45 Firms Now Manufacture Smart Electricity Meters For India, Reveals CEA Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has now issued a list of smart meter and net meter providers in the country. CEA is a constituent body of the Ministry of Power. The CEA list indicated that a total of 45 companies provide smart electricity meters for India. On the other hand a total of 12 companies […] Read more
Centre Amends Electricity, Late Payment Surcharge Rules 2022 Updated On Mon, Mar 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central government has amended the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related Matters) Rules of 2022 to ensure an adequate supply of electricity and to meet the growing demand in the country. The government amended the rule to ensure the optimum utilisation of available power-generating capacity. These amendments are expected to enhance the reliability of […] Read more
Adani Electricity Invites Bids For 600 MW Wind Project Across India Updated On Mon, Mar 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Adani Electricity Mumbai recently issued a tender regarding 600 MW of power from grid-connected wind projects. The tender pertains to inviting project developers from across India and these projects can be established anywhere in India. The selected developers are required to establish wind power projects on a build own operate (BOO) basis, stated the release […] Read more
KERC Revises Electricity Tariffs, Reduces Power Charges Updated On Thu, Feb 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has revised the retail supply tariff for the financial year 2024-25 for all the distribution licensees. KERC tariff order found a marginal surplus for FY2024-25. It mentioned about reduction in tariffs to commercial, industrial consumers, and domestic consumers (consuming above 100 units per month). For low-tech domestic lighting, the […] Read more
Govt Amends Electricity Rules 2020; Will Empower Consumers, Says Minister Updated On Fri, Feb 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The government today approved an amendment to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 which is expected to further reduce the timeline for getting new electricity connections for consumers. Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy R. K. Singh in his recent announcement stated that these amendments to the rule are expected to […] Read more
New Electricity Policy To Be Brought In Telangana, Says State Discom Updated On Thu, Feb 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a meeting organized by the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), Chief Managing Director (CMD) of Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL) Musharraf Faruqui said that the state government is focusing on releasing the New Electricity Policy. Addressing the gathering, Musharraf Faruqui pointed out that the land cost in […] Read more
Delhi Govt Announces ‘Free Electricity’ For Solar Rooftop Users Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal promised a ‘zero electricity bill’ for energy users who opt for rooftop solar today. The CM said the government had made a special provision in the upcoming Solar Policy to give solar prosumers free electricity in Delhi. The state cabinet recently approved the state solar policy. The government will soon […] Read more
Electricity Demand Growth Grew Fastest In India, China: IEA Report Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) said that electricity demand in 2023 plummeted in the United States and European countries. It, however, said that the power demand in India, China, and some South Asian countries grew rapidly. The global energy think tank attributed several reasons for the same. The report said that while China, […] Read more
US Announces USD $34mn Investment To Improve 12 Electricity Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy US’s Department of Energy (DOE) made an announcement for investing $34 million in 12 projects across 11 states. The project aimed at strengthening and modernising America’s aging power grid through the development of cost-effective, high-speed, and safe undergrounding technologies. These projects claim to support undergrounding electric power lines, helping modernize the electric grid and replace […] Read more
