MERC’s No To Wind-Solar-Thermal Bundling for OA Consumers In Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an order that left some hope for a future rethink on the issue, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has rejected a plea by the Captive Power Producers Association(CPPA) in the state to direct the key state discom/s to allow bundling of solar, wind and thermal power for use by captive consumers too. MSEDCL […] Read more
After HC Order, KERC Brings New Draft Open Access Rules Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Days after the Karnataka High Court struck down the Centre’s rules on Green Energy Open Access and the corresponding state regulations, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has introduced a fresh set of draft regulations on open access. KERC has invited stakeholders to submit their objections and suggestions before February 15, 2025. The new draft […] Read more
SBI Caps: Open Access Offered 20% Cost Advantage In Four States Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy India saw 2024 as a pivotal year for renewable energy, surpassing the 200 GW threshold in installed capacity. Solar energy installed capacity registered a healthy 8% y/y growth in CY24. The SBI Caps report noted exceptional growth and a blip in energy demand, with the non-utility share standing out due to a 25% increase, the […] Read more
Karnataka HC Orders Puts Green Energy Open Access In Limbo Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy A recent order from the Karnataka High Court has created ripples in the state’s renewable energy market. The court struck down the Central government regulations on Green Energy Open Access and the state regulations floated by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). However, it directed the KERC to frame appropriate regulations for granting open access […] Read more
Solidus Techno Power Announces 110 MWp Captive Solar Project Updated On Wed, Jan 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy Solidus Techno Power Pvt. Ltd, a solar EPC company in Punjab, announced a collaboration with Jogindra Group, a company working in Punjab’s manufacturing industry. The partnership is meant to develop a 110 MWp solar power project. The 110 MWp captive open-access ground-mounted solar project is designed to cater to the diverse energy needs of Jogindra […] Read more
Cleantech Solar Launches 150 MWp Open Access Solar Park Project In Maharashtra Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Cleantech Solar, a renewable energy solutions provider to corporations in India and Southeast Asia, recently commenced the commercial operation of its open-access solar PV projects for multiple clients at a solar park in Jalkot, Maharashtra. The park’s total capacity is ~150 MWp. It is Cleantech Solar’s sixth renewable energy park in Maharashtra. Top industrial clients […] Read more
Bihar Draft Open Access Policy For Green Energy Reduces Limit To 100 kW Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Bihar recently released a consultative paper on the draft Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) terms and conditions of green energy open access regulations, 2024. The draft aims to provide connectivity and open access to electricity generated from green energy sources. The rules include energy generated from non-fossil fuel-based waste-to-energy plants for use in an Intra-State […] Read more
90% Surge In Installations After Green Energy Open Access: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Dec 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy A new report claims that regulatory clarity on green energy open access led to an upsurge in annual renewable energy installations. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research & Analytics prepared the report. The report said that the Green Energy Open Access Rules (GEOA) 2022 aided in creating new installation […] Read more
APTEL Order Adds Clarity On Treating Open Access Demand By Grid Operators Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an order last week that will add a dash of clarity on how discoms treat demand from open access customers, the APTEL bench has ruled to set aside an order from MSEDCL where it had denied the open access quantum to a group of customers of Sai Wardha Power Generation Limited. MSEDCL had lost […] Read more