12 States Switch to Net Billing for Rooftop Solar: CEEW Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy A new report by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) has revealed that 12 Indian states have adopted net billing for rooftop solar connections. The report also stated that 13 states and union territories have adopted group net metering. The report, titled How Are Indian States Enabling Rooftop Solar Adoption, analysed state-wise policies […] Read more
Maharashtra Issues 24 Tenders For Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has now issued a total of 24 tenders for solar projects. Most of these projects are rooftop solar projects on government institutions. A few of them are rural solar streetlight projects. Most of these projects have been planned in the Gadchiroli, Nagpur, Chandrapur, Bhandara, and Wardha districts in Maharashtra. […] Read more
As Wind Energy Finally Crosses 50 GW Milestone, No Time To Rest Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The March update from India’s Central Electricity Authority finally confirmed what was expected. The breaching of the 50 GW milestone by India’s wind energy developers. With Fy25 seeing fresh additions of 4.15 GW, the industry saw one of its best years, even though the all time best seen in 2016-17 still seems a tough target […] Read more
PLI Should Be Extended To Agri-Based Manufacturers: ICRIER Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), report called for extending India’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme—currently supporting domestic solar panel manufacturing—to include low-carbon agricultural technologies. These could include livestock feed additives that reduce methane emissions (such as Rumen8) and biofertiliser products, the report added. India’s agriculture sector is vulnerable to climate […] Read more
MERC Fixes Generic Tariff For Rooftop Solar At Rs 2.82/Unit Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has set a generic tariff of Rs 2.82/kWh for surplus rooftop solar power, according to its latest suo motu order. The move follows the expiry of the MERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Renewable Energy Tariff) Regulations, 2019. As per the regulatory requirement, MERC must notify generic tariffs […] Read more
Private Sector-led DRE Solutions Need To Triple Investments: ISA Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy Ashish Khanna, Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), on Wednesday called for tripling private-sector investments in distributed renewable energy (DRE) solutions, saying such efforts are vital to scale up innovation and access. Speaking at the South Asia Forum for Distributed Energy (SAFDE) 2025 in New Delhi, Khanna said the private sector must lead […] Read more
JREDA Plans Solar Plants In Palamu, Singhbhum, Issues Tenders Updated On Tue, Apr 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has now planned to boost the growth of solar energy in the Palamu and Singhbhum districts. The state nodal agency for clean energy has also issued a tender seeking developers to develop solar projects in the region. As per the plan, the state government has planned to develop […] Read more
Don’t Levy Wheeling Charges In Select Open Access Cases: MERC Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest judgment, stated that the state discom is not entitled to levy wheeling charges on certain open-access connections. The ruling came after three solar power generators and consumers approached the Commission with complaints. The petitioners included ReNew Sun Renewables, Renew Surtya Alok, and Renew Sunlight Energy. They […] Read more
UPNEDA Seeks Vendors To Identify Govt Building For Solarization Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has issued a tender for the empanelment of vendors to identify government buildings for solarisation. The deadline for submissions is April 25, 2025. The state nodal agency said the empanelment will cover state government buildings with a sanctioned load of 25 kW or more. The […] Read more
