Madhya Pradesh Regulator is Right, Don’t Consider Any Change in PPAs Updated On Sat, Feb 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The news that the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has refused the plea from the state electricity distribution companies’ (discoms) to revise the rates at which they procure wind power is to be welcomed. The MP Power management company — the holding entity of the state’s discoms, had made a plea to review the […] Read more
Wish List for The Final 2019 Budget Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy In a year when the country heads for general elections, the renewable sector has reason to look forward to a good final budget, from whoever comes to power. This is because the renewables sector has been an undisputed success story for India, and no government should be doing anything to slow it down. For the […] Read more
Modi Cabinet Approves 25.7 GW Solar Scheme to Benefit Farmers Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy In another move that is deadlined 2022, or in time to help the country meet its 100 GW target for solar, the government approved a major scheme to get farmers involved. The KUSUM (Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) scheme has been in the works for some time and seeks to provide both financial security […] Read more
Solar Crosses 28 GW Mark in India : BTI Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Only 1,446 MW of new capacity additions were made in the October-December 2018 period, of which 990 MW was in utility-scale solar and 456 MW in rooftop solar. India’s total solar energy generation capacity at the end of December, including the 3.85 GW rooftop segment, stood at 28.05 GW according to a report by the […] Read more
Govt Okays 2nd Phase of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Prog to Target 40 GW by 2022 Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The programme will be implemented with total central financial support of Rs 11,814 crore. In a bid to achieve the ambitious targets of 40 GW cumulative capacity from Rooftop Solar (RTS) Projects by 2022, the government has provided its consent for the Phase-II of grid connected rooftop solar programme. As per the Cabinet Committee on […] Read more
CCEA Approves Launch of Rs 34,422 Crore KUSUM Scheme Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The total central financial support provided under the scheme would be Rs. 34,422 crore. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the launch of the Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) with the objective of providing financial and water security to farmers. The proposed scheme consists of three components: Component-A: 10,000 MW […] Read more
Cabinet approves launch Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved launch of Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan with the objective of providing financial and water security to farmers. The proposed scheme consists of three components: Component-A: 10,000 MW of Decentralized Ground Mounted Grid Connected Renewable Power Plants. Component-B: […] Read more
Cabinet approves Phase-II of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme for achieving cumulative capacity of 40,000 MW from Rooftop Solar Projects by the year 2022 Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for the Phase-II of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme for achieving cumulative capacity of 40,000 MW from Rooftop Solar (RTS) Projects by the year 2022. The programme will be implemented with total central financial support of Rs.11,814 […] Read more
RfS For Procuring Power From Hybrid Projects in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Fri, Feb 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for the submission of bids is March 18, 2019. The Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APSPDCL) and Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APEPDCL), jointly referred as APDISCOMs, have issued a Request for Selection (RfS) to procure 600 MW of power from Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects with Energy […] Read more
