Uttarakhand Proposes To Hike Rooftop Solar Tariffs Updated On Mon, Sep 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Uttarakhand Energy Regulatory Commission (UERC) has proposed increasing the generic tariffs for rooftop solar and small-scale solar plants for the financial year 2024-25. The state power regulator has also issued a draft paper and invited stakeholders to submit their views and objections by September 30. In its proposal, UERC cited lower solar module prices […] 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
Roofsol Energy Receives 10.5 MWp Solar Project From Shree Cement Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based EPC company Roofsol Energy Pvt Ltd has been awarded a solar project by Shree Cement Limited of 10.5 MWp capacity. The ground-mounted “Behind the Meter” project is to be implemented in Uttarakhand and Jharkhand. The company mentioned about its project stating, “Shree Cement owns and operates cement grinding units in 9 locations across India […] Read more
PM Modi Laid Foundation Stone Of Seven SJVN Projects Updated On Tue, Mar 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually dedicated four power stations of SJVN to the nation. These projects included the 60 MW Naitwar Mori hydropower station project in Uttarakhand, 75 MW Parasan solar power station, 75 MW Gurhah solar power station, and 50 MW Gujrai solar power station in Uttar Pradesh in Adilabad, Telangana. The Prime Minister […] Read more
UREDA Invites Bids for 250 MW Solar Power Projects in Uttarakhand Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy In its latest tender, the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) has sought bids to empanel developers for the establishment of 250 MW grid-connected solar power projects under the “Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana in the state. The Expression of Interest (EOI) for empanelment of the firms is regarding design, manufacture, supply, erection, testing, commissioning, and […] Read more
Power Ministry Says Imposing Tax / Cess On Power Generation By States’ Illegal’, Asks To Withdraw Such Orders Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power, in its latest order, has termed the collection of taxes and cess by states on power generation as ‘illegal and unconstitutional.’ In a letter to all the Chief Secretaries, the government order asked states to take steps to withdraw any such order. The ministry has said that it was informed that […] Read more
Uttarakhand Releases Draft Solar Power Policy 2022; Offers Benefits to Power Generators Updated On Sun, Nov 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Uttarakhand Government has released the draft of the Uttarakhand State Solar Policy 2022 and has invited public comments and recommendations on it. The draft solar policy will be implemented by the energy department and will be aimed at providing relief to those who will set up solar plants upto 25 MW in Uttarakhand. As […] Read more
Uttarakhand, BPCL Sign Agreement for Renewable Energy Development Updated On Mon, May 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The state government of Uttarakhand has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Central Government owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to boost the renewable energy sector in the state. In the presence of Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, the MoU was signed by R Meenakshi Sundaram, Power Secretary […] Read more
CEL Tenders for 2.28 MW Rooftop Solar System at GBPUA&T, Uttarakhand Updated On Tue, Sep 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy CEL, on behalf of GBPUA&T, has invited online bids for setting up of 2.285 MW rooftop solar power system under the RESCO model on the campus in Uttarakhand. Central Electronics Limited (CEL), on behalf of GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUA&T), has invited online bids from eligible bidders for setting up of 2.285 […] Read more
