Intended Capital Cost for Solar PV – Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Updated On Thu, Jan 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) passed an instruction for resolution of standard capital expense for solar PV ventures for the fiscal year 2016-17. The instruction gauges capital expense including expense of gear, development, land, transmission and pre-operative costs of solar PV ventures for the upcoming FY at INR 50.1 million/MW (USD 0.76 million). Giving a […] Read more
Deputy General Manager – MEP Updated On Wed, Mar 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy Understanding the basic design concept of the Electrical, ELV , FTTH,Solar,DG,sub-station, Low & Medium voltage distribution for residential & commercial building. Understading the concept of design built drawing & critical study in terms of value engineering, techno commercial aspect, maintenance, Electricity act & NBC . Study the BOQ, Tender & able to provide comments on […] Read more
CERC Adopts Tariff For SECI’s 1.2 GW Hybrid Power Projects (Tranche VI) Updated On Mon, Mar 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has adopted the tariff for 1,200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects with Assured Peak Power Supply (Tranche VI) under the competitive bidding process conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI). It is pertinent to note that SECI had filed a petition before CERC under section 63 […] 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
Karnataka HC Orders Puts Green Energy Open Access In Limbo Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy A recent order from the Karnataka High Court has created ripples in the state’s renewable energy market. The court struck down the Central government regulations on Green Energy Open Access and the state regulations floated by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). However, it directed the KERC to frame appropriate regulations for granting open access […] Read more
Prakash Chand Garg Joins NSEFI As Its New Principal Advisor Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), an industry body representing India’s renewable energy sector, has appointed Prakash Chand Garg as NSEFI’s new Honorary Principal Advisor. PC Garg’s illustrious career spans over 37 years in the power sector, during which he has held diverse and impactful roles. In his long career, he has contributed […] Read more
APTEL Rules Against Transferability of Banked Energy Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an order last week, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) delivered a key judgement on the transfer of banked wind energy between two projects belonging to the same firm. The case was filed by steel maker Maharashtra Seamless Limited versus the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd., Maharashtra Energy Development […] Read more
MRF Set To Make Rs. 7.26 Crore Investment In Clean Max Omni Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Chennai-based Tyre manufacturer MRF Limited recently announced its plans to acquire a 26 per cent stake in Clean Max Omni Private Limited for Rs. 7.26 crores, pivoting into renewable energy space. The tyre manufacturers entered into a captive power purchase agreement with Clean Max Omni for a hybrid power supply under the government’s captive power policy. In […] Read more
In Key Judgement, SC Backs Independence for SERCs Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a ruling that is likely to have far reaching implications, the Supreme Court of India has strengthened the independence of India’s State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs), placing them beyond the writ of the respective state governments in issuing orders. The ruling was made by a bench comprising the Chief Justic of India Dr DY […] Read more
