Policy Focus on Domestic Manufacturing Positive for Indian Solar OEMs: ICRA Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to support domestic module manufacturers, government’s focus recently increased on the initiatives like ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ and ‘Make in India’. Now, in line with this, the government has formulated various schemes in past one year including the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme which envisages installation of 12 GW solar power capacities […] Read more
R.K. Singh Demolishes ‘Canards’ Against Power Reforms At Presser Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy At a virtual press conference today, Power Minister R.K. Singh launched a scathing broadside against what he described as the ‘canards’ being spread by vested interests to delay or block the passage of key power reforms, proposed in the upcoming Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020. Getting down to the theme straightaway, Mr Singh highlighted how India, […] Read more
Renewable Energy Certificate Sales in May Slip Over 55% to 3.33 Lakh Updated On Mon, Jun 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The sale of renewable energy certificates (RECs) during the month of May 2020, has dropped significantly by more than 55 per cent to 3.33 lakh units. As per the official data, 7.5 lakh of renewable energy certificates were sold in the same month a year ago. REC is a type of market-based instrument, and after generation of 1 […] Read more
Power Grid to Separate its Central Transmission Utility Function Updated On Fri, Jun 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a landmark decision, the Ministry of Power has advised state-owned Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) to separate its Central Transmission Utility (CTU) role. The move has been taken by the government in order to avoid the conflict of interests as since long back industry stakeholders were objected when in cases PGCIL called […] Read more
SECI Disburses Rs 10.3 Cr in GST Claims to 6 SPDs in May Payments Updated On Tue, Jun 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has detailed that it has reimbursed six firms or SPDs (across their multiple subsidiary SPVs) for GST claims to the tune of Rs 10.35 crore. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), the nodal agency for implementing renewable energy projects in the country recently published a list of all the payments (solar/ wind power […] Read more
90% Rise in Digital Payments Recorded During Lockdown by Discoms Updated On Mon, Jun 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Discoms have registered a significant rise of up to 90 percent in digital payments of electricity bills in Delhi during the coronavirus lockdown. The power Discoms have registered a significant rise of up to 90 percent in digital payments of electricity bills in Delhi during the coronavirus-induced lockdown. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL), serving around 70 lakh consumers in north […] Read more
NTPC Looking for CEO to Handle Distribution Business Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has started scouting for a professional CEO to oversee its power distribution business where the company plans a big foray in the near future. The largest electricity generator in the country, NTPC Ltd has announced that it has started scouting for a professional CEO to oversee its power distribution business where the company plans a big foray […] Read more
PPA for Thermal Plant with Adani Power in MP Raises Important Questions Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy The May 27 announcement by Adani Power of a 1320 MW thermal power deal in Madhya Pradesh raises more questions than it answers. The company’s subsidiary Pench Thermal Energy (MP) has signed a 25 year power purchase agreement (PPA) with MP Power Management Company (MPPMCL) for procurement of 1230 MW of electricity on long term […] Read more
IEX Follows PXIL in Launching RTM for Electricity Transactions Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy IEX has today (June 1, 2020) launched the real-time electricity market (RTM) on its platform, to help utilities buy and sell power just an hour before the requirement. Energy trading platform Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has today launched the real-time electricity market (RTM) on its platform, a move that will help utilities buy and sell power just an hour before the […] Read more
