Corporate Renewable PPAs in India to Drop by a Third in 2019: Report Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has predicted that in India the annual corporate PPA renewable additions in 2019 will be about 30-35 percent lower than installations in 2018 A new report has revealed that India was the second-largest growth market for corporate renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) after the US in 2018, with an addition of 1.6 […] Read more
Karnataka Commission Encourages Third Party Investments in Rooftop Solar Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy KERC has encouraged third-party investments in the rooftop solar segment in Karnataka in its order regarding the decision on various models and guidelines for rooftop solar plants The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has encouraged third-party investments in the state’s rooftop solar segment in its order regarding the decision on various models and guidelines for […] Read more
MERC Approves Rs 2.52/kWh Tariff for Procurement of 500 MW Wind Power Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy MERC has approved the tariff of Rs 2.52/kWh for the procurement of 500 MW wind power as requested by the MSEDCL in its last petition. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has in its latest order approved the tariff of Rs 2.52/kWh for procurement of 500 MW wind power as requested by the Maharashtra State […] Read more
MERC Draft Regulations Short Circuits Solar Future- Maharashtra Developers Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Regulatory Authority managed to unite almost the complete developer community in the state after releasing its draft regulations for the state. In the spotlight was its proposal to shift to gross metering for solar rooftop power, which has been met with outright condemnation. In fact, some of the developers went as far […] Read more
MNRE Issues Guidelines for Bidding Process for Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued draft guidelines for the tariff-based competitive bidding process for the procurement of power from wind-solar hybrid projects. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a draft of the guidelines for the tariff-based competitive bidding process for the procurement of power from grid-connected wind-solar hybrid projects. The Ministry had in […] Read more
RK Singh Okays Amendments in EV Charging Guidelines to Ease Concerns Updated On Sat, Oct 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy BEE has been nominated by the power ministry as the Central Nodal Agency to facilitate the installation of charging infrastructure. In order to provide much-awaited relief to the electric vehicle (EV) owners in the country, Power Minister RK Singh has provided his consent for needed amendments in the EV charging guidelines and specifications. The Ministry […] Read more
Setting up of Renewable Projects Without PPAs: NTPC Chairman Updated On Mon, Aug 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh has suggested setting up of renewable projects without PPAs, amid the recent rows between discoms and developers for renegotiating tariffs. Amid a row between discoms and clean energy developers over the renegotiation of the tariff, NTPC Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep Singh on Friday suggested setting up of renewable projects without power purchase […] Read more
SLDC to Pay for Irregular Curtailment of Wind, Solar Power Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy If any SLDC curtails wind or solar power for any reason other than grid safety or security or as prescribed in respective grid code/ regulation, they shall be liable for making good the loss incurred by the wind or solar power generators towards deemed generation. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an […] Read more
Reviewing PPAs Only to Ensure Competitive Prices: Reddy Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The decision to renegotiate PPAs was only aimed at ensuring competitive prices and pass on the accruing benefit to the people, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said. The new Andhra Pradesh government’s move to renegotiate power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed with renewable energy producers in the last five years under the TDP government was only […] Read more
