Australia Aims To Hike Its Power Capacity To 32 GW With New Investment Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Australian government recently announced the expansion of its existing Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) and the National Energy Transformation Partnership (NETP), in conjunction with the states. It is set to expand the capital investment through CIS from the current pilot stage to 9 GW of dispatchable capacity and 23 GW of variable capacity nationally – […] Read more
A 100 kW Solar Installation In Bihar Can Save Rs 2.7cr: CEEW Report Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The report by the Council on Energy, Environment and water (CEEW) titled, ‘Community Solar for Advancing Power Sector Reforms and the Net-Zero Goals’, highlights the usage of rooftop solar in eastern Indian states of Bihar and Meghalaya and its corresponding benefits in terms of savings. The study uses a framework to evaluate the impact of […] Read more
CERC Grants PXIL Extra Time To Comply With Power Exchange Norms Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgment granted the Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL) additional time to comply with the Power Market Regulations of 2021. The development came to the fore when PXIl, one of the three power exchanges in India, moved the Commission seeking an extension of timing to comply with the regulations. […] Read more
Gamechange Solar Bags 232MW Order From Bechtel In US Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy GameChange Solar (GCS) have announced that they will supply their Genius Tracker™ solar trackers for Sabanci Renewables’ Oriana Solar, a 232 MWdc project located on the Texas Gulf Coast in Victoria County. The company claims that its Genius Tracker technology helps improve energy gains with its WeatherSmart™ backtracking features and dynamic stow modes that protect […] Read more
Need To Extend Subsidies For Below 1kW Rooftop Solar Segment: CEEW Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent report by the Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) identifies a significant growth potential in rooftop solar (RTS) subsidies, particularly in the 0–3 kW categories. This potential is attributed to the implementation of direct capital subsidies, with untapped opportunities in the 0–1 kW category. Drawing from comprehensive household data in the India […] Read more
CERC Allows Adani Subsidiary Compensation For ‘Change of Law’ Events Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgement, allowed compensation to Mahoba Solar (UP) Private Limited MSUPL) a subsidiary of Adani Green. The central commission allowed the compensation on account of ‘change of law’ events. These include the imposition of increased safeguard duty on the imports of solar cells and modules and the […] Read more
BP Completes Repowering Wind Farm of 300 MW Capacity Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy BP has completed repowering its wind farm in Indiana for 300 MW capacity. The Fowler Ridge 1 project, established in central Indiana, entailed the upgradation of 40 of the 162 turbines. This encompassed the installation of 120 individual blades and 40 new nacelles. These boast power generation equipment and transformers on top of the wind towers. […] Read more
Regional Energy Manager Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Regional Energy Manager – (SAFIR, RPF, Think Tank Forum, BIMSTEC, SAARC & PSC) should be self-driven to take initiatives and work independently under the guidance of the Power Market Specialist, SAREP for implementation of activities related to The Regional Energy Manager – (SAFIR, RPF, Think Tank Forum, BIMSTEC, SAARC & PSC). Responsibilities:- The job […] Read more
MERC Increases Net-Metering Benefits For Rooftop Consumer Upto 5MW Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest notification, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) allowed net-metering benefits for solar rooftop consumers up to 5 MW in Maharashtra. The state commission brought these changes with an amendment to the existing solar rooftop regulation of 2019. The notification amended several provisions of the MERC (Grid Interactive Rooftop Renewable Energy Generating Systems) […] Read more
