TECA Hails Centre’s Call for ‘Must Run Status’ on Energy Projects Updated On Mon, Aug 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy TECA has welcomed the communication of MNRE to the state governments to honour ‘must-run status’ of wind and solar energy projects. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Consumers Association (TECA) has welcomed the communication of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to the state governments to honour ‘must-run status’ of wind and solar projects. In a […] Read more
Global Smart Meters Total to Double by 2024 With China and India in Lead Updated On Sat, Aug 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report, the total number of smart meters around the world is expected to almost double over 2017 levels by 2024 A new report has revealed that the total number of smart meters around the world is expected to almost double over 2017 levels by 2024, opening up new opportunities for customer-side […] Read more
SECI Floats Tender for 1500 MW Solar Projects Under CPSU-II Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a tender for setting up of 1500 MW grid-connected solar projects in India (Tranche-II) under the second phase of the CPSU The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of 1500 MW grid-connected (including mini and microgrid) solar PV […] Read more
MNRE Continues Supportive Moves. Clarifies on LOC Issue Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Close on the heels of its missive to all state secretary’s, reminding them to treat power generated from wind and solar as ‘must use’, and not subject to curtailment, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy ( MNRE) has released a fresh clarification on the issue of LC’s (Letter of Credit) needed to be opened […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies on Payment Security Mechanism Directive for Gencos Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The energy generated during the non-dispatch period shall be calculated on the basis of Capacity Utilization Factor as declared by the generators in Power Purchase Agreements. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification on the power ministry’s latest directive, which is applicable from today, for power distribution companies (dZiscoms) to […] Read more
Industry Making a Mistake by Staying Quiet on the Andhra Skirmish Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as the Andhra Pradesh government’s move to ‘renegotiate’ PPA’s continues to cause consternation, industry, and not just the renewables sector at that, seems intent on missing an opportunity to show some spine and establish some respect for the law they live by. By now, no one in the renewables sector is unfamiliar with the […] Read more
Industry Reacts to High Court Stay on AP Order for PPA Review Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy High Court ordered a stay that gave respite to wind firms while state action to temporarily shut projects added to their jitters Reacting to the High Court stay on the AP order for reviewing PPAs, law firm J Sagar Associates that represents ReNew Power in high court said that Andhra Pradesh government has ‘no right’ to […] Read more
Reviewing PPAs Only to Ensure Competitive Prices: Reddy Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The decision to renegotiate PPAs was only aimed at ensuring competitive prices and pass on the accruing benefit to the people, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said. The new Andhra Pradesh government’s move to renegotiate power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed with renewable energy producers in the last five years under the TDP government was only […] Read more
8 Key Points From KUSUM Scheme Implementation Guidelines Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rs 34,422 crore KUSUM Scheme The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rs 34,422 crore Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Uthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) Scheme, that aims to provide both financial security and more sustainable water access […] Read more
