GERC Cautioned for Delaying Open Access Regulations by APTEL Updated On Fri, Mar 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Indian Captive Power Producer’s Association, which had filed a complaint at APTEL (Appelate Tribunal for Electricity) against the stat regulator in Gujarat, earned a moral victory with the APTEL bench agreeing with them. Their key contention? That the Gujarat power regulator or Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) had been amiss in its failure […] Read more
Southern Railways Granted Net Metering for 4 MW Rooftop Solar Project Updated On Thu, Mar 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy TNERC has directed TANGEDCO to provide Southern Railways with net metering connections for its 4 MW of rooftop solar projects. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) in its latest order has directed state Discom Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) to comply with the state’s solar energy policy and provide Southern Railways with […] Read more
Power Trade at IEX Grew by 57% in February, REC Sales Increased Updated On Thu, Mar 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The volume of power traded at IEX grew by 57% in February, mainly due to Discoms opting for replacement of costlier power with exchange-based procurement. The volume of power traded at the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), the country’s largest online electricity platform, grew by 57 percent to 4,516 million units in February this year. IEX […] Read more
TPDDL to Procure 100 MW Solar, 50 MW Wind Power From SECI After CERC Approval Updated On Wed, Mar 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy CERC while hearing on two petitions filed by TPDDL has approved the tariffs of Rs 2.54/kWh for 100 MW solar & Rs 2.52/kWh for 50 MW wind power from SECI The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) while hearing on two petitions filed by Delhi-based power Discom Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) has approved the […] Read more
Slow Progress in January 2020, Indicates MNRE Report to Cabinet Updated On Wed, Mar 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy In it’s report for the month of January 2020, the Ministry of New And Renewable Energy has seen fit to highlight the following key points for the month of January 2020. The report is a document generated for each month, and supposed to be followed by most ministries. MNRE, we are happy to share, is […] Read more
SECI Gets Approval to Buy Power From 840 MW Wind-Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Mar 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has received CERC approval for adoption of tariff that was discovered for 840 MW wind-solar hybrid power projects under the Tranche-I tender The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has seen its petition, for approval of tariff discovered through a competitive bidding process for 840 MW wind-solar hybrid power projects (Tranche-I) connected to the […] Read more
Tender for 7 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Under CAPEX Model Issued in Bihar Updated On Tue, Mar 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy BREDA has invited bids for setting up rooftop solar systems under the CAPEX model for ~ 7 MW capacity at various government buildings in Bihar. The Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) has invited bids from eligible firms for setting up of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems under the CAPEX model for an estimated 7 […] Read more
What India’s Large Storage Tender Means for Its Coal Thermal Sector Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Coal, despite its stubborn persistence to the country’s energy needs, might have seen the beginning of the end. The lead indicator? Prices discovered in the largest ever renewable plus storage tender by SECI. In August 2019, SECI, the country’s primary nodal agency for renewable energy auctions and purchases came out with a huge tender. On […] Read more
NTPC Invites Bids for Development of Wind Projects Worth 600 MW Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has issued an IFB for setting up of ISTS-connected wind energy project(s) up to a capacity of 600 MW anywhere in India. NTPC Ltd has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB), inviting online bids from eligible bidders for setting up of ISTS-connected wind energy project(s) up to a capacity of 600 MW anywhere […] Read more