Gujarat Wind Developers Blame OEMs, Others For Higher Wind Tariff Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Wind developers in Gujarat now have justified higher wind project tariffs, attributing this to the monopolistic attitude of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and other price hikes in the market. The information was recently featured during the hearing of a case in the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC). The case was related to the adoption of […] Read more
Waaree Renewable Collaborates With 5B Industries To Boost Utility-Scale PV Projects Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian Solar EPC company–Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited announced a Long Form Heads of Agreement (LFHOA) with 5B Industries PTY LTD, an innovative solar solution company to accelerate the deployment of utility-grade solar power locally in India as well as in international markets with a US-compliant supply chain. The collaboration is likely to open avenues for […] Read more
Rohit Tikku Takes Charge As The New CEO Of Bluebird Solar Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufactuer-Bluebird Solar has now got its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Rohit Tikku has taken over the new charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bluebird Solar. Tikku’s diversified work experience of 17 years is spread across roles in sales, distribution management, engineering & project management, and business operations and development with […] Read more
Open Access: MERC Disallows Discoms To Levy Cross Subsidy Surcharge Updated On Thu, Dec 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest judgment disallowed the local discoms of Thane in Maharashtra to levy Cross-Subsidy Surcharges (CSS) for open access consumers. The verdict from the state regulatory body came to the fore after Mindspace Business Parks Pvt Ltd (MBPPL) and Gigaplex Estate Pvt Ltd (GEPL) moved the MERC. Both […] Read more
MNRE Approved Bihar’s Proposal Under PM KUSUM (Comp-C): Minister Updated On Thu, Dec 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in its latest reply before the Parliament said that the ministry approved the proposal of Bihar under Component C of the PM-KUSUM scheme. MNRE Minister RK Singh in his written statement before the Lok Sabha said that the state had moved an application to the Centre seeking […] Read more
Suzlon Secures 300 MW Order For Its 3 MW Turbines From Apraava Energy Updated On Thu, Dec 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian Wind Energy company Suzlon Group today announced a new order win for the development of a 300 MW wind power project for Apraava Energy Private Limited. Suzlon will install 100 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 3 MW each at the client’s site in […] Read more
Offshore Wind Projects Will Need Nod From 6 Ministries, Say Govt Rules Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of External Affairs has notified the new rules to regulate the leasing mechanism for offshore wind projects in India. The new rules are called Offshore Wind Energy Lease Rules, 2023. The new rules of the ministry said that no person or entity should install offshore wind energy projects or offshore transmission projects without […] Read more
Ostro Energy Eligible For Compensation Due To Change In GST Rates: CERC Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its latest judgement awarded compensation to Ostro Energy Private Limited, a renewable energy company. The compensation was awarded to it on account of surge in Goods and Services Tax (GST) after submitting its bid for a government project. As per the case details, Ostro Energy is a power […] Read more
JinkoSolar Becomes The First PV Firm To Get SBTi Validated Net-Zero Targets Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global solar module manufacturer JinkoSolar has now become the first solar PV firm globally to get its net-zero targets validated with SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative). SBTi is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science. Additionally, it is the second company in mainland China […] Read more
