IEX’s Growth Momentum Continues in Q3 With 37% Volume Growth Updated On Tue, Jan 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has reported yet another strong quarter of operating results, growing both volumes and profitability. The firm, at the vanguard of the Indian energy trading market, that is expected to see high growth and innovations in the coming years, seems to be doing a very good job of its situation currently, […] Read more
Agrivoltaics Make Their Case For India Updated On Tue, Jan 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy It is a truism that no change is really big enough to matter, unless it impacts the agricultural sector in India. After all, even after 2021, the Agriculture and allied sectors account for over 50% of our workforce, and contribute a substantial 18% to the country’s GDP. With the highest amount of arable land in […] Read more
APTEL To Decide On Delhi Discoms, Dadri Power Plant Dispute Updated On Mon, Jan 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) will hear on Monday (Jan 24) an NTPC’s plea challenging a Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s Order, allowing Delhi’s three power distribution companies to exit their power purchase agreements with its Dadri I power plant. Against the CERC Order, the NTPC had earlier approached the Supreme Court, but the apex […] Read more
Himachal Pradesh to Add 10GW RE Capacity by 2030: New Energy Policy Updated On Mon, Jan 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy With the approval of new energy policy by state cabinet on Friday, Himachal Pradesh has set the target of producing 10,000 MW additional green energy. Various provisions have also been made in the new energy policy to achieve the target of harnessing and commissioning 10,000 MW of hydro energy by 2030 to have an operational […] Read more
Power Ministry Issues Guidelines For Faster Roll Out Of Charging Infra For EV’s Updated On Mon, Jan 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Union Ministry of Power has promulgated the revised consolidated Guidelines & Standards for Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles (EV) on 14th January,2022. The objective seek to enable a faster adoption of electric vehicles in India by ensuring access to quality, readily available and affordable Charging Infrastructure and eco-system. The guidelines should help energise the […] Read more
Discoms’ Outstanding Dues to Gencos Rise 4.4% to ₹1,21,030 cr in Jan Updated On Mon, Jan 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Total outstanding dues owed by electricity distribution companies (discoms) to power producers rose 4.4 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,21,030 crore in January 2022. Discoms owed a total of Rs 1,15,904 crore to power generation firms in January 2021, according to portal PRAAPTI (Payment Ratification And Analysis in Power procurement for bringing Transparency in Invoicing […] Read more
Solar Innovation In Rooftop Set to Boom Updated On Tue, Jan 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar has been a very popular choice in recent years for markets like the US and Australia, where they are being seen as solutions to not just lower emissions, but also secure energy for owners in difficult situations. In the last decade alone, in the U.S, the number of solar panels installed has gone […] Read more
Curbs On Banking Of Power Risks Hurting Renewable Producers Updated On Wed, Dec 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A briefing note by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research asserts that new restrictions on banking of power will inhibit the growth of the rooftop and open-access solar market. This would have a wide ranging impact on India’s national target of 500 gigawatts (GW) of installed renewable capacity by […] Read more
As Himachal Supports Farmers With Solar ‘Powered’ Fencing, Solar Fences Gain Traction In Germany Updated On Mon, Dec 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh government has stepped in to support farmers by providing funding support for solar powered fences under its Mukhya Mantri Khet Sanrakshan Yojana. The government claims that under the scheme, so far 4669 hectares of farm land have been protected from wild life. About Rs 175.38 crore has been spent under the scheme […] Read more
