State Energy Efficiency Index ’20 Out: #1 Karnataka; #2 Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Oct 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Karnataka has ranked no. 1 on the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2020 as a result of undertaking various initiatives to upscale energy efficiency in the state, beyond notifications of relevant regulations, said the Ministry of Power. In SEEI 2020, 36 states and union territories have been assessed. Based on their efforts and achievements, states have […] Read more
DHI Issues RFP Inviting Bidders for PLI Scheme on ACC Battery Storage Updated On Mon, Oct 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a latest development on the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage notified earlier, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to invite bidders for setting up greenfield manufacturing facilities under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to promote ACC manufacturing in the country. The programme offers […] Read more
MoP Notifies Rules for Timely Recovery of Costs due to ‘Change in Law’ Updated On Mon, Oct 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has notified a new rule for the sustainability of the electricity sector and promotion of clean energy to meet the India’s commitment towards climate change, states a press release. MoP said that investors and other stakeholders in the power sector were concerned about the timely recovery of the cost due […] Read more
SECI Kicks Off Storage Push With EOI For 1 GW Project Updated On Mon, Oct 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI has been given the go ahead for inviting expression of interest for installation of 1000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) as a pilot project. This is the joint effort of both Ministry of New and renewable energy and Ministry of Power who have been working on this to provide a road map for […] Read more
Director (Operations) Updated On Tue, Oct 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy I. COMPANY PROFILE:- Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) was incorporated under the India Companies Act. 1956 with the mission of “Establishment and Operation of Regional and National Power Grids to facilitate transfer of electric power within and across the regions with reliability, security and economy on sound commercial principles”. POWERGRID is a Maharatna […] Read more
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
