EV Charging Hub in Kolkata That Fast-Charges 25 Vehicles At The Same Time Updated On Wed, Apr 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (WBHIDCO) has joined hands with Powerbank for the establishment of charging hub for EVs in Kolkata. The firm maintains that this is the largest public fast charging hub for EVs in the eastern part of India. Powerbank is a firm that sets up EV charging networks. The EV hub that […] Read more
CERC Puts Cap of Rs 12 per kWh on Normal Rate of Charges for Grid Deviations Updated On Tue, Dec 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has indicated irregularities with reference to adherence of DSM Regulations (Deviation Settlement Mechanism), 2022. The regulatory body has pointed that grid connected entities are showing a tendency to overschedule in order to avoid payment of deviation charge for overwithdrawal or under-injection. Consequently, the system frequency has remained high for […] Read more
Avaada Plea on Waiver of Charges Due To Supply Disruptions Fails To Work With CERC Updated On Wed, Sep 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an order last week, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has ruled against a plea by Avaada Energy on charging of transmission charges for a 240 MW project during the period of delay. Avaada Energy had made a plea asking for extension of the start date of Medium Term Open Access by the Central […] Read more
APTEL Relief For Avaada From Transmission Charges Till Final decision From CERC Updated On Tue, Jul 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an interesting order, the Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) has chosen to provide Avaada Energy relief from charges being claimed from transmission utilities for a project where it has been using Medium Term Open Access, instead of Long Term Open Access as mandated. The Issue Avaada had made both CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission) […] Read more
More EV Charging Stations, Hydrogen to Generate Electricity: Maharashtra Government Updated On Tue, Apr 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Government has promised a strong support for the hydrogen and electric vehicles’ charging infrastructure at the “Alternative Fuel Conclave” organised at Pune. While Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that his government is planning to incentivize an ecosystem that helps the growth of electric vehicles and vehicles that run on alternate fuels, Energy Minister […] Read more
MERC rules for transmission charges to be paid even where ISTS not used by generator Updated On Mon, Mar 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy In a recent judgement published on March 18, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has ruled with the state discom on a plea by a wind generator. MERC’s order rejected Minex Metallurgical Pvt. Ltd.’s plea for the non levy of transmission charges and refund of transmission charges “wrongly levied” by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. […] Read more
UP is at a Crossroads in its Electricity Transition: IEEFA-Ember Report Updated On Mon, Dec 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh (UP) has fallen behind other power-intensive Indian states in terms of delivering on renewable capacity targets due to several delays, inducing anxiety in electricity developers. A new joint report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and energy think tank Ember says urgent action is needed to get back on […] Read more
APTEL Tries To Put a Lid On Issue of Fixed Charges During Covid Lockdown Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an order brought about after a petition by the Rajasthan textile association versus various state discoms of Rajasthan and the Rajasthan State Regulatory commission (RERC), the Appellate Tribunal for electricity (APTEL) has sought to put at rest claims for a waiver of fixed charges imposed on power consumers through the lockdown last year. While […] Read more
New Electricity Rules Make Transmission Access Simpler Updated On Tue, Oct 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released the Electricity (Transmission System Planning, Development and Recovery of Inter-State Transmission Charges) Rules 2021, which are aimed at allowing power sector utilities easier access to the electricity transmission network across the country. Transmission system is the vital linkage in the power sector value chain connecting generation and demand. […] Read more
