MERC Rejects MEDA’s Plea For 50% Local RE Procurement By Discoms Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency had filed a petition with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) asking it to issue appropriate directions to distribution licensees (discoms) to meet 50% of total Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) requirement by purchase of energy from Renewable Sources within the State. Maharashtra has achieved installed capacity of 10,799 MW as […] Read more
BSPGCL Looks for Solar Developer for 185 MW PV Project with 254 MW BESS Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd (BSPGCL) has issued a tender looking for a solar developer for the development of a 185 MW solar project in Kajra, Lakhisarai district. It will be supplemented by a 254 MW Battery Energy Storage System. The Battery Energy Storage System must be established for power delivery of a […] Read more
First Floating Solar Project of Duke Energy Kicks Off in Florida Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The first floating solar project in Florida by clean energy firm Duke Energy is now operational and producing renewable energy. The floating solar project of close to 1 MW boasts over 1,800 solar panels floating atop two acres of water surface on a cooling pond at the Duke Energy Hines Energy Complex located in Bartow. […] Read more
Sembcorp Ties up with Japanese Firms for Export of Green Ammonia from India Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries has joined hands with two Japan-based firms for the production of green ammonia in India. The green ammonia produced will be supplied to Japan. The green hydrogen arm of Sembcorp, called Sembcorp Green Hydrogen Pte, has forged agreements with conglomerate Sojitz Corp and energy major Kyushu Electric Power for the exploration of […] Read more
Electricity Demand In India Increased 79% In Last 9 Years: RK Singh Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister RK Singh claimed that the electricity demand in India rose almost 79 percent in the last nine years. He shared the latest data before the Lok Sabha in his written response to a question. He said the electricity demand rose from 1,35,918 MW in 2013–14 to 2,43,271 MW in September 2023. He also […] Read more
Andhra Biggest Beneficiary Under Energy Efficient Public Lighting Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh is the biggest beneficiary of Union government’s energy efficiency scheme for public lighting through LEDs, data shared by the New and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh before the Parliament revealed. The ministry in his written response before the Lower House of the Parliament (Lok Sabha) submitted state-wise details of coverage under the scheme. […] Read more
CERC Allows Compensation To RE Firm For Higher Duties On Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest judgment, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) allowed compensation to a renewable energy company against the imposition of increased import duties on solar cells. The case was related to a Rajasthan-based solar project. On July 30, 2018, the Indian government imposed higher duties against the import of solar cells into India. On […] Read more
Lucky Cement Gets Pakistan’s First n-Type Solar Plant Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pakistan’s largest cement manufacturer, Lucky Cement has taken strides towards a more sustainable business impact with a 26 MW solar plant on its land in Pakistan. The project, executed by JA Solar and Orient Energy Systems is Pakistan’s first n-type photovoltaic (PV) power plant project. Since its commissioning in September 2023, the plant has met key […] Read more
RUVNL Initiates Proposal to Eliminate Restrictions of Structured RE Projects with ESS Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a petition filed by the Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (RUVNL), it seeks approval for the selection of developers and procurement of bidding documents for an Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) connected energy storage solution with a capacity of 1000 MW/6000 MWh. The proposal aspires to meet the requirements of Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, […] Read more