MNRE Extends Last Date for Draft Policy For 4-GW Offshore Wind Power in Tamil Nadu Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Central Government has extended the last date for suggestions from the public for the development of offshore wind energy in Tamil Nadu to December 9, 2022 now. The information has been provided by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The MNRE Ministry had released draft tender document for offshore wind on 14th November […] Read more
Rajasthan Opens PM-KUSUM Online Land Registration Portal Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Under Component C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM), Rajasthan has created the Saur Krishi Ajivika Yojna (SKAY) to encourage the development of decentralised solar projects at load centers with primarily agricultural usage in rural areas. By enabling farmers and landowners to lease out their unused or unproductive land on […] Read more
As Solar Spreads Out, Marketing Makes an Entrance Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Just over 30 months ago, SaurEnergy did a feature on rooftop solar, “Residential Solar. Market Yes, But Marketing?” That story, in our April 2020 issue talked about the potential in the rooftop solar category, albeit, residential. But there was almost complete lack of formal marketing tactics from firms to attract customers. The few firms with […] Read more
CERC Relents, Allows GST Compensation On O&M Expenses To Azure Power, Others Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a key development, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has finally relented, and ruled in favour of GST compensation for a clutch of developers in seven cases (5 of which involve Azure Power owned entities). The issue has been contested around the treatment of GST on O&M (Operations and maintainence) contracts of solar projects […] Read more
Regulatory Affairs Expert Updated On Mon, Nov 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Drafting & filing of Petitions Tariff calculation PPA vetting Statutory clearances & compliance Strategic Planning & Management Liaison & Coordination External Correspondences & Representation with Project Stakeholders & Government Bodies Your Profile:- Detailed understanding of Power Sector Policies /Regulations /Orders issued by CERC/ SERCs/ CEA / MOP/ MNRE/ CTU etc. Have worked in Power Sector […] Read more
A South American Success Story In Renewables – Chile Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy South American nation Chile has emerged as a surprise success story when it comes to adding renewables. The country has nearly 22 per cent of its electricity demand met by solar and wind farms. The country is an over-achiever, making impressive progress since 2008, the year Chilean Law set the Non-Conventional Renewable Energy Target to […] Read more
Switzerland’s Pexapark, Sweden’s AFRY Develop Valuation Framework for RE Investments Updated On Mon, Nov 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy AFRY- a Swedish-Finnish supplier of engineering, design, and advisory services that helps accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society- and Pexapark, a firm which facilitates PPAs, have entered into a partnership to develop the market’s first ‘Daily Valuation Curve’. The Daily Valuation Curve looks at providing renewables to investors, developers and portfolio owners with a […] Read more
Vedanta backed Serentica Renewables, Greenko Group In1500 MWhr Industrial Storage Deal Updated On Mon, Nov 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Vedanta resources backed Serentica Renewables, a decarbonization platform that seeks to accelerate the energy transition for energy-intensive industries, has entered into an agreement with Greenko Group, to source 1500MWhr energy storage capacity through Greenko’s pumped storage projects located in India. As part of this partnership, Serentica will capitalise on Greenko’s energy storage capacity from its […] Read more
MNRE Minister Launches Green Energy Open Access Portal Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy In continuation of several initiatives to promote clean and green energy by Government of India, the Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, R K Singh has launched the Green Energy Open Access Portal today through video conferencing. The Minister of State for Power, Krishan Pal, also graced the occasion. Secretary (Power), Chairperson, […] Read more
