New Electricity Rules Make Transmission Access Simpler Updated On Tue, Oct 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released the Electricity (Transmission System Planning, Development and Recovery of Inter-State Transmission Charges) Rules 2021, which are aimed at allowing power sector utilities easier access to the electricity transmission network across the country. Transmission system is the vital linkage in the power sector value chain connecting generation and demand. […] Read more
IEX Clocks 59% YoY Trade Volume Growth during September Updated On Mon, Oct 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) traded 8,997 MU electricity volume and achieved 59% YoY growth in September’21, according to the power demand data published by the National Load Dispatch Centre. The data also showed that the national peak demand in September’21 saw a 2% YoY increase, with the highest ever peak demand at 180.7 GW, […] Read more
IREDA to Assist NEEPCO in Developing RE Projects Updated On Mon, Oct 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) on Saturday inked an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North Eastern Electric Power Corporation to assist in developing renewable projects and raising funds. Under the MoU, IREDA will undertake techno-financial due diligence of renewable energy and energy efficiency & conservation projects for NEEPCO, IREDA said in a statement. […] Read more
Jharkhand Misses Alt Energy Target, Govt Data Shows Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Jharkhand has been a habitual defaulter in meeting the renewable energy purchase obligation (RPO) as mandated by the Centre for achieving the ambitious dream of 175GW power through renewable sources by 2022. RPO is a mechanism by which the obligated entities which includes discoms, open access consumers and captive power producers, are obliged to purchase […] Read more
NHPC Board Approves Setting up Subsidiary for RE Business Updated On Tue, Sep 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy State-owned hydro power giant NHPC on Friday said its board has approved the proposal to form a subsidiary for the development of renewable energy, small hydro and green hydrogen projects. “Board of Directors of Company in its meeting held today i.e. Friday, September 24, 2021 inter-alia has considered and approved the proposal regarding the formation […] Read more
PFC Raises €300 M in First-ever Euro Green Bond Issuance Updated On Fri, Sep 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC), a leading non-banking financial company (NBFC) in the power sector, has successfully issued its maiden Euro 300 million 7-year Euro Bond issuance on September 13, 2021. The pricing of 1.841% achieved is the lowest yield locked in by an Indian Issuer in the Euro markets, as per PFC’s release. It […] Read more
CESL To Collaborate With DTC To Establish Public EV Charging Network In Delhi Updated On Tue, Sep 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Delhi Transport Minister, Kailash Gahlot today laid the foundation stone for setting up the first Public Electric Vehicle Charging Plaza in DTC Nehru Place Bus Terminal and inaugurated a Public EV Charging Station at the site, which will help in giving a push to faster electric vehicle adoption in the National Capital. Convergence Energy Services […] Read more
India and US Agree on Further Climate Agreements Updated On Mon, Sep 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister R. K. Singh met a delegation led by Mr. John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, today to discuss further collaboration on climate change issues to pave the way for the impending energy transition. Mr. Alok Kumar, Secretary Ministry of Power, and other senior officials from the ministry were also present. […] Read more
Draft Open Access Norms Can be a Tailwind for New RE Projects: CRISIL Updated On Fri, Sep 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Draft Electricity (promoting renewable energy through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2021, announced by the Ministry of Power, if implemented as is, could improve the certainty of cash flows for new renewable energy projects coming up through this route, finds CRISIL ratings. In India, power distribution happens through three modes – state distribution companies, […] Read more
