MERC Allows Tata Power Extension On SCOD For Its Hybrid Plants Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest judgment, allowed the Tata Power Green Energy (TPGEL) extension on its Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD) for two solar-wind hybrid projects. It included the 225 Megawatt (MW) hybrid project at Bikaner district in Rajasthan and a 98.05 MW hybrid plant in Maharashtra. The hybrid renewable energy generator […] Read more
Genex Lands Solar Plus Storage Deal of 337.5 MW with Fortescue Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Genex Power, which develops projects for renewable energy generation and storage across Australia, will be developing a 2 GW multi-stage Bulli Creek solar and battery project in Queensland. The Australian firm has joined hands with the green energy arm of Fortescue Metals Group for the project for a period of 25 years. The Bulli Creek […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Bags First Solar Pump Order Under PM-KUSUM’s Component C Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Shakti Pumps, one of the largest Indian solar pumping companies and a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, has announced the receipt of its inaugural commercial order under the PM-KUSUM scheme Component-C from Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited for the total worth of INR 149.71 Crs. The win is a significant milestone as the […] Read more
ISTS Network: CERC Allows DMRC To Transition From GNA to GNA(RE) Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest suo motto order, allowed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC) to transition from General Network Access (GNA) to GNA-Renewable Energy (RE). It was allowed under the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the Inter-State Transmission System) Regulations 2022. The order came to the fore when […] Read more
Trendspotting at REI 2023 Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The much-awaited three-day Renewable Energy Expo held in October, as always, saw participation from all the major players in the Indian renewable energy sector. SaurEnergy’s roving team of reporters and colleagues fanned out to spot the big trends this year, and we have arrived at the following broad conclusions- Lower Presence of Foreign Firms Year […] Read more
APAC to Invest US$3.3 Trillion in Power Generation Over Next Ten Years: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Wood Mackenzie, a global research and consultancy group forecasts an investment of US$3.3 trillion in power generation over the next ten years in Asia Pacific, with 49% earmarked for wind and solar, and 12% for energy storage. “The Asia Pacific region is critical to the power sector’s energy transition as it grows to over half […] Read more
US Could Usher Over 90 GW Wind Installations By 2028: US Wind Watch Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest study release entitled, the ‘US Wind Watch’, has been released by Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association. The report reflects on the surge in offshore wind projects, the revival of onshore markets, and the booming repowering sector. Estimates on Wind Installations The study estimates more than 90 GW of wind energy […] Read more
ICE VS BEV: Which Contributes Higher Carbon Emissions Across Their Lifetime? Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Rystad, an energy research based organisation, has shared a report declaring batteries in electric vehicles (BEV), as a clear winner in reducing emissions in the transportation sector. The report says that despite incurring higher emissions in the manufacturing process of electric vehicles and an enduring reliance on fossil fuel power generation in many countries, the […] Read more
CERC Issues Another Order To Clarify Implementation Of GNA Norms Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its latest suo motto order tried to bring more clarity towards the implementation of the General Network Access (GNA). The Commission had introduced the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access for the ISTS) Regulations 2022. The detailed order said that CTUIL had earlier submitted the Railways (Northern Railway-ISTS-UP) […] Read more