CEA Approves Uniform Protection Protocol For BESS, Substations Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) recently introduced uniform protection protocol to ensure grid stability, reliability, security and to supports the greater integration of 450 GW renewable energy into the national grid by 2030 and ambitious target of 2100 GW of Renewable energy by 2047. The protection schemes protocol addresses the protection requirements for thermal and […] Read more
SECI’s Plea For Extra Trading Margin In BESS Deal Fails To Cut Ice With CERC Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an interesting take on what constitutes fair margins, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) considered a plea by SECI on an additional margin of Rs. 0.07/kWh for facilitating the sale/ purchase, scheduling, accounting, charging, and discharging of BESS for Grid Ancillary Services (150 MW) portion through IDAM/ RTM/TAM/Bilateral mode on behalf of the National […] Read more
ONGC, NTPC Green Enter JV To Build Offshore Wind Project In India Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited (ONGPL) was recently incorporated as a 50:50 joint venture between NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, and ONGC Green Limited (OGL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited. The authorized share capital of ₹10 lakh has been subscribed to explore and set up […] Read more
KPI Green Plans To Go Global After Its Beyond-Gujarat Success Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based renewable energy company KPI Green Energy has now hinted at its likely plan to go international. However, it has refrained from shedding more light on its plan, citing ongoing talks on the matter. The top management of the firm, buoyed by its increased penetration in states beyond Gujarat said told its investors in a […] Read more
Govt Removes Dual Consent For Wind, Solar & Other RE Projects Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has now come up with a new gazette notification to reduce the need for multiple clearances from the government for the commissioning of several clean energy projects ranging from solar, wind, compressed biogas (CBG) and others. The move was aimed at expediting the growth of such […] Read more
ACME Sun Power Secures Rs.3,753 Crore Loan From REC For FDRE Projects Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy ACME Solar Holdings’ subsidiary, ACME Sun Power Private Limited, has secured a Rs. 3,753 crore term loan from REC Limited. This financing is extended to support the development and construction of a 320 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project in collaboration with SJVN. The Gurugram-based company’s recent project are planned to be located […] Read more
Rising Green Energy in a Grid: Lessons From Australia Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Green energy is poised to dominate power grids globally, but several challenges must be addressed to achieve its full potential. Australia’s solar expansion serves as a prime example of effective solar power integration into an energy mix. Australia now boasts 25 GW of rooftop solar capacity across four million installations. Across the National Electricity Market […] Read more
Equinix, CleanMax Ink 33 MW Captive Project Deal in Maharashtra Updated On Thu, Nov 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Equinix, Inc., a digital infrastructure company today signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with CleanMax, a renewable energy provider in the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) sector and a Brookfield-backed company. Under the agreement, the parties plan to collaborate to build a 33 MW Captive Power Plant in Maharashtra. This partnership intends to provide renewable energy […] Read more
TPREL Commissions 126 MW Floating PV Project At Omkareshwar Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), Tata Power’s renewable energy subsidiary, today announced the formal commissioning of the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project of 126 MW capacity. The EPC contract for this project worth Rs. 596 crore was awarded by NHDC, a joint venture of NHPC Ltd and Madhya Pradesh government to TPREL. The project vaults […] Read more