MP’s Neemuch 15 MW Wind, 21 MW Solar Project Withdrawn; Uncertainty Over Other Projects Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy It was only a week ago that the mayor-in-council of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC), Malti Rai had given the green signal to a 15 MW wind power and a solar energy project with 21 MW of capacity slated for establishment in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh. The proposal for the projects was withdrawn before it could […] Read more
Greek Developer Mytilineos Secures Funding for 230 MW Solar Projects in Australia Updated On Tue, Jan 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Greek industrial and energy giant Mytilineos has secured financing of A$234 million for another three solar farms. Mytilineos informed that two solar projects are in Queensland and one in New South Wales. This also marks the final closing of the second of projects pipeline that belong to Mytilineos in Australia. Mytilineos said that the finance […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh Backs Farmers for Solar Plants With Subsidies Updated On Mon, Jan 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy The state of Uttar Pradesh that has not shown much speed in terms of renewables growth so far seems to be making some moves of late. The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the farmers of the state for 7 MW of solar power generation projects under the PM […] Read more
Hyderabad’s Greenko to Set Up Pumped Storage Project of 11 GWh in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Tue, Jan 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Hyderabad-based clean energy firm Greenko Group is set to invest Rs 10,000 crores in a Pumped Storage Project (PSP). The storage project is to be established near Gandhi Sagar in the Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh. At present, the firm delves into both wind and solar of capacity of more than 500 MW. These are […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL Touches Peak Winter Demand of 1646 MW in Delhi Updated On Fri, Jan 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) has announced that it has successfully met the record peak power demand of 1646 MW without any network constraint and power outage. This is when the temperatures are touching their lowest levels in North-West India. With the plunge in temperature, the capital is presently colder than several hill stations. […] Read more
Delhi Solar Policy 2022- A Model For All MegaCities? Updated On Thu, Jan 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy The draft Delhi State Solar Policy is finally out for public comments, with a deadline of February 3 for responses. At the outset, the policy sets some ambitious goals for itself. A total of 6000 MW of installed solar capacity which shall include 750 MW of rooftop solar within the State and 5250 MW of […] Read more
IEX December Power Trading Update Updated On Thu, Jan 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy India’s premier energy exchange, The Indian Energy Exchange, has achieved 8452 MU total volume in December 2022, including Green Power trade of 377 MU, and 4.87 lac RECs (equivalent to 487 MU). The total electricity volume on the Exchange in December ’22 was 7964 MU, an increase of 8% on MoM and 4% on YoY […] Read more
SECI Issues RFS for Vendors for Off-Grid Solar Pumping Systems with 1-10 HP Updated On Wed, Jan 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a Central Public Sector Undertaking dedicated to the solar energy sector, has issued an RFS for selection of vendors under Component-B of PM-KUSUM Scheme of MNRE. This particular component looks at “installation of 20 lakh standalone solar powered agriculture pumps” and “CFA of 30% of the benchmark cost or […] Read more
Amendments in Electricity Rules Add Clarity On Energy Storage, Open Access Charges Updated On Wed, Jan 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a notification on changes to the Electricity Rules for Consumers, the government has sought to add a level of clarity on charges payable by consumers, as well as the status of energy storage systems. Limit To Open Access Charges The notification starts off by establishing a limit of 20% of the cost of supply […] Read more
