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FY23’s Final Big Tender Is SECI’s Tender For 2000 MW ISTS Connected Solar Projects

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued atender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of 2000 MW (2GW) inter-state transmission system ISTS-connected solar power projects in India. The tender is issued for Tranche XI. The tender follows a noticeable slowdown in fresh issue of tenders, as SECI focused on […]

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GERC Fixes Additional Surcharge Payable by Open Access Consumers at Rs. 0.76/kWh

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has fixed the additional surcharge payable by open access consumers for the period of 1st April, 2023 to 30th September, 2023 at Rs. 0.76/kWh. This will be applicable to the consumers of four-state owned DISCOMs, namely Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL), Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL), Paschim […]

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Wind Energy Generation to Surge 4-5 Times on Policy Tailwinds: CRISIL Report

According to a report by CRISIL, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has introduced positive policy changes that could lead to a 6–8 GW annual increase in wind capacity starting in fiscal 2026. This would be four times the growth of 1.6 GW seen in the past five fiscal years, which was driven by […]

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Solar Financing Startup Aerem Raises $5 Million in Equity Plus Debt Round

Solar financing platform Aerem has raised $5 million in Pre-Series A round led ​​by climate-tech investor Avaana Capital. The round also saw follow-on participation from Blume Ventures and it includes debt financing of $1.5 million from financial institutions. Financing has been a key issue seen to impact uptake of solar in the MSME segment, and […]

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Hero Future Energies Signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh to Develop Renewable Capacity

An independent power producer (IPP) with about 1.6 GW of operating assets across utility and commercial and industrial sectors, Hero Future Energies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The agreement will pave the way for setting up a renewable energy facility in the state. The firm will work closely […]

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High Priced Power Portal Launched Formally To Tackle Summer Peaks

As reported earlier by SaurEnergy, the formal start of the high priced power regime has been started to combat the summer peaks in power supply. For the record, India’s February power demand was an all time high. Launching the High Price Day Ahead Market and Surplus Power Portal (PUShP) – an initiative to ensure greater […]

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“What is important is the intent; Capability can be built”, Shilpa Urhekar, Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy

Shilpa Urhekar is one of those rare professionals in the solar sector who have seen the sector evolve from its tentative origins, when a MW-sized project was a milestone, to the current shift, when GW-sized ambitions are at par for the course. The former Indian Air Force squadron leader has been involved with establishing module […]

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