Understanding MSEDCL’s Solar Throttle Updated On Tue, Jan 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy In the last quarter of 2019, it was an effort to force a shift to net billing over net metering, that had the industry up in arms against the discoms in Maharashtra. The move, that was proposed in the draft guidelines for commercial and industrial rooftop category, was finally stayed by the state regulator. And […] Read more
Clean Energy Flunks The Easy Financing Test Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy For a Sector that requires one of the largest sustained funding requirements in decades, financing for clean energy investments in India has had a rocky ride. The three year lock-in for developers is the most recent obstacle. Bankability. That’s a word that is highlighted proudly across the solar chain, and whose value can never be […] Read more
Will ADITYA Succeed Where UDAY failed? Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Based on the stories that have come out so far, the following aspects of the proposed new scheme to clear India’s discom mess have emerged. Called ADITYA (Atal Distribution System Improvement Yojana), the new scheme could be announced as early as February 1, with the union budget presentation. First, the scheme will reward performing discoms […] Read more
GERC Approves Rs 2.80/Unit Tariff for 202.6 MW of Wind Projects Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy GERC has approved the tariff of Rs 2.80 per unit obtained by GUVNL for the procurement of power from 202.6 MW grid-connected wind power projects in Gujarat. The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), in its latest order, has approved the tariff of Rs 2.80 per unit obtained by the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) via […] Read more
India’s Indifference to Mini-Grids Throttling A big Job opportunity Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Behind the government’s ‘power for all’ push has been an unstated desire to ensure that the central grid is the main conduit of power for all Indian households. This has pushed mini-grids to the backburner many feel, with many consequences for all stakeholders Last year, India celebrated power connectivity to every household in the country, […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Bags 250 MW Solar Project From NTPC Under CPSU Scheme Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar has received a Letter Of Award (LOA) from NTPC for the development of a 250 MW solar project under the CPSU scheme. Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd, India’s largest solar energy company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has received a Letter Of Award (LOA) from NTPC for a 250 MW […] Read more
MERC Approves Tariff of Rs 2.90/kWh Discovered in 500 MW Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy MERC has approved the tariff discovered by the MSEDCL for the procurement of 500 MW power from solar projects for meeting its Solar RPO. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest order has approved the tariff discovered by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) for the long term procurement of 500 MW […] Read more
Govt Releases State Energy Efficiency Index 2019 Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to track the progress of energy efficiency initiatives in thirty six states and union territories based on ninety seven significant indicators, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power on Friday released the ‘State Energy Efficiency Index 2019’. The index was launched by RK Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) […] Read more
UPERC Decides To Wait For Project Commencement on Amplus Plea Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, in an order on January 7, has dismissed a petition by Amplus Green to consider its 50 Mw Mirzapur solar project installation as a captive project, asking the firm to file its plea after project completion instead. The order came even as Amplus Greens Private Limited has reached an […] Read more
