MSEDCL, MERC Face Censure From APTEL Over Payment Delays To Wind Developer Updated On Tue, Sep 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy In a highly critical new order, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has ruled against the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL), quashing its appeal against “interest on interest,” as imposed on it by the Maharashtra Electricity Commission (MERC), which awarded 1.25% penalty interest on 1.25% delayed payment charges interest to Rajalakshmi Minerals, a […] Read more
Lightsource BP, With Fresh $1.8 B Fundraise, Targets 25 GW RE by 2025 Updated On Tue, Sep 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy Lightsource BP, the London-based solar developer led by Nick Boyle, with 50% ownership by BP has secured a $1.8bn finance package that it announced will lead to a massive change in its plans for the immediate future. Calling the financing a key step to a change in mindset from ‘gigawatts to terawatts’ the firm has […] Read more
Tariff Markdown on Manufacturing Tender. Unfair For Developers? Updated On Tue, Sep 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy Even as SECI continues to provide positive tidings in terms of finally finding buyers for the power from the manufacturing linked solar tender that has been pending since last year, the news of markdowns can’t be good for relevant stakeholders. Readers will recall that these tenders had a tough time finding takers for a long […] Read more
APTEL Accepts TPREL Claim For GST Compensation, After MERC Rejection Updated On Tue, Sep 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy In an interesting judgement uploaded yesterday, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has upheld an appeal filed by Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) against an order of the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), on compensation for GST law changes. MSEDCL was the other party to the case, as the discom buying the power from […] Read more
Tata Power Gets LOI for 250 MW Solar Power From MSEDCL Updated On Mon, Sep 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy TP Saurya Limited (TPSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power, received the ‘Letter of Intent’ (LoI) from Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (MAHAGENCO) for setting up of 250 MW Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Power plant in Maharashtra. The project has been awarded to TPSL through Tariff-based competitive bidding followed by e-Reverse auction. The Company […] Read more
Scotland to Build Own Green Ports as UK Govt is ‘Not Cooperating’ Updated On Mon, Sep 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy UK Ministers will not commit to implementing green ports in Scotland that are underpinned by fair work conditions and net-zero ambitions, according to Business Minister Ivan McKee. As a result the Scottish Government will now progress plans to independently develop a green port model which is designed to meet the specific needs of Scotland’s economy. […] Read more
Geothermal Power Push Points to Record Well Count in 2021: Rystad Updated On Mon, Sep 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Renewed interest in the geothermal sector in recent years, which has seen oil and gas majors make investments in numerous startups, is set to see a new record in the number of wells drilled for power generation, surpassing 200 this year for the first time. Spending on geothermal activity is expected to boom in the […] Read more
Heard at REI 2021- 5 Takeaways From The Expo Updated On Mon, Sep 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy At the recently concluded REI 2021, it was an impressive show of strength for the sector, despite the usual hits and misses one would expect in a year like this. So while the Chinese presence was on the lower side, especially Chinese senior management from the top firms like Longi Solar, Jinko, Huawei etc, the […] Read more
APTEL Rules In Favour of PGCIL On Cost Overruns Updated On Mon, Sep 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an important ruling, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has ruled in favour of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) on the issue of additional costs incurred due to time overruns on setting up transmission infrastructure. PGCIL had suffered a setback on the matter after the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), on a […] Read more
