APTEL Withholds KERC Order On Incremental Solar Tariff Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) in a recent judgment dismissed a petition by a Karnataka discom to not allow incremental tariff to compensate a solar energy generator on account of ‘change of law’ events. The petitioner Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited (HESCOM) had earlier moved APTEL seeing its intervention against an impuged order of […] Read more
Hero Motocorp, CleanMax Partner For Haryana Solar Project Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Delhi-based Hero MotoCorp has entered into an arrangement with CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (CleanMax) to set up a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). The two-wheeler manufacturer shared its plans in a regulatory filing; it said, “The investment of up to Rs. 5.15 crore for Solar Power Wheeling project, for the Company’s plants at Dharuhera […] Read more
Global Renewables Cost Expected To Fall By 2-11%: BloombergNEF Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy A latest report by BloombergNEF (BNEF) said that the global cost of clean power technologies such as wind, solar, and battery technologies is expected to fall further by 2-11% in 2025, breaking last year’s record. According to the report, new wind and solar farms are already undercutting new coal and gas plants in production costs […] Read more
45% Of Households Benefit From CFA Under PM Surya Ghar: MNRE Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has shared details of the households that benefitted through the installation of rooftop solar plants. When asked about the number of rooftop solar installations done under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) till now, the minister stated, “ Under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft […] Read more
APTEL’s Relief To ACME Over COVID-Linked ‘Force Majeure’ Updated On Thu, Feb 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) has now ordered in favour of ACME Heergarh Powertech Private Limited in a case related to force majeure, triggered by the COVID pandemic. The judgment was passed after the petitioner (ACME) approached the apex body by challenging an impugned order, earlier passed by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC). […] Read more
Amazon To Add Three New Wind Farm Projects Across India Updated On Thu, Feb 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy American multinational technology company, Amazon has invested in three new wind energy projects across India, further expanding its presence in India. The new projects include wind farms in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. Its latest investment expands the company’s renewable energy portfolio in India which now comprises 53 solar and wind projects nationwide.The new wind farms […] Read more
West Bengal Issues Tender To Build Ground-Mounted Solar Project Updated On Thu, Feb 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL) has issued a tender to develop a 10 MW ground-mounted solar project across different districts of West Bengal. WBSEDCL is accepting bids until February 22, 2025. West Bengal solar project includes three years of comprehensive operation and maintenance of eight (08) x 10 MW (NC) ground-mounted solar […] Read more
India’s Solar Energy Generation Increased 18% In CY24 Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy sector witnessed a strong year-on-year growth in calendar year 2024 (CY24), with total renewable energy generation (including large hydro) reaching 3,87,553.52 million units (MU)—a 14.8% increase compared to 3,37,745.63 MU in CY23, as per the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). Solar Energy Sees Impressive Growth A major contributor to […] Read more
Goa, Maharashtra & Gujarat Lead in Daily Power Supply Hours Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat emerge as frontrunners in providing the highest daily power supply to consumers. The Ministry of Power recently furnished state-wise details of the average hours of power supply each state and Union Territory were able to give to its consumers. The ministry also said that the national average power supply in FY24 […] Read more
