SJVN, Maharashtra Partner To Develop PSPs, Floating Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Maharashtra government to build Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) and Floating Solar Projects in the state. The total estimated investment for these projects is approximately Rs. 48,000 crores. It is expected to create around 8,400 direct and indirect employment […] Read more
MERC Declines To Give Relief To EESL Over ‘Change of Law’ Claim Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest order declined any relief to the Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL). The case was related to the petition of the government entity, seeking compensation of Rs 27 crore. EESL sought this amount due to the rise of taxations on solar equipment during the developmental phase of […] Read more
Maharashtra Launches Solarization of Lift Irrigation Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Government of Maharashtra (GoM) has undertaken the process of solarization of Lift Irrigation Schemes that supports the agricultural regions. These regions could not be promoted through the traditional irrigation system because of geographical constraints. Furthermore, the problem of forest clearance does not permit the implementation of the traditional methods of irrigation in some region. […] Read more
MERC Orders Increase In Licence Fees For Maharashtra Discoms Updated On Fri, Sep 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has now decided to increase the annual licence fees for discoms, paid to the state power regulator. These charges are paid by the state discoms under the MERC (Fees and Charges) Regulations. The state power commission passed the order after hearing the arguments of the stakeholders on the matter, […] Read more
RMC Switchgears Secures 41 MW Solar PV Project In Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Sep 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy RMC Switchgears today received an order to develop a 41 MW (AC) solar photovoltaic power project in Maharashtra. RMC Switchgears received a contract from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for the solar photovoltaic power project in the RESCO model. The project will be executed under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0, […] Read more
Cluster Head – EPC O&M Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Responsibilities:- Supervision of O&M activities conducted by O&M vendor at various pump locations Coordination of all activities with district level DISCOM (JE)/ MSEDCL officials in Maharashtra Coordinate with O&M subcontractor to ensure that the pumps are fully functional and have minimum down time. Conduct surprise visits to the selected pumps to check efficacy of O&M activities carried out by […] Read more
Maharashtra Discom Issues Green Energy Open Access Norms Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has now issued guidelines for the roll out of green energy open access in the state. This comes after the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission had notified its MERC (Distributed Open Access) (Second Amendment) Regulations 2023. The latest regulation allows consumers with contracted demand of 100 kw or […] Read more
Lower CUF: MERC Declines ACME’s Plea For Penalty Exemption Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest judgment, declined to grant ACME any relief for its shortfall in meeting the committed Capacity Utilisation Factor (CUF) from its 300 MW solar project at Bhadla in Rajasthan. ACME had signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd (MSEDCL) to […] Read more
Maharashtra Launches First Solar Village – ‘Manyachiwadi’ Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Manyachiwadi has become the first village in Maharashtra to earn the title of ‘first solar village’ of the state. The village, situated in the Satara district has now become fully solarized, paving the way for sustainable rural setups. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on August 18 also launched a scheme to solarize more villages in […] Read more
