The Power Ministry Report Card For 2022- Renewables Push, Reforms Lead Agenda Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy When it comes to energy and its countrywide distribution, the Power ministry is the responsible limb of the government. We look at the growth of clean energy and its distribution in India, while also assessing the various measures taken to promote clean energy in the seventh-largest country in the world. India is the world’s third […] Read more
Power Ministry Puts Phase-1 Of Emission Control Gear On Hold Basis IIT Report Updated On Wed, Aug 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Indian Power Ministry has been effectively implementing pollution management methods (emission control) in selected energy crops to examine the benefits before rolling out the predicted 2 lakh crore of funding in all initiatives that would raise electrical energy rates. The government has indicated that the application of Flue-gas desulfurization (FGD) techniques increases carbon dioxide […] Read more
Power Ministry Plans Another Scheme To Solve The Discom Puzzle Updated On Thu, May 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has informed that it’s working on a scheme that will help mitigate the financial woes of the Distribution Companies (Discoms) which are unable to pay their dues. This is crucial as the inability of Discoms to pay dues impacts the entire value chain of the power sector. Even the relatively young […] Read more
Power ministry seeks EOI to set up pilot mfg zone for power & RE sector Updated On Thu, Apr 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has sought Expression of Interest (EOI) for setting up a manufacturing zone on pilot basis for Power & Renewable Energy Sector. The Ministry had earlier issued orders conveying implementation of a Scheme for Setting up a Manufacturing Zone for Power and Renewable sector on pilot basis with a budgetary outlay […] Read more
Discom Debt Rises to Over Rs 109,000 crore in March: Power Ministry Updated On Thu, Mar 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy The PRAAPTI portal of the Ministry of Power has revealed the debt of the power distribution companies is rising fast. Overall Discom debt levels, far from dropping, continues to rise. PRAAPTI stands for Payment Ratification and analysis in power procurement for bringing transparency in invoicing of generators. The data reveals that at the end of […] Read more
Power Ministry Issues Guidelines For Faster Roll Out Of Charging Infra For EV’s Updated On Mon, Jan 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Union Ministry of Power has promulgated the revised consolidated Guidelines & Standards for Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles (EV) on 14th January,2022. The objective seek to enable a faster adoption of electric vehicles in India by ensuring access to quality, readily available and affordable Charging Infrastructure and eco-system. The guidelines should help energise the […] Read more
Power Ministry Issues Order Extending ISTS Benefits to BESS, Pumped Storage Projects Updated On Thu, Nov 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an order dated November 23, the Ministry of Power of the Government of India has notified key changes to its existing orders allowing waiver of ISTS (Inter State Transmission Charges) on Wind and Solar Sources. In the latest version, for Wind, Solar, Hydro PSP (Pumped Storage Projects) and BESS projects commissioned upto 30.06.2025, the […] Read more
Proposed Amendment by Power Ministry To Power Corporate and Industrial RE Development Updated On Mon, Nov 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy With 4 stakeholder consultations already held, the proposal by the power ministry to amend the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 is moving ahead. The amendments will have the twin objectives of enhancing demand for renewable energy at the end- use sectors such as Industry, buildings, transport etc, and also support the climate goals commitments of the […] Read more
Power Ministry Makes Key Changes in REC mechanism To Boost Demand Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Union Power and new and renewable energy minister, R.K. Singh has approved key changes to the tradable renewable energy certificate (RECs) mechanism. Perhaps the biggest one is a decision to make the REC perpetual, till they are sold. Thus, it will take the pressure off renewable energy generators to sell within a timeline or […] Read more
