Serentica, NTPC Sign PPA To Supply 200 MW FDRE To UP DISCOMs Updated On Tue, Apr 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy Serentica Renewables has signed a power purchase agreement with state-run NTPC Ltd to supply 200 MW of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) to Uttar Pradesh’s distribution companies (DISCOMS). The project will combine solar, wind, and battery storage assets across multiple states to deliver on-demand renewable power, particularly during the state’s morning and evening peak […] Read more
CEA Rolls Out Resource Adequacy Tool To Aid Discoms Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has launched Stellar, an indigenously developed Integrated Generation, Transmission, and Storage Expansion Planning Model with Demand Response. The indigenously developed tool is specifically designed to assist the states in carrying out a comprehensive Resource Adequacy plan in line with the set guidelines issued by the Ministry of Power in June […] Read more
What Led to the Surge in REC Purchases by DISCOMs? Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik, in his latest statement before the Parliament, indicated that the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) have seen an upsurge. He attributed this surge to the changes in policy, which have made it more favorable for the power distribution companies (discoms) in the state. He […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: Gujarat Discom Gets The Lowest Tariff of Rs 2.15/kWh Updated On Tue, Apr 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy Read more
PM-KUSUM: Gujarat Discom Gets The Lowest Tariff of Rs 2.15/kWh Updated On Tue, Apr 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has now approved the tariffs for Component-C of the PM-KUSUM scheme. Earlier, Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL) had approached the state electricity regulator seeking to adopt the tariffs. These tariffs were discovered through a tariff-based competitive bidding process. Earlier, a tender was floated by MGVCL seeking parties who […] Read more
Smart Meters To Boost Discom Revenue By ₹4L Crore Over 7 Years: CareEdge Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Smart meter deployment which currently stands at 5-6%, needs acceleration in India as it lags behind developed nations like Japan (100%) and the USA (73%), as well as the global average of ~43%, finds a recent CareEdge Report. The study highlighted an urgent need to bridge this gap and enhance energy efficiency. The report highlighted […] Read more
Assam Discom Issues Tender For 1 GW Solar project Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Assam Power Distribution Company has invited sealed bids for the development and execution of EPC activities for the commissioning of a 1,000 MWp / 750 MWAC solar PV plant in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam on a turnkey basis. It will also include a 400 kV / 33 kV pooling substation. The last […] Read more
Adani Electricity Tops In Integrated Discom Rankings Updated On Fri, Feb 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy The Regional meeting of Power Sector was held on 20th February 2025 in New Delhi. Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal chaired the meeting along with Union Minister of State for Power and NRE Shripad Yesso Naik. The meeting was attended by the Union Power Secretary, Additional Chief Secretaries/ Secretaries/ […] Read more
Assam DISCOM Issues Tender For 134 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Assam Discom, Assam Power Distribution Company (APDCL) has recently released a tender to develop 134 MW Grid Connected rooftop solar (RTS) projects (without battery storage) on different Government Buildings under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. It is accepting bids till 11th March 2025 APDCL’s latest tender consists of three packages, it mentioned the project […] Read more
