Author: Manish Kumar

Avaada To Develop 6 GW Hybrid Wind-Solar Projects In Gujarat

Avaada Group recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government. Per the agreement, the cleantech company aims to set up hybrid wind-solar projects with an aggregate 6000 MW (6 GW) capacity in the coastal state. It has also planned an investment of about Rs 40,000 crore. The agreement between Avaada and the […]

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CERC Declines To Consider Power Exchange RTM Abortions As ‘Force Majeure’

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgement, declined to consider the plea of BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd, a power distribution licensee from Delhi. The discom had approached the Central Commission asking it to consider the events related to abortion and the cancellation of bids placed on the Real Time Market (RTM) of […]

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MNRE Simplifies Rooftop Solar Installation Process, Issues New Notification

In the latest notification, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) tried to simplify the application process for grid-connected rooftop solar. The latest notification issued by the ministry has asked the discoms to ask their consumers for fewer documents to install rooftop solar. Meanwhile, the ministry has also listed the documents needed to be […]

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No Decision On Rajasthan Discom’s Plea To Levy Green Energy Tariff

The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in its latest order declined to give an immediate relief to the discoms of Rajasthan in the matter of levying Green Energy tariffs. Earlier, the Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL) moved a petition on behalf of other major discoms in the state. This included petitions from the Ajmer […]

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CERC Awards Compensation To Indigrid Solar Over Change In GST Rates

In its latest judgment, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) granted compensation to Indigrid Solar-I (AP) Pvt Ltd. over escalated GST rates. The firm approached the Central Commission seeking compensation, citing increased project costs due to introducing GST on solar products. The solar power generator, in its petition, told the CERC that after the firm submitted […]

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Raptee Showcases World’s First High-Voltage E-Motorcycle Technology

Raptee Energy, an EV startup made its presence felt at the Global Investors Meet (GIM) in Tamil Nadu on the 7th & 8th of Jan ’24, where it showcased the first transparent look of its electric motorcycle.  The Global Investors meet was inaugurated by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M K Stalin. The electric motorcycle is […]

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Mahindra Susten Gets ‘Water Positive’ Certification

Mahindra Susten, a renewable Independent Power Producer (IPP) with in-house expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), announced that it has been awarded the ‘Water Positive Verification’ certificate for its 100% operating portfolio for the assessment year FY23. The accreditation, granted by certification authority TUV India (TÜV NORD GROUP), recognized Susten’s commitment towards planet-positive initiatives and […]

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NHPC Awards 250MW Rajasthan Solar Project To Apraava Energy

The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) awarded a 250 MW Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) connected solar energy project in Rajasthan to Apraava Energy. Apraava Energy, an integrated energy solutions provider, announced receiving the order today. The project order through the e-reverse auction mechanism at a walk-out tariff of INR 2.53 per kWh is scheduled to be completed within […]

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CBI Files FIR Against Officials Of SJVNL, Siemens Gamesa

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against some officials of Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVNL) and Siemens Gamesa over fraudulent practices.  In a media statement, the central agency said that such malpractices led to a loss of around Rs 191 crore to the public sector utility. CBI said it had registered […]

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