of Rooftop Solar Systems at Thermal Power Stations in Odisha
The National Thermal Power Corporation Limited has floated a tender for the supply, installation, and commissioning of 550 kW of rooftop solar systems at thermal power stations in the state ...
SECI Issues RfS for 1,200 MW of Solar Projects Under Tranche VIII of ISTS Program
The Solar Electricity Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a detailed request for selection documents to set up 1,200 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected solar projects. The tender was ...
Over 181,000 Solar Water Pumps Installed in India
In response to an inquiry raised in the Lok Sabha, Union Power Minister R.K. Singh announced that over 181,000 solar water pumps had been installed across the country by October ...
Month in a Minute: Top Headlines from India’s Renewable Sector in December 2019
The year 2019 wrapped up with a host of newsworthy developments recorded in the renewable energy industry. There were several important company announcements besides crucial government updates during the last ...
Maharashtra Retenders 1.35 GW of Solar Projects, Ups Tariff Cap to ₹3.30/kWh
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has reissued a tender for 1,350 MW of solar projects to be developed across 30 districts. The ceiling tariff has been raised ...
Bihar Announces a 5 MW Tender for Residential Rooftop Solar Projects
The South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL) has floated a tender for 5 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects across the state for the residential sector. The scope of ...
Indian Solar Industry Optimistic Going Into 2020
After a somewhat disappointing year, the domestic solar industry’s hopes are pinned on 2020. Towards the end of 2019, Mercom revised its estimates for the calendar year (CY) 2019 down ...
CEL Floats Tender for 5 MW of Multicrystalline Solar Modules in Maharashtra
The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has floated a tender for 5 MW of multicrystalline solar modules for several substations in Maharashtra. The modules must be rated for a minimum of ...
MSEDCL’s New Tender for 500 MW of Solar Projects Comes with a Tariff Cap of ₹2.90/kWh
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has issued a request for selection (RfS) for the long-term procurement of power from 500 MW of intra-state grid-connected solar power projects ...
African Development Bank Approves $21.7 Million for Solar Pumps in Sudan
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $21.78 million (~₹1.54 billion) grant to the government of Sudan to promote the adoption of solar-powered irrigation pumps in the country. The ...
EESL Issues Tender for 181,200 Off-Grid Solar Pumps Across India Under KUSUM Program
The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has invited bids for off-grid solar water pump systems across India under the Pradhan Mantri Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM KUSUM) program that ...
AIIB Approves $65 Million Loan for Hero Future Energies’ Solar Project in Jodhpur
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a multilateral development bank, has announced that its board of directors has approved a $65 million (~₹912,896) loan for a 250 MW solar power ...
Year in Review: 2019 A Lost Year for India’s Solar Sector
The year largely failed to live up to the expectations with solar installations expected to cross 7 GW for the year. Inconsistent policy implementation, trade policies, a slowing economy, and ...
ŠKODA Commissions 8.5 MW of Rooftop Solar Systems at its Pune Production Plant
ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited, a Czech Republic-based automobile company, has announced that it has commissioned 8.5 MW of solar rooftop systems at its manufacturing plant in Chakan, Pune ...
Solar Project Developers Still Waiting for Safeguard Duty Reimbursement
To protect domestic cell and module manufacturers, a 25% safeguard duty was announced on solar cell and module imports from China and Malaysia for the period between July 30, 2018, ...
