GERC Fixes Additional Surcharge Payable by Open Access Consumers at Rs. 0.76/kWh Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has fixed the additional surcharge payable by open access consumers for the period of 1st April, 2023 to 30th September, 2023 at Rs. 0.76/kWh. This will be applicable to the consumers of four-state owned DISCOMs, namely Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL), Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL), Paschim […] Read more
India Adds Just 487 MW of Solar Capacity in February 2023 Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy As per the latest figures of installed capacity of renewable energy released by the CEA (Central Electricity Authority), India’s solar capacity rose to a little over 64380 MW as on February 28, 2023. In January 2023, the total solar power capacity stood at a little more than 63893 MW. Thus, over the span of a […] Read more
Power Minister R.K. Singh Updates Parliament On Progress With India’s Energy Transition Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister of Renewable Energy & Power R.K. Singh made a slew of announcements in the Rajya Sabha yesterday, shining the light on the progress made in renewable energy in the country. Here is a look at some important of the relevant news related to renewables. Renewable Energy Installed As on 31.01.2023, the cumulative installed […] Read more
Guide To EV Chargers: Types of Charging & Their Pros and Cons Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Electric Vehicle (EV) started its impressive run a few years back and took the automobile industry by storm. About 10.5 million new BEVs and PHEVs were added during 2022 alone, an increase of about 55 per cent compared to 2021 (6.5 million). With the new mobility technology on roads came new “refuelling” technology as well […] Read more
High Priced Power Portal Launched Formally To Tackle Summer Peaks Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy As reported earlier by SaurEnergy, the formal start of the high priced power regime has been started to combat the summer peaks in power supply. For the record, India’s February power demand was an all time high. Launching the High Price Day Ahead Market and Surplus Power Portal (PUShP) – an initiative to ensure greater […] Read more
“What is important is the intent; Capability can be built”, Shilpa Urhekar, Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Shilpa Urhekar is one of those rare professionals in the solar sector who have seen the sector evolve from its tentative origins, when a MW-sized project was a milestone, to the current shift, when GW-sized ambitions are at par for the course. The former Indian Air Force squadron leader has been involved with establishing module […] Read more
MoP Proposes New Guidelines to Facilitate Pumped Storage Hydro Projects Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a bid to give an impetus to India’s pumped storage hydro power projects, the Ministry of Power has come up with a proposal that seeks to provide multiple incentives entailing tax breaks. It has also set sights on facilitating the process of environment clearance by making it easier. Land may also be made cheaper. […] Read more
CESL Study On E-Buses Claims Cost Savings Vs CNG, Diesel Buses, Even Without Subsidy Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Government-owned entity Convergence Energy Services Ltd CESL, which recently launched India’s largest e-bus tender, has shared a case study on the results of the bidding. This case study, which is based on a thorough market research conducted by CESL, WRI India, the World Bank, and others, highlights the key features of The Grand Challenge, which […] Read more
EV Manufacturers Optimistic About New EV Policy Announced by Tamil Nadu Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Last month, when most States began the year on a note of optimism around EVs, uncertainty loomed large over Tamil Nadu’s EV sector. The State, which had offered multiple incentives for EVs, fell silent on the extension of the same, which concluded on December 31, 2022. This, of course, was followed by worry from EV […] Read more
