MNRE Continues Supportive Moves. Clarifies on LOC Issue Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Close on the heels of its missive to all state secretary’s, reminding them to treat power generated from wind and solar as ‘must use’, and not subject to curtailment, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy ( MNRE) has released a fresh clarification on the issue of LC’s (Letter of Credit) needed to be opened […] Read more
SLDC to Pay for Irregular Curtailment of Wind, Solar Power Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy If any SLDC curtails wind or solar power for any reason other than grid safety or security or as prescribed in respective grid code/ regulation, they shall be liable for making good the loss incurred by the wind or solar power generators towards deemed generation. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies on Payment Security Mechanism Directive for Gencos Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The energy generated during the non-dispatch period shall be calculated on the basis of Capacity Utilization Factor as declared by the generators in Power Purchase Agreements. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification on the power ministry’s latest directive, which is applicable from today, for power distribution companies (dZiscoms) to […] Read more
Land Acquisition, Infrastructure Still Major Roadblocks for Wind Projects: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as amendments have been made to bidding guidelines for wind projects in India, land acquisition and evacuation infrastructure remain major roadblocks Even as the amendments have been made to bidding guidelines for wind projects in India, land acquisition and evacuation infrastructure will continue to remain major impediments for timely completion of such projects, according to a report. […] Read more
DERC Announces Reduced Tariff for Consumers, EV Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Delhi’s power regulator DERC has announced the new electricity tariff for 2019-20, significantly bringing down fixed charges while raising energy charges. Delhi’s power regulator, Delhi Electricity Regularity Commission (DERC) has announced the new electricity tariff for 2019-20, significantly bringing down fixed charges while raising energy charges. Delhi Electricity Regularity Commission (DERC) chairman Justice (retired) S S […] Read more
Telangana Planning 1 GW Solar Power, one Time Settlement of Power Dues Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Telangana government has said that it would go for one-time settlement of dues of panchayats and municipalities to state-run electricity organisations The Telangana government has said that it would go for one-time settlement of dues of panchayats and municipalities to state-run electricity organisations and warned that henceforth heads of local bodies will be ‘punished’ for non-payment […] Read more
Azure Power Gets LoA for 300 MW Project in SECI Auction Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The company is also expected to sign a 25-year agreement with SECI to supply power at a tariff of Rs 2.54 (U.S. 3.7 cents) per kWh. Azure Power, one of the country’s largest solar power developers and operators, has won 300 MW of an Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) solar power project in a Solar […] Read more
HSCC Tenders for 10 MW Solar Plant Under RESCO Model at NCI Haryana Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy HSCC has issued a tender on behalf of AIIMS for setting up of a 10 MW solar plant at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Haryana under the RESCO model. The Hospital Consultancy Corporation Ltd. (HSCC) has issued a tender on behalf of the All India Institute for Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for setting up of a […] Read more
BHEL Tenders for Survey for Proposed 100 MW Floating Solar Plant at NTPC Ramagundam Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy BHEL has issued tender for conducting Geotechnical investigations and survey works of for the 100 MW floating solar power plant at NTPC Ramagundam BHEL has issued tender seeking bids from eligible parties for conducting Geotechnical investigations and Bathymeric survey works of the water body for the company’s proposed project site for the 100 MW floating solar […] Read more