Tata Power Renewable Gets another LoA; to Develop 100 MW Solar Plant in M’rashtra Updated On Fri, Jun 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Continuing its winning streak, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), the renewable arm of utility giant Tata Power, has secured yet another Letter of Award (LoA) within few days for the development of a solar plant. Mumbai-headquartered Tata Power said in a statement on Friday that “it’s wholly-owned subsidiary TPREL has received a Letter of […] Read more
Andhra Govt Approves Proposal for 10 GW Mega Solar Project Updated On Fri, Jun 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a proposal to set up a 10 GW mega solar power project to ensure uninterrupted supply to farmers during daytime The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a proposal to set up a 10 GW mega solar power project to ensure an uninterrupted 9-hour power supply to farmers during the daytime, besides […] Read more
Top 10 States for Wind Energy Installations and Potential in India Updated On Wed, Jun 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Here we attempt to list the top 10 states for wind energy in India based on the installed capacity and their wind potential (at 120 M agl). India has set a target of installing 175 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity in the country by 2022, of which a majority is proposed to be met […] Read more
ADB and IEA Discuss Scaling up Collaboration in Energy Segment Updated On Tue, Jun 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa and Executive Director of IEA Fatih Birol recently discussed scaling up collaboration and renewing the MOU between the two organizations. Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa and Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol recently held a video conference meeting to discuss scaling up collaboration and renewing […] Read more
MERC Approves Tariffs For a Combined 633 MW of Solar Power in Maharashtra Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Last Week for a busy week for Maharashtra, with approvals for close to 633 MW of solar power procurement to meet Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL’s) Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) for the state. MSEDCL, which has been procuring just about 3.5 percent of its power requirements from Solar, needs to ramp it up […] Read more
Why Resisting Calls To Hold Back Amendments to Electricity Act Is Vital Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Even as the Electricity Act Amendment Bill, that seeks to make crucial changes to the Electricity Act (2003) is seemingly on the verge of being finalised for passing, resistance has finally started showing up. Predictably, it is Tamil Nadu, a state which has some of the highest market distortions in its power market, that has […] Read more
ADB Grants $346 Mn Loan for Rural Electricity in Maharashtra Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 346 million loan to help provide an efficient and reliable power connection to rural agriculture customers in Maharashtra. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 346 million loan to India to help provide an efficient and reliable power connection to rural agriculture customers in the state of Maharashtra. […] Read more
MERC’s Take On Solar Rooftop Sets The Benchmark Updated On Thu, Apr 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy In a critical decision for solar rooftop sector in Maharashtra, the state regulator, Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has settled the Grid Support Charge (GSC) issue for good, it seems. With this, state consumers and installers can hope for a much better time for solar rooftops, hopefully. The announcement, hidden deep in the detailed tariff […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh Announces Rs 15-30 Thousand in Rooftop Solar Subsidies Updated On Thu, Mar 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy UPNEDA has announced the state, central subsidies to be provided for rooftop solar projects that will be set up in the residential sector in Uttar Pradesh The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has announced the state and central subsidies that will be provided for rooftop solar projects that will be set […] Read more
