Author: Manish Kumar

CERC Rejects Punjab Discom’s Plea To Penalize Adani Green Over Delays

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgement declined the petition of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) against Adani Green Energy. The Punjab discom had pleaded with the CERC to reduce the tariff of 50MW of a Gujarat-based wind power project developed by Adani Green due to the delay in the commencement of the […]

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Chandigarh Open Access Consumers May Get Green Power @Rs 6.75/unit

The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for the state of Goa and Union Territories has now come up with a draft discussion paper to compute the green energy open access tariff in Chandigarh. This comes after the Union government issued a notification last year allowing green energy through open access to consumers even with less […]

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To Boost EVs, Himachal Restricts Diesel/Petrol Vehicles For Govt Depts

In an initiative to boost the growth of Electric Vehicles (EV) in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed all government departments not to buy diesel or petrol vehicles starting January 1, 2024. This has been done with a view to promoting electric vehicles on a large scale. If necessary, the departments […]

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SECI Issues Tender For 1500 MW Of ISTS-Linked Solar Projects 

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender seeking developers to establish solar-generating projects for the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS). The central entity sought the tender under the tariff-based competitive bidding mode. As per SECI’s mandate, the developers would develop the projects under Build Own Operate (BOO) basis for an aggregate capacity […]

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Adani Green Announces Completing 1050MW JV With TotalEnergies

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has announced completing the 1,050 MW joint venture (JV) with TotalEnergies. As part of the JV, TotalEnergies invested USD 300 million in the AGEL subsidiary to acquire a 50% stake in the projects.  This follows the binding agreement about the JV announced between AGEL and TotalEnergies in September 2023. The […]

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NTPC Objects To Solar Cell Imports From China, Loses Case Before CERC

In a recent case before the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), Indian power behemoth NTPC objected to the plan of a solar power developer to continue importing solar cells at higher prices. The development came to the fore when Solairepro Urja Pvt Ltd, a Pune-based solar developer, moved CERC seeking compensation.  The firm demanded compensation […]

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Gujarat Wind Developers Blame OEMs, Others For Higher Wind Tariff

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 […]

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Waaree Renewable Collaborates With 5B Industries To Boost Utility-Scale PV Projects

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 […]

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Rohit Tikku Takes Charge As The New CEO Of Bluebird Solar

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 […]

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