PM Stresses on Attracting Private Investments for Power Sector Updated On Fri, May 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday emphasized the need for enforcement of contracts effectively in order to attract private investments for the ailing power sector. He said during a detailed meeting held on the power sector with his team of Ministers. Prime Minister also took stock of the impact of the coronavirus. Narendra Modi also […] Read more
MNRE Extends Off-Grid & Decentralised Solar PV Applications Programme Phase-III Updated On Sat, Apr 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a next spell of extensions, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the third phase of off-grid and decentralized solar photovoltaic (PV) applications programme till FY20-21. The Ministry further instructed that “the implementation agencies will continue to implement the scheme as per the approved guidelines dated 07-08-2018 and amendments thereof.” However, […] Read more
Ensure Smooth O&M of ISTS Network During Nationwide Lockdown Updated On Fri, Apr 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The moP has said that states must ensure smooth O&M of ISTS network and that construction work is allowed for transmission utilities during the lockdown The Ministry of Power (MoP), in view of the extension in the nation-wide lockdown until May 3, 2020, has asked that States/ UTs/ DMs, etc must ensure that there is […] Read more
Now, Safeguard Duty Clarification From MNRE Awaits Updated On Wed, Apr 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy An active Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been in overdrive in 2020, delivering a wishlist of moves for the sector so far. Not just that, some of the amendments planned for the Electricity act of 2003 soon, will add even more legal teeth to its orders, issued mainly to protect the sector […] Read more
Lockdown Extension to Have Adverse Impact on EV Sector: SMEV Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy SMEV has said the lockdown extension is the right move, however, there will be an adverse impact on the operations of its members for the next 1-2 months. The Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) has said that the extension of the lockdown is the right move in the circumstances, however, there will be […] Read more
Maharashtra Discoms Turn Away From Costly PPAs to Energy Exchanges Updated On Mon, Apr 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms in Maharashtra are turning to energy exchanges to buy cheaper power to protect margins, eschewing PPAs that command much higher tariffs. With four-fifth of the economy shuttered for the third week, on account of COVID-19 control measures, pulling down power demand sharply, power utilities and Discoms in Maharashtra are turning to energy exchanges to […] Read more
Ministry of Power Answers Queries on Grid Stability During 9PM9Minutes Updated On Sun, Apr 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has issued FAQs answering the most important questions raised by the public and key stakeholders on grid stability during 9PM9Minutes Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 9 AM on April 3, 2020, had urged all countrymen to switch off their lights for 9 minutes at 9 pm on Sunday (April 5, 2020) […] Read more
Peak Power Demand Continues Fall, Down 28% Since March 20 Updated On Tue, Mar 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy Peak power demand in the country dipped over 28% to 117.76 GW on Saturday – March 28, as compared to 163.72 GW on March 20 Peak power demand in the country dipped over 28 percent to 117.76 gigawatts (GW) on Saturday – March 28, 2020, as compared to 163.72 GW on March 20, showing the impact of nationwide lockdown […] Read more
JSW Group, Adani Contribute Rs 100 Cr Each to Fight Coronavirus Pandemic Updated On Mon, Mar 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The JSW Group and the Adani Foundation have pledged to contribute Rs 100 crore each to the PM-CARES Fund to combat the Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19). The JSW Group and the Adani Foundation, both key firms’ in India’s energy and specifically renewable energy sector have pledged to contribute Rs 100 crore each to the Prime Minister’s […] Read more
