India’s May Power Consumption Grows, Despite Setbacks Updated On Wed, Jun 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Power consumption in India grew by over 8.2 per over in May 2021 over the same period in 2020. At 110.47 billion units (BU), the numbers indicate a poor recovery over the figure of 120.02 BU recorded in May 2019, the pre-covid impact year, which really should be the reference for this year. May 2020 […] Read more
FOR Report Targets Clean Energy Cess, Coal, Better Renewable Planning Updated On Fri, May 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Forum of regulators (FOR) is a body set up under section 166(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003 to ensure better coordination and analysis among power regulators across the country. The Forum consists of Chairperson of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and Chairpersons of State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs). The Chairperson of CERC is the […] Read more
Solar Energy Market: Paradigm Shift in India’s Power sector Updated On Wed, May 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy Contributed By Gautam Das, CEO and Co-founder, Oorjan Solar’s Time Economy and the environment have to go hand in hand for sustainable growth. We have paid the price for economic growth at the cost of environmental damages. Fossil fuels, like petroleum and coal, are highly polluting and depleting at an alarming rate. Global warming and escalating pollution […] Read more
Say Goodbye To 2020’s Low Solar Bids, As Price Hikes Continue In Modules, Cells Updated On Wed, May 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy The record low prices last seen in GUVNL’s 500 MW auction, when NTPC won with a bid of Rs 1.99/ unit, may be a distant memory as solar equipment prices continue their upward march in 2021. Those low prices in the last big auction of 2020, blamed on NTPC flexing muscle and projections of a […] Read more
1.2 GW Wind Tender With ISTS From SECI. MP To Be Key Power Buyer Updated On Wed, May 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy Large tenders for renewable energy have returned after a short gap, this time with a Wind tender. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender for setting up of 1,200 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind power projects (Tranche-XI). Projects can be located anywhere in India, although power procured by SECI from […] Read more
CERC Shunts SP Infra Plea On Rihand Floating Solar UPERC’s Way, Citing Jurisdiction Updated On Tue, May 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in an order that will hopefully show the way to many similar pleas, has refuse to consider a plea by Rihand Floating Solar Private Limited regarding return of its bank guarantees for the said project from SECI. Rihand Floating Solar is a special purpose vehicle set up by Shapoorji […] Read more
RE Certificates Worth Over Rs 9,000 Cr Sold in India to Date: CEEW-CEF Updated On Thu, May 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to an independent study released today by the CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF), India’s Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) market has recorded net sales worth INR 9,266 crore during its decade of existence. The CEEW-CEF is an initiative of the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), one of Asia’s leading think tanks. CEEW-CEF […] Read more
About 7 GW of Unsigned PSAs Pose Risk to RE targets: CRISIL Updated On Thu, May 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a press release today, CRISIL Research said that delays in power supply agreements (PSAs) for about 7 GW of the bid out renewable energy projects might lead to 35 per cent shortfall in the 160 GW renewable energy capacity target set for the end of calendar year 2022. This delay may, however, not impact […] Read more
Is The SB Energy Exit A Worrying Sign For India? Updated On Thu, May 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy By Now, the news of SB Energy’s portfolio buyout by Adani Green Energy (AGEL) has been well reported. The 100% buyout of SB Energy India assets by AGEL for $3.5 billion, for a fresh 4954 MW of additions to AGEL’s total assets including project pipeline, has been cited as a possible warning sign for India’s […] Read more
