CEA Rolls Out Resource Adequacy Tool To Aid Discoms Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has launched Stellar, an indigenously developed Integrated Generation, Transmission, and Storage Expansion Planning Model with Demand Response. The indigenously developed tool is specifically designed to assist the states in carrying out a comprehensive Resource Adequacy plan in line with the set guidelines issued by the Ministry of Power in June […] Read more
Govt Expands Transmission Project Area In Bidding Rule Update Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) in its latest bidding rule update has amended norms under its Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs) to streamline the procurement of inter-state transmission services through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB). The latest provision aims to expand the area for developing the project to a 5-km radius. The revisions affect the Request for […] Read more
No Viability Gap Funding Released For BESS In FY25: Govt Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said that it has not issued any viability gap funding (VGF) for battery energy storage system in FY25. The Union Cabinet approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) on September 6, 2023, to support sector development. Under the scheme guidelines, 10% of […] Read more
CEA Clarifies On New Energy Storage Rule Updated On Wed, Apr 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has amended its provisions to clarify that ongoing government schemes, such as the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, will continue under their existing rules without new energy storage mandates. It further specified that the energy storage system (ESS) co-location requirement applies only to future solar tenders and not to […] Read more
Govt Proposes Mandating RE for Open Access, Captive Users Updated On Fri, Mar 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Indian government has recently amended the renewable Energy Consumption Obligation (RCO) rules to facilitate open access consumers and captive power users, ensuring a smoother regulatory framework for renewable energy obligations. The Ministry of Power (MoP) issued a notification detailing these changes, aiming to enhance compliance with renewable energy consumption mandates. The government has sought […] Read more
MoP Issues Supplementary Rules To Refine RoW Compensation Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released supplementary guidelines for awarding compensation related to Right of Way (RoW) transmission lines. These guidelines aim to address transmission-related challenges in both urban and rural areas by refining the compensation structure. As per the latest guidelines, compensation will be based on Circle Rates, Guideline Value, or Stamp Act […] Read more
NTPC Secures Highest VGF Support For CPSU Scheme Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC has emerged as the largest beneficiary of the central government grant under the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II (Government Producer Scheme). Latest data shared by the government before the Rajya Sabha revealed the levels of allocations given to different CPSUs. The government aids these CPSUs for setting up grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) […] Read more
News In Brief March 13: JSW Neo Energy, REC-Kerala MoU, Magenta’s NorMinc Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy JSW Neo Energy Acquires Virya Infrapower Signs Agreement JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSWNEL), a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Virya Infrapower. Under the agreement, JSW Neo Energy would acquire 100% shares of Virya Infrapower Private Limited, i.e., the target company. Consequently, Virya Infrapower Private Limited has become […] Read more
NTPC Completes Final Part of 105 MW Shajapur Solar Project Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Green has commissioned a 50 MW unit of Shajapur solar project in Madhya Pradesh, taking the group’s total installed and commercial capacity to 77,461.50 MW, according to the in a BSE filing on Wednesday. “Second and last part capacity of 50 MW out of 105 MW Shajapur Solar Project (Unit-I) in Shajapur Solar Park, […] Read more
