EIB, Development Bank Of Southern Africa Grant €600 Mn To Private RE Sector Updated On Fri, Sep 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have further boosted their support for renewable energy projects in the private sector, aiming to increase clean energy generation while supporting new jobs. A € 100 million (ZAR 1.98 billion) loan from the EIB, matched by the DBSA, comes in addition to […] Read more
SECI Issues Fresh FDRE Tender For 8 GWh (2GW x 4 hours) Updated On Fri, Sep 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced a Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) tender for peak supply totaling 8,000 MWh (2,000 MW x 4 hours). The project will be developed on a Build Own Operate (BOO) basis. SECI intends to sign a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the successful bidders for a […] Read more
APERC Releases Draft To Streamline Deviation Settlement Mechanism Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) recently released a draft notification to incentivize consumers to amend their electricity consumption patterns. This draft aims to reform both the timing and level of electricity demand to help consumers use electricity more efficiently. “Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Demand Side Management) Regulation, 2024”, aims to manage […] Read more
Jharkhand Plans RESCO Aid To Boost Solar Growth In Giridih Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has now decided to rope in the services of RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) to boost the growth of solar energy in Giridih. Giridih is the proposed solar city of Jharkhand. As the per the plan of the state renewable agency of Jharkhand, JREDA seeks to develop a […] Read more
Cluster Head – EPC O&M Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Responsibilities:- Supervision of O&M activities conducted by O&M vendor at various pump locations Coordination of all activities with district level DISCOM (JE)/ MSEDCL officials in Maharashtra Coordinate with O&M subcontractor to ensure that the pumps are fully functional and have minimum down time. Conduct surprise visits to the selected pumps to check efficacy of O&M activities carried out by […] Read more
APTEL Refuses To Provide Relief To ReNew In 300 MW Wind Project Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, in an order dated September 10, has ruled on a case involving ReNew (through ReNew Naveen Urja Private Limited) and SECI , and by extension, CERC. Case Overview: Renew Naveen Urja Private Limited (Appellant) vs. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) & Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI). ReNew sought […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL, Nissin Electric Launch Micro Substation Demonstration Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL) and Nissin Electric, based in Kyoto (Japan), will kick-start a demonstration project to supply electricity from India’s first Micro Substation with a Power Voltage Transformer (PVT) to ensure stable power for areas without a power grid. Tata Power-DDL, a power utility, and Nissin Electric, a Japan-based electric equipment […] Read more
Maharashtra Discom Issues Green Energy Open Access Norms Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has now issued guidelines for the roll out of green energy open access in the state. This comes after the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission had notified its MERC (Distributed Open Access) (Second Amendment) Regulations 2023. The latest regulation allows consumers with contracted demand of 100 kw or […] Read more
How Extreme Weather Events Are Threatening Wind Projects? Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy In May this year, India witnessed the infamous case of a windmill catching fire amid extreme heat waves. The incident was reported from the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan when the temperatures almost crossed 50 Degree C. Pictures and videos of the ignited windmill were widely shared on social media and spread like a fire among […] Read more
