In Key Judgement, SC Backs Independence for SERCs Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a ruling that is likely to have far reaching implications, the Supreme Court of India has strengthened the independence of India’s State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs), placing them beyond the writ of the respective state governments in issuing orders. The ruling was made by a bench comprising the Chief Justic of India Dr DY […] Read more
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
A Week Later, No Relenting In Tamil Nadu Decision To Add ‘Resource Charge’ On Wind Energy Updated On Tue, Aug 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu government , which imposed a Rs 50 lakh ‘resource charge’ for every MW of upcoming ISTS connected wind energy installations in the state, seems unwilling to relent on the decision. The state, one of the most well placed to generate wind power in the country with an installed capacity of 10.7 GW, […] Read more
Delhi’s Motor Vehicles Emit More In Real Operations: Report Updated On Fri, Aug 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Delhi and nearby Gurugram have suffered the debilitating impacts of poor air quality for decades. The transport sector has been a major contributor to this form of air pollution, a study by Real Urban Emissions (TRUE) Initiative revealed. The study was conducted in collaboration with authorities in Delhi and Gurugram, utilizing non-intrusive remote sensing technology […] Read more
GIB Row: MERC Allows Compensation To Azure Power Subsidiary Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest order ordered compensation to a subsidiary of Azure Power in the light of judgement of the Supreme Court on the issue of Great Indian Bustards (GIB). This comes after the Azure Power Thirty Four Private Limited (APTFPL) moved the State Commission, seeking compensation. The petitioner had […] Read more
GST Rate Hike: CERC Orders Compensation To Ayana, Adani & Ostro Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in three different cases ordered compensation to three different companies. The central regulator passed the order while hearing the pleas of the three firms related to ‘change of law’ events. These companies included-Ayana Renewable Power One Pvt Ltd, Adani Hybrid Energy Jaisalmer Three Limited and Ostro Kannada Power Pvt […] Read more
GIB Row: CERC Grants Compensation To PFC In Case Involving Adani Green Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its latest judgement allowed compensation to Fatehgarh Bhadla Transmission Limited (FBTL) due its increased project cost due to the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) row. FBTL is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of the PFC Consulting Limited. It was created to develop a transmission system for ultra mega solar […] Read more
CERC Terms SC Order On GIB As ‘Change Of Law’, Awards Compensation To Azure Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in a significant judgment termed the 2021 Supreme Court order on the Great Indian Bustards (GIB) as a ‘Change of Law’ event. It also granted compensation to Azure Power Maple Private Limited on account of its alleged additional expenditures. The case came to light after the petitioner Azure Power […] Read more
AGEL Arm Wins Compensation Claim From CERC For Rajasthan Wind Solar Hybrid Project Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a petition brought forward as the developer of a 450 MW ISTS connected Wind-Solar Hybrid power project, entered between Adani Solar Energy Jaisalmer One Private Limited (formerly known as SBE Renewables Ten Projects Private Limited) and Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited seeking Change in Law compensation along with Carrying Cost, the CERC had […] Read more
