MNRE Issues Draft Scheme on Indian Wind Turbine Certification Updated On Tue, Nov 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The scheme will not only provide a framework for standards, but also cater to the technical regulations and requirements Consolidating National and International Standards, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a draft scheme on wind turbines in India. Known as the ‘Indian Wind Turbine Certification Scheme’ (IWTCS), the draft has been prepared […] Read more
MNRE circulates draft Indian Wind Turbine Certification Scheme (IWTCS) Updated On Tue, Nov 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, in consultation with National Institute of Wind Energy Chennai, has prepared a draft of new Scheme called Indian Wind Turbine Certification Scheme (IWTCS) incorporating various guidelinesTurbine Certification Scheme (IWTCS). The IWTCS is a consolidation of relevant National and International Standards (IS/IEC/IEEE), Technical Regulations and requirements issued by Central Electricity […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL Becomes 1st Utility to Get PEER Gold Certificate in Asia Updated On Mon, Nov 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL) has become the first company in the entire Asian continent to receive PEER (Performance Excellence in Electricity Renewal) Gold Certificate from Green Business Certificate Institute (GBCI). GBCI is the premier organization independently recognizing excellence in green business industry performance and practice globally. The award was presented by Milli […] Read more
Procedure to Apply for Inclusion of Wind Turbine Model in RLMM Updated On Fri, Nov 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Subject: Procedure to apply for inclusion of a Wind Turbine Model in the Revised List of Models and Manufacturers of Wind Turbines (RLMM) Ref.: Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for connectivity to the Grid) Amendment Regulations, 2013 dated 15th October, 2013. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s OM No. 66/183/2016-WE dated 27.10.2016 on the […] Read more
Punjab Policy on Net Metering for Grid Interactive Roof-Top Solar PV Power Plants Updated On Mon, Oct 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy Scope and Application:- (1) This Policy shall apply to the distribution licensee and consumers of distribution licensee of the State of Punjab. (2) The eligible consumer may install the rooftop solar system under net metering arrangement which; (a) shall be within the permissible rated capacity as defined under this Policy. (b) shall be located in […] Read more
Karnataka Gov’t Exempts Rooftop Solar Power Stations below 1MW from Electrical Inspections Updated On Thu, Aug 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The regular inspections by the state authorities are set under the Central Electricity Authority’s regulation ‘Measures Related to Safety and Electric Supply’. Karnataka Government has exempted rooftop solar power plants with production capacity below 1000 KW from the regular electrical inspections by the state’s electricity authority. However, solar rooftop generation units with capacity of above […] Read more
CEA Marks Peak Power Deficit for April-July at 0.9% Updated On Mon, Aug 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The report for peak power deficit has been projecting against the CEA’s forecast that said India would be a power surplus country by 2018-19 with energy and peak power surplus at 4.6 and 2.5 percent respectively. Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has asserted country’s peak power deficit at 0.9 percent and overall electricity deficit at 0.6 […] Read more
Justice Manjula Chellur Takes Oath as APTEL Chairperson Updated On Mon, Aug 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Prior to this, Justice Manjula Chellur was Chief Justice of Bombay High Court. Justice Manjula Chellur took Oath as Chairperson, Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL), Ministry of Power on August 13, 2018. Prior to this, Justice Manjula Chellur was Chief Justice of Bombay High Court. Further, Judicial Member Justice K.N. Patil, Technical Members S.D. Dubey, […] Read more
Azure Power Secures 160 MW Solar Project in UP Auction with Highest Tariff Updated On Thu, Jul 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project is expected to be commissioned in 2019 and developed outside a solar park. Independent solar power producer, Azure Power has won the 160 MW solar power project in Uttar Pradesh at the highest tariff in a recent auction conducted by the Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA). Further, the company will sign […] Read more