APERC Go Ahead For AP Discoms Purchase of 7 GW Solar Power from SECI Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to a recent notification, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has granted Andhra Pradesh distribution companies (DISCOMs) approval of their proposal to procure 7000 MW solar energy in three tranches from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), permitting them to enter into tripartite power sale agreement (PSA) subject to the determination of […] Read more
Andhra Energy Minister Iterates Plans To Purchase of 7000 MW of Solar Power Through SECI Updated On Mon, Nov 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh energy Balineni Srinivasa Reddy has repeated his government’s plans to procure 7000 mega watts (MW) of solar power from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to ensure free power to 18 lakh farmers for nine hours until 2046. That would seem to imply supplies starting this year for the next 25 years. […] Read more
6 Myths Blown Away By India’s Power Crisis Updated On Thu, Oct 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy The power crisis in India has received enough coverage in the media, with focus now on the barely 3 days coal supplies with a significant segment (Over 40%) of the country’s thermal fleet of power stations. While the use of the word energy transition is designed to soothe nerves and allow the huge changes underway […] Read more
MSEDCL, MERC Face Censure From APTEL Over Payment Delays To Wind Developer Updated On Tue, Sep 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy In a highly critical new order, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has ruled against the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL), quashing its appeal against “interest on interest,” as imposed on it by the Maharashtra Electricity Commission (MERC), which awarded 1.25% penalty interest on 1.25% delayed payment charges interest to Rajalakshmi Minerals, a […] Read more
Recruitment of Workpersons for Various Permanent post(s) at Pipeline Sphere Updated On Mon, Sep 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Oil India Limited Recruitment of workpersons for various permanent post(s) at Pipeline Sphere. Oil India Limited (OIL) invite applications from eligible candidates for recruitment in the following positions in work person category at Oil India Limited (OIL), Pipeline Sphere, Assam, (only from the districts of Jorhat, Golaghat, Morigaon, Nagaon, Kaliabor, Kamrup (M), Kamrup, Nalbari, Bajali, […] Read more
NREL Researchers Use Silica Sand to Store Renewable Power Updated On Wed, Sep 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are changing how we power our buildings, industries, and grid; however, they are intermittent, giving rise to the need for energy storage to ensure continuous power. Lithium-ion batteries are great for short-duration energy storage, but our buildings, businesses, industries, and grid need more storage, at lower cost, for longer […] Read more
6 States to Lead Growth in Indian Renewable Open Access Space: Study Updated On Tue, Sep 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy The bulk of the new capacity addition of renewable Open Access projects would likely be centred in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh in the near term, finds a new report. Tata Cleantech Capital Ltd (TCCL), a joint venture between Tata Capital Limited and International Finance Corporation, Washington D.C. (World Bank Group) has […] Read more
Draft Open Access Norms Can be a Tailwind for New RE Projects: CRISIL Updated On Fri, Sep 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Draft Electricity (promoting renewable energy through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2021, announced by the Ministry of Power, if implemented as is, could improve the certainty of cash flows for new renewable energy projects coming up through this route, finds CRISIL ratings. In India, power distribution happens through three modes – state distribution companies, […] Read more
States, Discoms Need To Do More for Success of Grid Connected Options in PMKUSUM, Says Study Updated On Mon, Aug 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Indian government has been giving a renewed push to the PM-KUSUM scheme that promises reliable power supply for irrigation. But the proposed solarisation models, especially component A and C that involve grid connectivity have fared poorly so far. A new study by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) and Shakti Sustainable Energy […] Read more
