India Adds Just 487 MW of Solar Capacity in February 2023 Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy As per the latest figures of installed capacity of renewable energy released by the CEA (Central Electricity Authority), India’s solar capacity rose to a little over 64380 MW as on February 28, 2023. In January 2023, the total solar power capacity stood at a little more than 63893 MW. Thus, over the span of a […] Read more
Power Minister R.K. Singh Updates Parliament On Progress With India’s Energy Transition Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister of Renewable Energy & Power R.K. Singh made a slew of announcements in the Rajya Sabha yesterday, shining the light on the progress made in renewable energy in the country. Here is a look at some important of the relevant news related to renewables. Renewable Energy Installed As on 31.01.2023, the cumulative installed […] Read more
CERC Overrides SECI To Allow Wind Developer Extra 5% Capacity Addition Updated On Mon, Mar 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The CERC has given a nod to Green Infra Renewable Energy Limited (GIREL), which was looking to install an additional 5% capacity for its 249.90 MW wind power project located in Tuticorin District, Tamil Nadu and Kutch in Gujarat. Green Infra Wind Energy Ltd (GIWEL) is the parent company of GIREL and had won the […] Read more
ALMM Requirement For Solar Projects Deferred To April 2024 Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a move that was as unexpected as seemingly inevitable, the MNRE(Ministry of New and Renewable Energy), in a late evening Office Memorandum, has declared that its orders for using only domestically approved modules in the Approved list of module manufacturers list (ALMM) will be held in abeyance till March 31, 2024. The ALMM order […] Read more
Power Ministry Prepares for Summer Peak; Coal and Gas to be Pivotal Updated On Thu, Mar 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Union Power Ministry has said that it has devised a multi-pronged strategy to ensure adequate availability of power during the upcoming summer months. Power and MNRE Minister RK Singh chaired a review meeting with senior officers from power sector, coal and railways to discuss aspects to meet the high electricity demand in the upcoming […] Read more
CERC Rejects Change In Law Plea For BCD Demanded By Developers In SECI’s Tranche IX Solar Tender Updated On Thu, Mar 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy In the tariff approval plea filed by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) for its tranche IX solar tender, where it had bid out 2000 MW of capacity in 2020, the CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission) found itself analysing a range of issues. Be it the change in GST on key solar components, to increase […] Read more
Power Regulator CERC Appoints Jishnu Barua as Chairperson Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Jishnu Barua has assumed charge of power regulator CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission) as the Chairman. The newly appointed Chairperson was administered the oath by MNRE Minister R K Singh. Barua had been appointed to the post of the Chairperson on 27 February. He was the Chief Secretary of Assam from October 2020 to August […] Read more
IIT-Madras & Denmark Firm Sign Pact for Renewable Energy Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-Madras) has signed a pact with Denmark to conduct research projects on next-generation fuels and energy systems under the ‘Indo-Danish Green Strategic Partnership’. The pact was signed in the presence of Danish Crown Prince Frederik Andre Henrik Christian, Denmark Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities Lars Aagaard, and Tamil Nadu […] Read more
Indo-German Pact to Integrate Indian Skilled Workers into German Solar Industry Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy The German solar industry, which is facing paucity of trained workers, will now be an easy destination for job seekers from India. The recent agreement between the German Solar Industry Association (BSW- which stands for Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft) and the Indian Skill Council for Green Jobs (SCGJ) will help integrate skilled workers from India into the […] Read more
