CEA Approves 2.5 GW Of PSP Projects In Maharashtra Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has announced concurring two more Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) in Maharashtra namely-1500 MW Bhavali PSP being developed by JSW Energy Ltd. and 1000 MW Bhivpuri PSP being developed by Tata Power Co. Ltd. These PSPs are concurred with the support of the Central Water Commission (CWC), Geological Survey of India […] Read more
India Added 9 GW Of New Renewable Capacities Since April 2024 Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy capacity reached 152.65 GW by the end of August 2024, according to the latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The data highlights new solar and wind energy project additions during the month. In August alone, India added 2,224 MW (2.22 GW) of solar capacity and 116.9 MW […] Read more
India’s Renewable Generation Surges By 5.5% In 4 Months Of FY25 Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy generation has surged by 5.5 percent in the initial four months of fiscal year 2024-25. The latest data released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) indicated that solar and wind power generations have shown good progressive signs in actual generation. The latest renewable generation report of the CEA said that India generated […] Read more
Extreme Temperatures: CEA Issues Clarifications To Wind Companies Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued clarifications for the wind power companies related to their compliance with the norms related to extreme temperatures. This clarification came to the forth after the Wind Power Producers Association (WIPPA) approached the Ministry of Power. The association had earlier apprised the ministry about the hurdles in obtaining Connectivity […] Read more
CEA Expedites PSP Approvals, Sets To Develop Two New Projects Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy To ensure the rapid commissioning of Hydro Pumped Storage Projects (PSP), the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has granted concurrence to two projects: the 600 MW Upper Indravati project in Odisha, developed by OHPC Ltd (a Government of Odisha Undertaking), and the 2000 MW Sharavathy project in Karnataka, developed by KPCL (a Government of Karnataka Undertaking). […] Read more
Solar, Wind Generations See A Surge, Says CEA Data Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Latest data from the Ministry of Power said that the generation of solar and wind energy witnessed a rise on a Year-on-Year basis (YoY) in the month of April this year in India. The monthly generation data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) said that in the month of April 2024, India generated around 12,021 […] Read more
Clean Power Can Reduce India’s Dependence On Gas For Peak Demand: IEEFA Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Institute for Energy Economic and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) in its recent report found that new and cleaner options could soon replace the role of gas-based power in meeting peak electricity demand in India. India’s peak power demand, which, according to government forecasts, is likely to cross 350 gigawatts (GW) by 2030. The IEEFA in […] Read more
FY24: India’s Annual Solar Power Generation Increased By 14%: CEA Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has now released its annual renewable energy generation report for 2023-24. The report revealed that despite the historic rise of renewable energy in India during FY24, thermal energy sources continued to take the lead in India’s total energy generation. However, the good news is that India’s annual solar power generation increased by […] Read more
45 Firms Now Manufacture Smart Electricity Meters For India, Reveals CEA Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has now issued a list of smart meter and net meter providers in the country. CEA is a constituent body of the Ministry of Power. The CEA list indicated that a total of 45 companies provide smart electricity meters for India. On the other hand a total of 12 companies […] Read more