Gujarat Issues Draft Tariff Determination Norms For Solar-Wind Hybrid Projects Updated On Wed, Jun 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has now come up with a discussion paper to develop a tariff framework for the procurement of power from wind-solar hybrid projects. It is applicable for wind-solar hybrid projects and such projects with storage too. It has asked the stakeholders and public to comment on the draft proposals by the end […] Read more
SECI Signs PSA With GRIDCO To Provide 600 MW Of Wind Power To Odisha Updated On Fri, Jun 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), has signed a Power Sale Agreement (PSA) with Odisha’s state utility GRIDCO. GRIDCO is the state government’s nodal agency for dealing with the bulk transmission of power in the state. Under the agreement, GRIDCO will purchase 600 Megawatt (MW) of wind power from SECI under Tranche – […] Read more
Indian solar MSME sectors need policy support to thrive: Pahal Solar Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based solar module manufacturer Pahal Solar spoke to Saur Energy recently at the sidelines of RenewX exhibition in Hyderabad. The team talked about the status of solar module manufacturing in India, the import dependency of the sector and the hand-holding support from the government among others. Please watch the full video to know more. Read more
MNRE To Grant RE Project Extensions In GIB Habitats Only On ‘Merit’ Updated On Mon, Jun 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now decided to grant an extension to renewable power projects in Great Indian Bustard (GIB) habitat areas only based on the case’s merits. It has planned to do away with the earlier system of giving a blanket exemption of 30 days in the scheduled commencement of […] Read more
CERC Declines To Give Relief To ReNew Wind Energy In Gujarat ISTS Project Case Updated On Thu, May 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest order, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) declined to give any relief to the ReNew Wind Energy (TN) Private Limited in a case related to its proposed 265 MW of wind project in the Bhuj district of Gujarat. The wind energy developer had signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy […] Read more
Gujarat Sees 600 Percent Jump In Electric Vehicle Registrations In One Year Updated On Fri, Apr 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy The World Resources India (WRI), an international clean energy think tank, claimed that between 2021 and 2022, Gujarat recorded a steep hike in registration of Electric Vehicles (EVs). WRI-India, in its analysis, said that between 2021 and 2022, the state witnessed a 600 percent rise in EV registration. The state government in 2021 came up […] Read more
Powerica Ltd Entitled To Compensation Due To Rise of GST Rates Post-Contract, Rules CERC Updated On Tue, Apr 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest Order, while hearing a petition filed by Powerica Limited, has ruled that the change of Goods and Service Tax (GST) rates after receiving a contract was a deemed case of ‘change of law.’ Accordingly, the regulatory body also ordered compensation to the wind energy company on […] Read more
Andhra Leads In Country With The Highest Installed Capacity of Solar Parks Updated On Mon, Apr 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the leading state in India when it comes to installed solar energy capacity from solar parks. The Minister of New and Renewable Energy RK Singh, recently shared the data before Rajya Sabha. As per the minister’s written statement before the House, Andhra Pradesh has a […] Read more
Nanocoating eases out cleansing of solar panels | Solarize Renewables | Intersolar 2022 Updated On Sun, Jan 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Intersolar 2022, held at Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, saw participation from a large number of leaders in the solar industry, even though the numbers fell drastically when compared to last year owing to the ongoing Gujarat Assembly Elections. Saur Energy International spoke to Shashank Malpande, Director, Solarize Renewables at the exhibition premises about the plans of […] Read more