Will A New Solar Policy Power Up Uttar Pradesh? Updated On Thu, Dec 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh Government has come up with a new ‘Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy 2022’ that aims to add 22-GW of solar power in the coming five years. It looks to attract an investment of Rs 40,000 cr in the solar sector in particular. The state wants to tap 14,000 MW through solar parks, […] Read more
Prioritising Rajasthan’s Energy Sufficiency Sustainably Requires Incentivising State Genco Updated On Mon, Dec 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy Solar energy is the most readily available source of non-polluting renewable energy resource. The uniqueness of the solar technologies is that it offers a wide range of applications in solar PV as well as solar thermal technology in which case, the generated heat could be used for domestic as well as industrial applications and power […] Read more
ACME Group Sets Foot into Gujarat Wind Energy Market with 50 MW Project Updated On Fri, Dec 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy Gurugram-based ACME Group has entered the wind energy market by signing a PPA with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). Currently, ACME runs solar power facilities in 12 States and provides electricity to 13 State DISCOMS. The ACME Group has won its first 50 MW grid-connected wind power project to mark its debut in the […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL Wins Innovation with Impact Award at ICC Energy Summit Updated On Fri, Dec 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (TPDDL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Delhi, has secured the Innovation with Impact Award in the category of “Quality of Service and Customer Empowerment”. TPDDL was awarded at the 16th India Energy Summit, which was held in New Delhi and was hosted by the Indian […] Read more
Greenko Bags NTPC’s 3000 MWh Energy Storage Project Tender Updated On Fri, Dec 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Greenko Energies has emerged as the lowest bidder by a significant margin for NTPC Renewable Energy’s auction to set up interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected energy storage systems of 3,000 MWh capacity with a minimum of 500 MW capacity to be installed anywhere across India. Greenko won the entire capacity by quoting Rs 27.9 lakh /MWh/year, […] Read more
In Key Judgement, CERC Lays To Rest GST Impact On O&M Costs For Developers Updated On Tue, Dec 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a significant order last week, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has finally or seemingly put to rest all doubts on the applicability of the ‘Change in law’ provisions on O&M costs for developers. The Central regulatory authority did this even as it clubbed multiple petitions around the issue from various developers, and after […] Read more
SECI Payout of Rs 804 Cr to Solar & Wind Developers for Oct Sees 10% Slide Since Sep Updated On Tue, Dec 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Payments totaling Rs 804 crore were made to solar and wind power producers by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for the power it purchased in October 2022. The amount is almost 10% less than what was paid out in September. Against its power purchases, the agency had released Rs 893 crore. Nearly 88% […] Read more
IEX Power Market Update For November Updated On Mon, Dec 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Indian Energy Exchange, India’s premier energy exchange, achieved 7764 MU total volume traded in November 2022, including Green Power trade of 354 MU, and 3.72 lac RECs (equivalent to 372 MU). The total electricity volume traded on the Exchange in November’22 was 7392 MU, an increase of 9% on YoY. However, the overall volume […] Read more
MSEDCL Discovers Price of Rs 2.90/kWh In 500 MW Solar Tender Updated On Mon, Dec 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has discovered a best price of Rs 2.90/kWh for 100 MW out of the 500 MW it auctioned to secure 500 MW of long-term power from grid-connected intrastate solar projects. SolarArise was the lowest bidder, while state owned SJVN Green Energy, and Tata Power subsidiary Tata Power Renewable […] Read more
