SECI Opens Bidding for 1,200 MW ISTS-Connected Solar Projects in India;Saatvik Solar Partner’s With Bhasu Energy System to Propel Solar and More...

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) document for the selection of solar power developers to set up 1,200 MW of ISTS-connected Solar PV Power Projects in India. This initiative is part of SECI-ISTS-XVI, which aims to develop solar power projects through a tariff-based competitive bidding process.

Saatvik Solar the prominent Indian Solar PV module manufacturing brand, in the renewable energy sector, has forged a strategic alliance with Bhasu Energy System LLP to bolster the promotion and distribution of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules across Telangana. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Saatvik Solar’s mission to accelerate the adoption of sustainable energy solutions in the region.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has released an open domestic tender for the development of a ground-mounted solar power project in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The project, with a capacity of 71 MWp (DC) or 52 MW (AC), will be executed on a Lump Sum Turnkey (LSTK) basis. The tender, identified as CRFQ No: 1000419043 and Tender ID: 16559, is scheduled to close on June 21, 2024, at 3:00 PM.

The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has initiated a petition for the adoption of a tariff for 1,000 MW of solar power projects under Tranche-XII. This initiative is part of a larger effort to enhance solar power capacity connected to the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS). The petition has been filed under the relevant guidelines issued by the Ministry of Power, Government of India.

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in New Delhi issued an order regarding a petition filed by Solapur Transmission Limited (STL). This petition was about adopting transmission charges for a new transmission system in Solapur, Maharashtra. STL is responsible for developing this transmission system, which will handle power generated from renewable energy projects in the Solapur Special Economic Zone.

EKI Energy Services Ltd (EnKing International) , a leading global developer and supplier of carbon credits, has welcomed the Biden-Harris Administration’s announcement of new principles for high-integrity voluntary carbon markets. This initiative, accompanied by a Joint Statement of Policy, represents a significant step towards advancing credible and ambitious climate action.