Finance Ministry Permits AP to Borrow Additional Rs 1515 Cr for Power Sector Reforms Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Finance Ministry has allowed Andhra Pradesh to borrow an additional Rs 1515 crore for undertaking power sector reforms. The Finance Ministry has allowed Andhra Pradesh to borrow an additional Rs 1515 crore for undertaking power sector reforms. As part of the reforms, the state has started the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme of electricity subsidy to farmers with effect from September 2020. Thus, it […] Read more
Adani Green Snaps Up 3 GW in 6.4 GW AP Solar Tender Updated On Thu, Feb 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy has won 5 bids for a combined 3 GW capacity, priced in the range of Rs 2.49 to Rs 2.58/kWh in the recent AP solar tender The widely awaited results of the tender for 6.4GW from the Andhra Pradesh Green Energy Corporation Limited (APGECL) is out, and the results are on expected […] Read more
Technical Complexities Will see Hybrid Tariffs Garner a Premium Over Solar: Ind-Ra Updated On Tue, Jan 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Ind-Ra believes technical complexities in hybrid renewable project development could weigh on the project economics and tariffs assumption. A new research note by India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) believes that upcoming wind-solar hybrid auctions will spark cautious optimism among independent power producers. Technical complexities related to grid integration and inclusion of floor capacity proportion of […] Read more
India’s Solar Manufacturing- A Tale of failed Government Initiatives Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy India’s solar manufacturing prowess, or lack of it, has been a regular cause for concern ever since the country started powering forward in capacity additions from 2016 onwards. A new report from IEEFA and JMK Analytics puts the spotlight on the sector, especially on its failure to ramp up even as demand went up domestically. […] Read more
IndiGrid Completes Acquisition of RInfra Stake in PKTCL for Rs 900 Cr Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy RInfra has successfully completed the sale of its entire 74 percent equity stake in PKTCL to IndiGrid for an enterprise value of Rs 900 crore Reliance Infrastructure Limited (RIL) has announced that it has successfully completed the sale of its entire 74 percent equity stake in Parbati Koldam Transmission Company Limited (PKTCL) to India Grid […] Read more
Electricity Demand to Grow 6-7% in FY’22; Discom Finances to Remain Challenged: ICRA Updated On Thu, Jan 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy The all India electricity demand is expected to witness a growth of 6-7% in FY’22 against an estimated decline of 2.5% in FY’21, as per ICRA The all India electricity demand is expected to witness a growth of 6 percent – 7 percent in FY2022 against an estimated decline of 2.0 percent – 2.5 percent […] Read more
ITC Limited Commits to 100 Percent RE for all Energy Needs by 2030 Updated On Thu, Jan 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy ITC has set itself a target to meet 100 percent of its purchased grid electricity requirements from renewable energy (RE) sources by 2030. Indian multinational conglomerate ITC Limited has announced that it has set itself a target to meet 100 percent of its purchased grid electricity requirements from renewable energy (RE) sources by 2030. “As a part of […] Read more
Discoms’ Dues to Gencos Rises to Rs 1.41 Lakh Crore in November Updated On Mon, Jan 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy Discoms total dues owed to Gencos rose by over 35 percent YoY to reach Rs 1.41 lakh crore in November 2020 according to the PRAAPTI portal Power Distribution Companies (Discoms) total dues owed to power producers i.e. generation companies (Gencos) rose by over 35 percent year-on-year (YoY) to reach Rs 141621 crore (Rs 1.41 lakh […] Read more
NSEFI Writes to MNRE for Delayed Payments of RE Developers Since April Updated On Tue, Dec 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy NSEFI has written a letter to MNRE requesting the urgent release of payments to RE Developers having PPAs with AP Discoms. National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) has written a letter to R.K. Singh, Minister of State (I/C) Power, New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) requesting the urgent release of payments to Renewable Energy (RE) […] Read more
