CEA Issues Norms For Field Efficiency Tests For Pumped Storage Projects Updated On Wed, Jun 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued fresh guidelines for the field efficiency tests in hydropower plants and pumped hydro storage projects to bring uniformity in the sector and to avoid disputes. The new norms define the testing agency, its role, and the standards to be used in such testing. “This…is to provide a uniform […] Read more
The Top 5: States For Renewable Energy in India Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy India’s power generation mix is rapidly shifting towards a more significant share of renewable energy. Today, India is the world’s third largest producer of renewable energy, with over 41 per cent of its installed electricity capacity coming from Renewable Energy Sources. Based on the recent Installed Capacity Report by Central Electricity Authority, this article sheds […] Read more
India Added 1,077 MW Of Additional Renewable Capacities In May Updated On Mon, Jun 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest released monthly power installation report from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) claimed that India added a total of 1076.7 Megawatt (MW) of renewable energy (excluding hydro) in the month of May this year. It included the addition of 743.34 MW of solar energy. By the end of April 2023, the country had a total installed […] Read more
MNRE To Grant RE Project Extensions In GIB Habitats Only On ‘Merit’ Updated On Mon, Jun 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now decided to grant an extension to renewable power projects in Great Indian Bustard (GIB) habitat areas only based on the case’s merits. It has planned to do away with the earlier system of giving a blanket exemption of 30 days in the scheduled commencement of […] Read more
India’s Solar O&M Market: A tale of increased domination of new evolving technologies Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy If you track the Indian solar sector or are a regular SaurEnergy reader, you might remember the increasing frequency of news reports on the topic of robotic cleaning of solar panels. Be it Ecoppia, Airtouch (incidentally, both are Israeli firms), or the domestic Skilancer Solar and many more, robotic cleaning has created a disruption in […] Read more
Clean Energy Share In India To Rise Upto 64% By 2030: CEA Estimates Updated On Fri, May 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest estimation report by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) predicts a strong positive growth of renewable energy in India in the next seven years. The authority recently released its revised second version of its “optimal generation mix 2030” report. The report estimates the power scenario by 2030 in the country. The report estimates that the […] Read more
Amid Surge In Peak Demand, CERC Orders Extension Of RPAS Regulations To State Gencos Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest suo-motu petition, ordered an extension of the provisions of the Reserve Regulation Ancillary Services (RPAS) to ‘willing’ state-level power generators. The CERC notified these Regulations on August 13, 2015, intending to ensure restoration of the grid frequency at desired levels. Under these regulations, the participating generating companies either […] Read more
Ministry Of Power Appoints CEA To Verify Captive Status of ISTS Power Projects Updated On Wed, Apr 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power, in its latest notification, has nominated the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) as the competent authority for verifying the status of captive power generating plants involved in inter-state power transmission. The notification said that the ministry earlier had received references on the issue from different stakeholders to decide on the authority to […] Read more
Government Plans For Bids Totaling 250 GW of Green Energy By March 2028 Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy A government memo has revealed that India will be issuing tenders for the installation of 250 GW of green energy capacity in the country by March 2028. According to the Government memo, India will be inviting bids from developers for the installation of 15 GW of renewable energy capacity each in the starting two quarters […] Read more
