What Led to the Surge in REC Purchases by DISCOMs? Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik, in his latest statement before the Parliament, indicated that the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) have seen an upsurge. He attributed this surge to the changes in policy, which have made it more favorable for the power distribution companies (discoms) in the state. He […] Read more
Govt Proposes Mandating RE for Open Access, Captive Users Updated On Fri, Mar 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Indian government has recently amended the renewable Energy Consumption Obligation (RCO) rules to facilitate open access consumers and captive power users, ensuring a smoother regulatory framework for renewable energy obligations. The Ministry of Power (MoP) issued a notification detailing these changes, aiming to enhance compliance with renewable energy consumption mandates. The government has sought […] Read more
Adani Electricity Tops In Integrated Discom Rankings Updated On Fri, Feb 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy The Regional meeting of Power Sector was held on 20th February 2025 in New Delhi. Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal chaired the meeting along with Union Minister of State for Power and NRE Shripad Yesso Naik. The meeting was attended by the Union Power Secretary, Additional Chief Secretaries/ Secretaries/ […] Read more
Energy Storage All Charged Up For A Boom In India, Says SBI Caps Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy A new report from Investment bank SBI Caps on Energy Storage Systems paints a bright picture for the future. Building on the inevitability of energy storage requirements as the share of renewable energy in the grid rises, the report takes a deep look at the technologies likely to emerge winners, the size of the opportunity, […] Read more
Karnataka Amends RPO Norms To Align With Centre’s Trajectory Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), in its latest order, has proposed amending its state regulation on Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs). This proposal arises at a time when the RPO trajectory released by the Ministry of Power contradicts the state’s regulations on the matter. KERC issued the KERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) (Eighth […] Read more
Uttarakhand Proposes Revised RPO Compliance Norms With Timelines Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has now come up with its draft regulations relating to Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO). The proposed draft regulation aims to amend the existing UERC (Tariff and Other Terms for Supply of Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources and non-fossil-based Co-generating Stations) Regulations, 2023. The State Electricity Commission proposed the new […] Read more
TPREL, SJVN Sign PPA For 460 MW Firm & Dispatchable Project Updated On Sat, May 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SJVN Limited (SJVN), an Indian Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), for a 460 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) Project. The plant, designed to meet the 460 MW FDRE requirement, integrates solar, wind, and battery storage technologies to ensure efficient energy […] Read more
MSEDCL Invites Bids For Procurement From 500 MW Hybrid Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) invited a long-term bid for procurement from 500 MW Inter/intra-state grid-connected wind-solar hybrid projects. This project has a green shoe option of additional capacity of up to 500 MW through a tariff-based bidding process on the e-Bidding portal to mitigate Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO). The bid document was […] Read more
MERC Rejects MEDA’s Plea For 50% Local RE Procurement By Discoms Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency had filed a petition with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) asking it to issue appropriate directions to distribution licensees (discoms) to meet 50% of total Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) requirement by purchase of energy from Renewable Sources within the State. Maharashtra has achieved installed capacity of 10,799 MW as […] Read more
