MERC rules for transmission charges to be paid even where ISTS not used by generator Updated On Mon, Mar 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy In a recent judgement published on March 18, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has ruled with the state discom on a plea by a wind generator. MERC’s order rejected Minex Metallurgical Pvt. Ltd.’s plea for the non levy of transmission charges and refund of transmission charges “wrongly levied” by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. […] Read more
Strong demand prospects for RE projects in C&I segment; regulatory risks key challenge: ICRA Updated On Mon, Mar 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Demand prospects for renewable energy (RE) capacity addition in the commercial & industrial (C&I) segment remain solid, given the improved tariff competitiveness and growing sustainability/green initiatives by C&I players to meet their energy requirements through renewables, going forward, finds ICRA. If that sounds obvious, then the agency also flags risks, that really shouldn’t be there […] Read more
Solar Plant Manager Updated On Mon, Mar 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy As a Solar Plant Manager you’ll responsible for ensuring that all site activities related to designated projects are carried out in line with the company O&M guidelines and requirements. More specifically:- Manage a portfolio of solar plants, ensuring that all O&M works are undertaken in accordance with the contractual scope, efficiently and effectively. Support proactively […] Read more
“We are looking at a significant market share in India”, Sunil Thamaran, Enphase Energy Updated On Sat, Mar 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Fremont, California Headquartered Enphase Energy has always travelled the path less travelled. Started in 2006, the solar inverter technology firm went the micro-inverter route, instead of the conventional industry move towards string inverters. Over time, the move has paid rich dividends, with the firm closing 2021 with revenues of $1.38 billion, a strong 78.5% […] Read more
Auction Winners Bid at Rs 2.29/unit For 500 MW GUVNL solar auction Updated On Thu, Mar 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy In bids that continue to surprise, the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL) January tender for 500 MW of solar power has attracted a very aggressive set of bids from the 4 winners declared. Fortum (through Alpha Energy- 200 MW), SJVN (100 MW), Hinduja Renewable Energy (120 MW) and UPC Renewables (80 MW) have bid, […] Read more
Solar mfg generating 30,000 jobs, govt. tells Parliament Updated On Thu, Mar 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Bhagwanth Khuba has told Parliament that the solar manufacturing industry is providing 29,900 new jobs every year. The employment generated is based on the installed capacity as the Minister informed the Rajya Sabha. Also, Power Minister RK Singh said that India has achieved 40 per […] Read more
Andhra High Court Rules in Favour of Solar, Wind Developers Updated On Wed, Mar 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a judgement that seeks to put to rest all uncertainties regarding the sanctity of Power Purchase Agreements and the competency of experts who decided on rates, the Andhra Pradesh High court has ruled in favour of solar and wind developers in the case against the state discoms, and by default, the Andhra state government. […] Read more
MoP issues guidelines for procurement & utilisation of BESS Updated On Mon, Mar 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has notified a new resolution of the Guidelines for the procurement and utilisation of battery energy storage systems (BESS) as part of generation, transmission and distribution assets, along with ancillary services. Specific Objectives of the Guidelines: To facilitate procurement of BESS, as part of individual RE power projects or separately, […] Read more
Tamil Nadu to Add 20,000MW Solar Power by 2030 Updated On Mon, Mar 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) plans to spend about Rs 70,000 crore across Tamil Nadu to install 20,000 megawatt (MW) capacity of solar power plants by 2030. The DISCOM has come out with a tender inviting consultants for the project. A solar plant with a capacity of 1,000MW will be built by […] Read more