AP Biomass Energy Generators Hopes For Relief Rise After APTEL Order Updated On Tue, Mar 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has recently given its verdict with regards to four appeals against the Tariff Orders passed by the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) in May and July 2014. The appeals made by Biomass Energy Developers Association &Ors and South Indian Sugar Mills Association &Ors, which were all filed against […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh’s New Research Hub to Help MSEs Advance RE Tech Updated On Mon, Dec 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy National Institute of Technology-Andhra Pradesh is establishing a Common Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH) in renewable energy. Sponsored by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, this Hub will help local micro and small enterprises develop technological solutions for off-grid and on-grid renewable energy systems. The Hub would also nurture start-ups. According to NIT-AP […] Read more
Curtains Finally Coming Down On Andhra Solar Power Tussle? Updated On Fri, Sep 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a key development, the Andhra Pradesh state cabinet of Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has accepted an offer by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) to supply solar power to the state. The state has plans to supply solar power to its farmers at Rs 2.49 per unit through its own agriculture feeder lines. […] Read more
25 MW Floating Solar Plant Commissioned by NTPC in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Mon, Aug 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd has commissioned the largest floating solar PV project of 25MW on the reservoir of the Simhadri thermal station in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This is the first solar project to be set up under the Flexibilisation Scheme, which was notified by the Government of India in 2018. The solar […] Read more
33 GW Pumped Hydro Storage Projects to be Set Up in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Mon, Aug 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh energy department will install Pumped Hydro Storage Power Projects (PSP), with 33.24 GW total capacity, across 1.45 lakh acres in Kadapa, Kurnool and Anantapur districts. Energy secretary Srikant Nagulapalli believes these pumped hydro storage power will improve the power supply position in the state. “These will enable the consumers to get quality […] Read more
BHEL Invites Bids for O&M Of 25 MW Floating Solar Project in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Tue, Aug 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued a new tender, inviting bids for the operation and maintenance works of 25 MW floating solar PV power project at NTPC Simhadri, Andhra Pradesh, for a period of 36 months. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 390.95 lakhs and the deadline for bid submission is August 17, 2021, before […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh to Switch Auto-rickshaws into Electric under ‘Go Electric’ Campaign Updated On Mon, Aug 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) has launched a pilot project to convert the holy city, Tirupati into a Zero-emission city. Under the pilot project, NREDCAP will ramp up the electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the city by introducing more EVs and charging infrastructure. The project involves introducing three electric […] Read more
APERC Approves Cancellation of Two Wind PPAs, Orders Discom to Pay Compensation Updated On Wed, Jul 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has issued a new order, ruling that the power purchase agreements (PPAs) entered into by wind developers Vibrant Greentech and Chaitanya Projects with the Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh (APSPDCL) were not binding for the state distribution company. The ruling came in response to the petitions filed […] Read more
Residential Rooftop Solar To Cost Rs 31,200/Kw In Andhra Pradesh after Subsidy Updated On Tue, Jul 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Corporation Limited (APEPDCL) has discovered the lowest bid of Rs. 50,000/kW for up to 1 kW of residential rooftop solar systems. That means, after central subsidies, it would cost only Rs. 31,200 to consumers. Interestingly, for larger 100Kw to 500Kw sizes, the discovered price is Rs 36,000/Kw , though […] Read more
