CERC Approves Trading Margin of Rs.0.07/kWh in SECI’s PSAs with Distribution Firms Updated On Tue, Nov 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), in its petition, had asked the CERC for the approval of the trading margin of Rs.0.07/kWh agreed to by the distribution companies (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport; Tripura State Electricity Corporation) in the Power Supply Agreements signed for capacities of 334 MW and 100 MW respectively. The CERC […] Read more
Distribution Sector Reforms Are Key For Growth Of The Sector Updated On Thu, Oct 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Energy firms across the spectrum face the new reality of the energy transition to a higher share for renewable energy. Apraava Energy, formerly CLP India, one of the many firms that have tasked themselves with the task to make the shift as smoothly as possible. SaurEnergy got responses from Naveen Munjal, Director Business Development and […] Read more
Tata Power-Distribution Seeks Approval for Short-Term Power Purchase for October Updated On Mon, Oct 3rd, 2022 by Saurenergy On August 26, 2022, Tata Power Company Limited Distribution (TPC-D) submitted a petition to adopt a tariff for the purchase of 75 MW round-the-clock power (RTC). Following the tariff-based competitive bidding guidelines published by the Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India (GOI), on March 30, 2016, Tata Power Company is looking to acquire electricity […] Read more
MoP Advises REIAs To Co-Locate ESS With Solar Plants In Upcoming Tenders Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released an advisory on the co-location of energy storage systems (ESS) with solar plants. Its latest advisory aims to incorporate a minimum of a 2-hour co-located Energy Storage System (ESS) equivalent to 10% of installed solar capacity in future tenders. The notification stated, “This requirement will help mitigate intermittency […] Read more
Goa, Maharashtra & Gujarat Lead in Daily Power Supply Hours Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat emerge as frontrunners in providing the highest daily power supply to consumers. The Ministry of Power recently furnished state-wise details of the average hours of power supply each state and Union Territory were able to give to its consumers. The ministry also said that the national average power supply in FY24 […] Read more
MERC’s No To Wind-Solar-Thermal Bundling for OA Consumers In Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an order that left some hope for a future rethink on the issue, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has rejected a plea by the Captive Power Producers Association(CPPA) in the state to direct the key state discom/s to allow bundling of solar, wind and thermal power for use by captive consumers too. MSEDCL […] Read more
SECI Proposes, CERC Disposes- JSW Energy’s 500 MW BESS Tender In Trouble Updated On Fri, Jan 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy In a blow to JSW Energy’s BESS plans, the tender it won for SECI’s 500 MW/1000 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems has failed to pass muster with CERC. On plea to adopt the tariffs for the said tender, won by JSW Energy at Rs 10.88/unit after due process, the CERC pointed to the inexplicably […] Read more
Bihar Draft Open Access Policy For Green Energy Reduces Limit To 100 kW Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Bihar recently released a consultative paper on the draft Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) terms and conditions of green energy open access regulations, 2024. The draft aims to provide connectivity and open access to electricity generated from green energy sources. The rules include energy generated from non-fossil fuel-based waste-to-energy plants for use in an Intra-State […] Read more
HPERC Rolls Out Banking Regulation For Open Access Policy Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) recently released an open access policy to allow connectivity and open access to electricity generated from green/renewable energy sources. It also includes energy generated from non-fossil-based waste-to-energy plants for use of the Intra-State Transmission System (InSTS) or the distribution system of the licensee(s) in the state or both. […] Read more