Serentica, NTPC Sign PPA To Supply 200 MW FDRE To UP DISCOMs Updated On Tue, Apr 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy Serentica Renewables has signed a power purchase agreement with state-run NTPC Ltd to supply 200 MW of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) to Uttar Pradesh’s distribution companies (DISCOMS). The project will combine solar, wind, and battery storage assets across multiple states to deliver on-demand renewable power, particularly during the state’s morning and evening peak […] Read more
TPREL Hits 10.9 GW Capacity With NTPC’s 200 MW FDRE Deal Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NTPC Limited (NTPC), to develop a 200 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project. Tata Power Company subsidiary’s FDRE project is spread across multiple locations in India and is set to be completed within 24 months. This project is expected to […] Read more
GUVNL Invites RFP For Procurement of 500 MW Power Updated On Thu, Aug 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has invited request for proposals for 500 MW of power supply on a short-term basis through tariff based competitive bidding process. The last date for submitting the online bid is September 01, 2022, till 06:00 pm. Bids will be opened on September 02, 2022, at 11:00 am. For participating […] Read more
GUVNL Issues Request for Selection For Pilot Projects in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Aug 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has invited a Request for Selection (RfS) for setting up of Pilot Projects of 500 MW/1000 MWh Standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems in Gujarat under Tariff-Based Global Competitive Bidding (Phase-I). The last date to submit the bid is “Applicable as per NIT on the ISN-ETS portal”. This GUVNL 500 […] Read more
Power Ministry Plans Another Scheme To Solve The Discom Puzzle Updated On Thu, May 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has informed that it’s working on a scheme that will help mitigate the financial woes of the Distribution Companies (Discoms) which are unable to pay their dues. This is crucial as the inability of Discoms to pay dues impacts the entire value chain of the power sector. Even the relatively young […] Read more
Discoms’ Outstanding Dues to Gencos Rise 4.4% to ₹1,21,030 cr in Jan Updated On Mon, Jan 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Total outstanding dues owed by electricity distribution companies (discoms) to power producers rose 4.4 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,21,030 crore in January 2022. Discoms owed a total of Rs 1,15,904 crore to power generation firms in January 2021, according to portal PRAAPTI (Payment Ratification And Analysis in Power procurement for bringing Transparency in Invoicing […] Read more
Duty of Distribution Companies to Clear Gencos Dues: Suresh Prabhu Updated On Fri, May 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Former energy minister Suresh Prabhu has said it is the sacrosanct duty of the Distribution Companies to clear dues owed to the Gencos It was a pleasure to speak at the “Re-energising India after Pandemic” #webinar organised by @CEEWIndia where I discussed about global challenges in #energy sector,as we enter very uncertain global scenario. — Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) […] Read more
The Case for the benefits of Rooftop Solar for Discoms Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Energy and environment think tank, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) recently published an article highlighting the positive impact rooftop solar can have on the countries struggling discoms, which have arguably been among the leading causes for the slow adoption of solar rooftop solutions. India has committed to 175 GW of Renewable Energy by 2022. […] Read more
Rooftop Power Plants Can Save 95 Percent on Bills, Says Study Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Residents buying power from a community rooftop solar PV plant, via a subscription plan, could also save up to 35% on their electricity bills. These savings have been estimated over the 25-year lifetime of these systems. Households owning rooftop solar systems could save up to 95% on their electricity bills, says an independent study released at the CEEW Renewable Energy Dialogue […] Read more
