Maharashtra Can Save 75,000 Cr Through Energy Transition Over the Decade Updated On Fri, Jun 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Surplus electricity generation capacity, air pollution regulations, and cheap renewable energy offer Maharashtra an opportunity to save Rs.16,000 crore in 5 years, and over Rs.75,000 crore in the coming decade, says a report released by Climate Risk Horizons. According to the report entitled, ‘Maharashtra’s Energy Transition-A 75,000 cr. savings opportunity’, as one of India’s most advanced […] Read more
Delhi’s 2041 Draft Master Plan Foresees 50 Percent Energy From Renewables Updated On Fri, Jun 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Delhi’s Draft Master Plan (MPD 2041) for the next two decades was formally release for public feedback and attention . The MPD is relevant, simply because it lays the roadmap for the city’s development for the next two decades. Previous masterplans have suffered various amendments and changes, almost all driven by political necessities. Basic necessities, […] Read more
Sale of Electricity in Futures Market will Benefit RE Investors: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Jun 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The introduction of derivatives to India’s short-term power market will make it easier for renewable project developers to enter into offtake arrangements with state-owned distribution companies (discoms), finds a new briefing note from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). “The launch of new financial instruments will enable developers to hedge their offtaker […] Read more
ISGF Report Supports Interlinking of Grids in GCC, SAARC & ASEAN area Updated On Thu, Jun 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report entitled ‘Interconnection of Regional Grids of ASEAN, SAARC/BIMSTEC and GCC Regions’, released by India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF), argues that myriad benefits are to be gained from interconnecting smaller power systems — the GCC, SAARC/BIMSTEC and ASEAN region in particular — to form a large power pool or regional grid in terms of […] Read more
GUVNL Notices Stakeholders About Surplus Energy Compensation at Rs 1.99/unit Updated On Wed, Jun 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Gujarat Ujrja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL), a wholly-owned state electricity regulation board in the state of Gujarat has recently declared that the simple average of solar tariffs discovered and contracted through competitive bidding process conducted by GUVNL for non-park based solar projects during the period from October 1st, 2020 to March 31, 2021, is Rs […] Read more
IREDA Extends Bid Date For 12 GW CPSU Solar Scheme Updated On Tue, Jun 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), the implementing agency appointed by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the CPSU Scheme Phase II has extended the bid submission date to 15th June. The Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) scheme phase-II envisages setting up 12,000 MW grid-connected solar projects with viability gap funding (VGF). […] Read more
NHPC’s Tariffs For 2000 GW ISTC Solar Adopted By CERC, But Regulator Not Happy Updated On Thu, Jun 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy NHPC’s largest solar tender to date, the 2000 MW ISTS connected tender, which it concluded in July 2020 by allotting LOA’s (Letter of Award) to the 7 final successful bidders, has got tariffs for the projects adopted finally, after a slight delay. But what should have been a standard procedure turned into a slightly embarassing […] Read more
Renewables The Growth Engine- Tata Power Q4 Analyst Call Updated On Thu, Jun 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power has been on a roll recently. And that is not just the share price we are talking about. A series of decisions taken by the firm in the past 2-3 years, are finally leading to the firm delivering on the promise of being the largest integrated power firm in the country. Those changes […] Read more
India’s May Power Consumption Grows, Despite Setbacks Updated On Wed, Jun 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Power consumption in India grew by over 8.2 per over in May 2021 over the same period in 2020. At 110.47 billion units (BU), the numbers indicate a poor recovery over the figure of 120.02 BU recorded in May 2019, the pre-covid impact year, which really should be the reference for this year. May 2020 […] Read more
