India Aims to Enforce 2 GW Solar Power Capacity by this Financial Year Updated On Tue, Jan 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy After a major milestone of solar energy production reached by India, Latest report cites that around 2GW of solar power capacity is expected to foster by the last financial quarters. Between January and March 2016, major facilities have been identified across four states – Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. India has already […] Read more
IFC, MP Govt to Build the Largest Single-site Power Project in Rewa Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy A member of the World Bank Group share intends to partner with Madhya Pradesh government for a massive solar project. IFC and state govt. aims to setup the largest single-site power project of 750-Mw in Rewa. IFC will put its expertise to structure and propose the transaction through private investments of about $750 million. “Successful […] Read more
India Reaches ambitious 5,000 MW of Solar Power Installed Capacity Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy The solar power generation figures underlined by the Govt. of India by 2022 is getting some momentum, latest report asserts that till Mid – January the installed capacity of solar power in India crossed the milestone of 5,000 MW. The cumulative installed capacity has reached to 5,130 MW with installed capacity of 1385 MW in […] Read more
Adani Electricity Tops In Integrated Discom Rankings Updated On Fri, Feb 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy The Regional meeting of Power Sector was held on 20th February 2025 in New Delhi. Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal chaired the meeting along with Union Minister of State for Power and NRE Shripad Yesso Naik. The meeting was attended by the Union Power Secretary, Additional Chief Secretaries/ Secretaries/ […] Read more
CERC Adopts tariff For SECI’s 1200 MW Wind Solar Hybrid Projects Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an order dated February 18, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has adopted the proposed tariffs for SECI’s 1200 MW Hybrid projects comprising wind and solar energy under Tranche VIII. SECI had issued the letter of awards to the winning bidders on June 20, 2024. The projects will now await the signing of formal PPAs, […] Read more
MoP Advises REIAs To Co-Locate ESS With Solar Plants In Upcoming Tenders Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released an advisory on the co-location of energy storage systems (ESS) with solar plants. Its latest advisory aims to incorporate a minimum of a 2-hour co-located Energy Storage System (ESS) equivalent to 10% of installed solar capacity in future tenders. The notification stated, “This requirement will help mitigate intermittency […] Read more
Govt Amends Bidding Rules, Tightens Default Penalties Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) recently announced a series of amendments to the prescribed guidelines for a tariff-based competitive bidding process. These amendments are meant for the procurement of power from grid-connected solar, wind, and hybrid power projects. The government’s latest notification builds on previous guidelines, including those issued in July 2023 for energy storage projects, in […] Read more
MoP Sets New Bidding Guidelines for Pumped Storage Projects Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has introduced a new set of rules to promote the development of Pumped Storage Plants (PSPs). The government’s latest norms aim to provide a standardized procurement framework based on open competitive bidding. They also establish clear risk-sharing mechanisms among various stakeholders. The government’s latest notification applies to developers and procurers […] Read more
MERC’s No To Wind-Solar-Thermal Bundling for OA Consumers In Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an order that left some hope for a future rethink on the issue, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has rejected a plea by the Captive Power Producers Association(CPPA) in the state to direct the key state discom/s to allow bundling of solar, wind and thermal power for use by captive consumers too. MSEDCL […] Read more
