APTEL Refuses To Provide Relief To ReNew In 300 MW Wind Project Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, in an order dated September 10, has ruled on a case involving ReNew (through ReNew Naveen Urja Private Limited) and SECI , and by extension, CERC. Case Overview: Renew Naveen Urja Private Limited (Appellant) vs. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) & Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI). ReNew sought […] Read more
MNRE Proposes RESCO, Aggregation Model To Boost Rooftop Solar Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines aimed at boosting the growth of the residential rooftop solar segment. According to the draft plan, rooftop solar systems can be installed on consumers’ rooftops without requiring any initial capital investment. The ministry has asked the public and the stakeholders concerned to send […] Read more
News In Brief Sept 5: Canadian Solar, SOLARCYCLE Ink Recycling Pact Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar & SOLARCYCLE Enter Cradle-to-Cradle U.S. Recycling Partnership Global photovoltaic modules manufacturer, Canadian Solar announces that it has entered into a partnership agreement with SOLARCYCLE, an American solar recycling company. With this, Canadian Solar is among the first few crystalline silicon solar module manufacturers to offer comprehensive recycling services to its customers in the […] Read more
HPERC Issues Draft Regulation To Promote Green Open Access Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy To offer the right to Green Energy Open Access to consumers in Himachal Pradesh, the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) recently released draft regulation guidelines to promote green open access in the state. Under the regulation, which is termed “Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access and Banking) […] Read more
Draft Norms: MoP Proposes Timeline Of 66 Months For PSPs Updated On Fri, Aug 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has now issued draft guidelines for the issuance of tenders related to Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs). The new proposed norms mandate that the on-river PSPs need to commence its operations after 66 months after the signing of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). For the off-river projects, the developers need to […] Read more
Lower CUF: MERC Declines ACME’s Plea For Penalty Exemption Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest judgment, declined to grant ACME any relief for its shortfall in meeting the committed Capacity Utilisation Factor (CUF) from its 300 MW solar project at Bhadla in Rajasthan. ACME had signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd (MSEDCL) to […] Read more
Is Community Solar A Key Piece In India’s Clean Energy Strategy? Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s ambitious renewable energy targets highlight a promising model for democratizing access to clean energy—community solar. Despite the global momentum and success stories, community solar has faced hurdles in gaining traction within India. With existing financial support for various clean energy schemes, the path from concept to a widespread adoption has not been smooth in […] Read more
SGEL Seeks Bids To Develop 75 MW Solar Project At Banka, Bihar Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) an SJVN subsidiary released a tender inviting bids to set up a 75 MW (AC) solar power project at Banka, Bihar. The tender invited bids to design, test, commission, operate, and management of the project (three years) with the 19th of September set as the last date for bid submission. […] Read more
PM KUSUM: PEDA Issues Bid For Solarizing 75,000 Agricultural Pumps Updated On Fri, Aug 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Punjab Renewable Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has issued a tender seeking parties who can install and operate grid-connected solar pumps. Through this tender, the state nodal agency has planned to solarise 75,000 grid connected agricultural pumps through RESCO mode. These bidders will be selected through a tariff-based competitive bidding process through e-reverse auction through […] Read more
