APTEL Refuses To Provide Relief To ReNew In 300 MW Wind Project Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, in an order dated September 10, has ruled on a case involving ReNew (through ReNew Naveen Urja Private Limited) and SECI , and by extension, CERC. Case Overview: Renew Naveen Urja Private Limited (Appellant) vs. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) & Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI). ReNew sought […] Read more
MERC New Regulation Sets 7% Flexible Demand Target For Next Five Years Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Given the evolving context of generation profiles from various types of generation plants, including those behind the meters (within consumer premises), and the significant emphasis on solarizing agricultural feeders and households, it is now imperative to view demand-side management as an opportunity. This opportunity includes a combination of demand flexibility, demand response, energy efficiency, and […] Read more
Chairman & Managing Director Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy I. COMPANY PROFILE:- Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) formerly known as Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO), is wholly owned Government of India Company w.e.f. 3rd January 2017. It is a schedule ‘A’/ Miniratna CPSE under the administrative control of Ministry of Power of the Government of India inter alia with the following mission: […] Read more
GIB Row: MERC Allows Compensation To Azure Power Subsidiary Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest order ordered compensation to a subsidiary of Azure Power in the light of judgement of the Supreme Court on the issue of Great Indian Bustards (GIB). This comes after the Azure Power Thirty Four Private Limited (APTFPL) moved the State Commission, seeking compensation. The petitioner had […] Read more
SECI Plans To Add 500 MW Solar Thermal Capacity By FY25, Says Chairman Updated On Thu, Jul 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a recent event organized by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) in Delhi various dignitaries aimed to showcase Indian innovations to the international battery and energy storage community. The event also offered to facilitate partnerships for global companies entering India’s burgeoning battery market. R P Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of the Solar Energy […] Read more
NHPC, GUVNL Sign PPA For 200 MW Solar Power Project At Khavda Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), a power generation company recently signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). This PPA was signed for a 200 MW capacity solar power project within Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) ‘s renewable energy (RE) park at Khavda (GSECL Stage-3). This project has an […] Read more
India Energy Storage Week Eyes Rs 2,000cr Investments In EV, Storage Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) is all set to host the 10th edition of India Energy Storage Week (IESW) in New Delhi. In a press conference today, IESA announced the potential investment of over INR 2000 crore coming to India at IESW 2024. In the presence Cristian Valdes Carter, Director & Commercial Counsellor – India, […] Read more
A Delay Foretold. How MSEDCL Delayed a 500 MW RE Project Involving Tata Power Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy In looking at the orders of regulators at the state and national level (CERC and APTEL), one is regularly surprised at how common sense is regularly abandoned in favour of abundant precaution. Among state entities like discoms, the fear of being seen as biased trumps everything when it comes to a project. Be it the […] Read more
After Cancelling Tender Earlier, Odisha Again Issues Bid For Solar Boats Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a recent development, the Odisha government again issued a tender with an aim to convert the polluting boats at Chilika lake with solar and electric boats. Chilika lake in Odisha is one of the global Ramsar sites and a major tourist attraction in eastern India. The lake, touted as Asia’s largest saltwater lagoon, is […] Read more
