Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme Sanctioned in Ladakh at Rs 687.05 Cr Updated On Thu, May 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Government has given its nod for the implementation of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The scheme been sanctioned at a cost of Rs 687.05 crore. Towards this, an agreement has been signed between the Chief Engineer, Distribution, Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD), Tsewang Paljor and Executive Director […] Read more
Odisha Issues Tender For 300 Electric Cars For Government Departments Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has issued a Request For Proposal (RfP) from interested parties to deploy 300 Electric Vehicle (EV) cars in different categories. The government said that these EV fleets would be deployed under the Own, Operate, and Maintain Basis. These EVs are all set to be used by state government departments. OREDA, […] Read more
Aiming To Bring Down Energy Storage Costs: Manish Narula, Jinko Solar Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Manish Narula is the Executive Vice President of Chinese solar manufacturer–Jinko Solar (South Asia). In an exclusive interview with Saur Energy in Hyderabad, Narula talked about his company’s experiments with newly-started energy storage devices, bifacial solar panels, and the future of these in India. Excerpts: How has the experience of Jinko Solar been in India till now? […] Read more
UPNEDA Issues RFS for SPGs for Solarization of Feeders of 150 MW Cumulative Capacity Updated On Fri, Apr 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency, (UPNEDA) has invited online bids from prospective bidders for selection of Solar Power Generators (SPGs) through tariff based competitive bidding for setting up of grid connected solar power plants for solarization of segregated agriculture feeders at distribution substations cumulative capacity of 150 MW for sale of power […] Read more
HERC Approves Green Energy Open Access Rules, Ensures Not Levying Reliability Charges Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC), in its latest order, approved changes to the draft Green Energy Open Access Rules. This comes after hearing pleas from the electricity generators, power distribution companies, and other stakeholders. The Ministry of Power, earlier on June 6, 2022, came up with its Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy […] Read more
Govt Orders Implementing Scheme On Pooled Tariff Of Older Power Plants From July 1 Updated On Fri, Apr 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power, in its latest notification, has asked all states and other concerned institutions to take necessary actions to implement the proposed scheme of pooling tariffs of older thermal power plants whose Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) have expired. The scheme aims to use the power generation capacity of thermal power plants older than 25 […] Read more
Power Ministry Issues New Draft Electricity (Amendment) Rules 2023, Seeks Comments From Stakeholders Updated On Fri, Apr 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power on Friday released its latest Draft Electricity (Amendment) Rules 2023 and sought comments from stakeholders by the end of May 11, 2023. The new draft rules have proposed changes in Section 15 and Section 19 of the Electricity Rules 2005. The new rules have been named ‘Electricity (Amendment) Rules 2023’. The notification […] Read more
ReNew Power Bags 200 MW of GUVNL’s 500 MW Tender; Solarcraft, Mahindra Susten, Avaada Energy Other Winners Updated On Fri, Apr 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam’s (GUVNL) tender, floated in February this year, for the supply of power from 500 MW of grid-connected solar projects (Phase XIX) has been won by ReNew Power, Solarcraft Power, Mahindra Susten, and Avaada Energy. Capacities & Tariff ReNew Solar Power bagged the highest capacity of 200 MW. It had quoted Rs 2.71 […] Read more
Waiting To Take Off-The PM-KUSUM Story Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Satveer Singh is a 51-year-old wheat farmer based at Mohanpura village in the Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan. Around a year ago, he enrolled online with the state government under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme. As a result, the solar developers installed a seven-Horse Power (HP) solar irrigation pump […] Read more
