FOR Report Targets Clean Energy Cess, Coal, Better Renewable Planning Updated On Fri, May 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Forum of regulators (FOR) is a body set up under section 166(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003 to ensure better coordination and analysis among power regulators across the country. The Forum consists of Chairperson of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and Chairpersons of State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs). The Chairperson of CERC is the […] Read more
APTEL Asks KERC to Decide Compensation owed to Fortum by DISCOMs Updated On Wed, May 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) recently gave a judgement in favour of Fortum Solar India Private Limited after the solar power developer petitioned it, seeking compensation from various DISCOMs. The full judgement can be read here. The tribunal not only directed the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) to determine the incremental tariff payable to Fortum, […] Read more
Axpo Italia to buy 12 MWp from Canadian Solar’s upcoming Italian units Updated On Tue, May 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy Guelph-headquartered solar PV modules manufacturer Canadian Solar Inc. today announced its signing of a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Axpo Italia for the purchase of energy produced by two solar power plants under development totalling 12 MWp near Ragusa and Enna, in Sicily, Italy. Axpo Italia is the third largest operator in the free energy […] Read more
MP Invites Bids for 270 MW Solar Projects Under PM KUSUM Updated On Mon, May 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL), has invited bids by issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for selecting solar power developers for implementation of approximately 270 MW of grid-connected solar PV projects. This tender has been issued to set up solar PV projects of capacity 500 kW to 2 MW to sell solar […] Read more
Is The SB Energy Exit A Worrying Sign For India? Updated On Thu, May 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy By Now, the news of SB Energy’s portfolio buyout by Adani Green Energy (AGEL) has been well reported. The 100% buyout of SB Energy India assets by AGEL for $3.5 billion, for a fresh 4954 MW of additions to AGEL’s total assets including project pipeline, has been cited as a possible warning sign for India’s […] Read more
Why UP’s Solar Delays and Resultant Anxiety Of Developers Was Predictable Updated On Wed, May 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy NSEFI, (The National Solar Energy Federation of India) a key umbrella body that represents solar stakeholders, has finally been forced to approach the office of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, for 500 MW of solar projects that were won in February 2020 by its members, where progress has been glacial. This delay, attributable […] Read more
‘Fit-for-55’; Need More Than Targets to Boost Wind Energy: WindEurope Updated On Mon, May 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy With its ‘Fit-for-55 Package’ the European Union wants to create the right framework for an emission reduction of 55% by 2030 and set the course for carbon neutrality by 2050. The package will include a higher renewable energy target, but targets alone won’t deliver the wind volume Europe needs. WindEurope outlines the wind industry’s key […] Read more
Italian Firms ERG & Telenergia Sign 10-Year PPA for Green Energy Supply Updated On Sat, May 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy ERG Power Generation and Telenergia have signed a ten-year corporate PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) for the supply of 3.4 Terawatt-hours (TWh) of green energy for the period 2022-2031. While the former is a subsidiary of ERG, primary independent producer of electricity from renewable sources, the latter is a subsidiary of TIM, leading group in Italy […] Read more
MNRE Grants Conditional Extension for RE Projects due to 2nd Wave of COVID Updated On Fri, May 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy MNRE has decided that RE projects with SCD on or after April 1, 2021, will be eligible to claim a time extension for completion of work. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified that after considering the representations received from project developers and stakeholders, it has been decided that as a measure […] Read more
