R K Singh Seeks Removal of Priority Sector Lending Limit for RE Sector Updated On Tue, Jun 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Indian Power and new renewable energy minister R K Singh yesterday pitched for removal of priority sector lending limit for green energy projects. In the meeting, it was decided that MNRE would follow up with RBI for removal of the priority sector lending limit for RE sector. This will encourage the Public Sector Banks to […] Read more
Haryana Open Access Move Shows High Potential From C&I market for Renewables Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy With Amplus Energy announcing a 750 crore investment to establish 150 MW of solar capacity in Haryana, the C&I (corporate and industrial) market has a new state to cheer for. The announcement by Amplus follows the change to the state rules brought in by the Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA) in March 2019, when […] Read more
No Additional Surcharge For Open Access Consumers in Gujarat Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The commission analysed the data submitted by GUVNL and its Discoms, and based on the formula decided, the additional surcharge worked out to Rs NIL/kWh. The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has in its latest order issued that consumers of four of the state’s discoms will have zero applicable additional surcharge for making use of […] Read more
Tangedco Using GPS To Get Real Time Wind Energy Data Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tangedco has started measuring wind power generation real time with the help of GPS over the last few months. GPS system has been installed in all windmills across the state and discom has been able to measure the power generation from a windmill without going to the spot. Earlier, the discom was using an assessor […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline For 1200 MW Hybrid Tender Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission has been extended to May 7, 2019, from April 23, 2019. And the techno-commercial bids will be opened on the same date i.e. May 7, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for bid submission on its tender for setting up ISTS connected 1200 […] Read more
Hero Group & Azure Power Plan To Raise $500 Million Each Through Bond Sale Updated On Thu, Apr 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hero Group’s renewable energy arm and Azure Power are gearing up to raise $1 billion by selling bonds to overseas investors over the next few weeks in separate offerings, according to people briefed on the matter. Both the Delhi-based green power rivals are looking raise $500 million each and have appointed investment banks to underwrite […] Read more
ADB Granted Nearly USD 4 Bn in Sovereign Loans and Co-Financing to India in 2018 Updated On Wed, Apr 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed to providing nearly USD 4 billion in sovereign loans to India in 2018, the highest level of assistance since sovereign operations began in the country in 1986, said the annual report of the multilateral lending agency. In total, ADB, owned by 68 member countries, committed a total of USD […] Read more
CERC Passes Order, GST to be Covered Under “Change in Law” Updated On Tue, Apr 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has in its latest order observed that the enactment of Goods and Services Tax (GST) that came into effect from July 1, 2017, will be covered under ‘Change in Law’. The commission issued the order in response to a petition filed by Parampujya Solar Energy Pvt. Limited (PSEPL), a […] Read more
HPPC Ordered to Follow Latest MNRE Competitive Bidding Guidelines Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy HPPC has been ordered to follow the latest competitive bidding guidelines issued by MNRE for procurement of power from solar power projects. The Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) has been ordered by the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) to follow the latest competitive bidding guidelines issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) […] Read more
