Karnataka Amends RPO Norms To Align With Centre’s Trajectory Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), in its latest order, has proposed amending its state regulation on Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs). This proposal arises at a time when the RPO trajectory released by the Ministry of Power contradicts the state’s regulations on the matter. KERC issued the KERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) (Eighth […] Read more
SGEL Seeks Land To Build 200 MW Solar Project In Gujarat Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN subsidiary SGEL recently released a tender to set up a 200 MW project in Gujarat with an EPC package that includes land. This tender seeks to develop AC grid-connected solar power projects anywhere in Gujarat. The SGEL tender also includes comprehensive O&M for three years. SGEL has set November 5th, 2024, as the last […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar Adds Service Charges Under Rooftop Solar Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently clarified the provision of a ‘Service Charge’ added under the Operational Guidelines for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna. The MNRE included a service charge equivalent to 1% of the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) component for residential consumers, amounting to Rs. 657 crores. The MNRE […] Read more
Off Grid Solar Market- 5 Key Takeaways From 2024 Trends Report Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy GOGLA and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) of the World Bank have released the 2024 report on Solar Market Trends for Off Grid Solar (OGS). Released every two years, this 7th edition in the series covers 2022 and 2023. The latest Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report (MTR) 2024, warns that a 6-fold increase […] Read more
West Bengal Proposes Allowing Net-Metering Only Upto 500 Kw Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Unlike several state power regulators which allowed net-metering for higher capacities, the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has proposed allowing net-meter for rooftop solar only upto 500 MW of capacities. This is in contrast to states like Rajasthan, Gujarat and others which have allowed net-metering for rooftop solar consumers upto 1 MW capacities. The […] Read more
Gujarat: Zodiac Energy Secures 30 MW Solar Project From AMC Updated On Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based Zodiac Energy recently secured an order from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to build a 30 MW ground-mounted solar project in its home state. The company is responsible for designing, supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning a grid-tied solar project. The contract also includes the erection, operation, and maintenance of the project for five years, […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL Wins Deming Prize 2024 Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, a pioneering power utility supplying electricity to a populace of 7 million in North Delhi, has won the ‘Deming Prize 2024’ in recognition of its Total Quality Management (TQM) practices. The award ceremony to felicitate the winners will take place in November 2024. The Deming Grand Prize, is one of […] Read more
IEX September Update- Green Market Grows 214% Growth Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian Energy Exchange, India’s pre-eminent electricity exchange, achieved total monthly volume (including certificates) of 11,370 MU in September’24, marking a 24% year on year increase. The electricity volume (including green electricity volume) during the month at 10,332 MU, increased 21% YoY. The renewable energy certificates (REC) at 1,031MU, increased 100% YoY. At Rs 110 […] Read more
TotalEnergies Launches Two Major Solar Farms with Battery Storage in Texas Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy TotalEnergies has begun commercial operations at two utility-scale solar farms, Danish Fields and Cottonwood, in southeast Texas. Both projects, equipped with battery storage systems, have a combined capacity of 1.2 GW and are part of the company’s 4 GW renewable energy portfolio currently operational or under construction in Texas. Danish Fields, the company’s largest solar […] Read more
