IEX achieved 9,212 MU of overall volume in March 2023, Power Prices Average Rs 5.25/Unit Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) on Tuesday claimed that it achieved 9,212 Million Units (MU) of overall volume in March 2023. It included green market trade of 391 MU, 8.69 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates (REC), equivalent to 869 MU, and 22,881 ESCerts (equal to 23 MU). The power exchange claimed that its overall volume during […] Read more
GERC Notifies Gujarat Power Tariffs For Fy23, No Hikes For Consumers Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a note detailing the GERC Tariff Orders for Truing up for FY 2021-22 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2023-24. The exercise is done after State-Owned utilities and other Distribution Licensees of the State have filed the petitions for truing up of FY 2021-22 and determination of Tariff […] Read more
FY23’s Final Big Tender Is SECI’s Tender For 2000 MW ISTS Connected Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Mar 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy 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 […] Read more
GERC Fixes Additional Surcharge Payable by Open Access Consumers at Rs. 0.76/kWh Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy 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 […] Read more
Wind Energy Generation to Surge 4-5 Times on Policy Tailwinds: CRISIL Report Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy 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 […] Read more
Access to finance remains a significant challenge for many energy storage projects: V G Anil, ARENQ Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Pune-based ARENQ, a manufacturer and distributor of storage batteries for all industries, is a subsidiary of Sunlit Power. The CEO of ARENQ, V G Anil, speaks to Saur Energy about the battery storage industry in India and the ambitions of the firm. What are some alternatives to li-ion batteries that the industry can […] Read more
Solar Financing Startup Aerem Raises $5 Million in Equity Plus Debt Round Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy 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 […] Read more
Hero Future Energies Signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh to Develop Renewable Capacity Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy 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 […] Read more
Power Minister R.K. Singh Updates Parliament On Progress With India’s Energy Transition Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister of Renewable Energy & Power R.K. Singh made a slew of announcements in the Rajya Sabha yesterday, shining the light on the progress made in renewable energy in the country. Here is a look at some important of the relevant news related to renewables. Renewable Energy Installed As on 31.01.2023, the cumulative installed […] Read more
