Rs 90,000 Crore Relief Package for Discoms a Non-Starter Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Rs 90,000 crore relief package for Discoms has been a non-starter as state governments are reluctant to extend guarantees on loans given to such Discoms The Union government’s ambitious Rs 90,000 crore relief package plan to inject liquidity for electricity distribution companies (Discoms) has been a non-starter as state governments are reluctant to extend […] Read more
IESA Proposes to Have Policy Framework for Energy Storage in Electricity Act Updated On Wed, Jun 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy IESA has submitted its recommendations on the proposed Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020, proposing a policy framework for energy storage in the bill India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), India’s leading alliance working in the space of energy storage, electric vehicle, renewable integration & microgrids has submitted its comments/recommendations on the proposed Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, […] Read more
Siemens to Supply HV Equipment for 1.6 GW Offshore Wind Farm in US Updated On Wed, Jun 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens has been awarded an order from Semco Maritime to provide the main electrical equipment for the ESP of the 1.6 GW Mayflower Wind offshore project Siemens has been awarded an order from Danish customer Semco Maritime to provide the main electrical equipment for the electrical service platform (ESP) of the offshore wind project Mayflower […] Read more
Top 10 States for Wind Energy Installations and Potential in India Updated On Wed, Jun 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Here we attempt to list the top 10 states for wind energy in India based on the installed capacity and their wind potential (at 120 M agl). India has set a target of installing 175 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity in the country by 2022, of which a majority is proposed to be met […] Read more
Solar Tariffs in India Stabilizes at Lower Rates than Thermal, Coal Updated On Fri, May 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The current tariffs in the solar sector in India which are hovering around Rs 2.50-2.87/kWh have stabilised at rates about 20 percent to 30 percent below the cost of existing thermal power in India, and up to half the price of new coal-fired power, said the study. The study, which was undertaken by IEEFA and […] Read more
Duty of Distribution Companies to Clear Gencos Dues: Suresh Prabhu Updated On Fri, May 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Former energy minister Suresh Prabhu has said it is the sacrosanct duty of the Distribution Companies to clear dues owed to the Gencos It was a pleasure to speak at the “Re-energising India after Pandemic” #webinar organised by @CEEWIndia where I discussed about global challenges in #energy sector,as we enter very uncertain global scenario. — Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) […] Read more
Govt to Offer Rebate to Discoms for Covid-19 Lockdown Period Updated On Sat, May 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to provide relief to cash strapped power distribution companies (Discoms), the government has taken a slew of measures to help them, including providing a rebate for the lockdown period amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The power ministry’s move is in line with the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement on May 13, 2020, under […] Read more
Discoms to get Loans at low Rates to pay Back Gencos: RK Singh Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms will be offered loans at cheaper rates by state-owned power sector financing companies for clearing their dues towards Gencos, RK Singh has said. Financially stressed Discoms will be offered loans at cheaper rates of 8.5 to 9 percent for a 10-year period by state-owned power sector financing companies PFC and REC for clearing their dues towards power generation companies (Gencos), Power and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh […] Read more
Discoms’ Liquidity Infusion via Loan Positive for Gencos, But Losses to Shoot Up by Rs 270 Bn in FY21: ICRA Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Government’s Rs 900 billion liquidity support under Atmanirbhar Bharat package for state power distribution utilities (Discoms) is a much welcome measure, said ICRA a leading credit rating agency. However, this liquidity infusion in Discoms will be in the form of loans against receivables, from major power sector lenders Power Financial Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification […] Read more
