CERC Terms SC Order On GIB As ‘Change Of Law’, Awards Compensation To Azure Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in a significant judgment termed the 2021 Supreme Court order on the Great Indian Bustards (GIB) as a ‘Change of Law’ event. It also granted compensation to Azure Power Maple Private Limited on account of its alleged additional expenditures. The case came to light after the petitioner Azure Power […] Read more
News in Brief May 6 – US Wind Generation Drop, Engie, Sungrow in Africa Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Sungrow Sings Pact With Two South African Firms Global inverter and energy storage company Sungrow has signed an agreement with two South African distribution companies to increase its footprint in the African market. This included its agreement with Herholdt’s and ARB. The global company said the attempt would solidify its presence in South Africa’s renewable energy sector. […] Read more
Rajasthan Issues Tender To Procure 8000 MW Solar Power Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited (RUVITL) has issued a tender inviting bids to procure 8000 MW of solar power. RUVITL is procuring the power for tying up large-scale capacity in one step with optimal mix and it is expected to get better rates also due to the benefit of larger scale. RUVITL shall […] Read more
FY24: India’s Annual Solar Power Generation Increased By 14%: CEA Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has now released its annual renewable energy generation report for 2023-24. The report revealed that despite the historic rise of renewable energy in India during FY24, thermal energy sources continued to take the lead in India’s total energy generation. However, the good news is that India’s annual solar power generation increased by […] Read more
Gujarat Construction Firm Acquires 65-Acre Land For Hybrid Power Project Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Residential construction company Gujarat Toolroom Limited has announced the acquisition of 65 acres of land on a long-term lease in Gujarat for the establishment of a Hybrid Power Plant. In a regulatory filing, Gujarat Toolroom stated that it has procured a parcel of land spanning 65 acres in Gujarat, earmarked for the construction of a […] Read more
Power Market Update- REC Market Records All-Time Low Price In April Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), India’s premier electricity exchange achieved 9,044 MU overall volume, in April’24, marking a 14.1% year-over-year increase. The renewable energy certificates (REC) at 618 MU, increased 211% YoY. At Rs. 204 per certificate, the REC market recorded an all-time low price in the trading session held on 24th April 2024. The REC […] Read more
CERC Declines Relief To Adani Firm Over Delayed Karnataka Wind Project Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its latest judgment declined to give relief to Adani Renewable Energy Seven Limited (ARSEL). The company had moved to the central commission seeking relief against any possible coercive action from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The petitioner–ARSEL is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of its parent […] Read more
Avaada Energy Gets Rs 1,190 Crore SBI Loan For Gujarat Solar Project Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based green energy company Avaada Energy has announced that it secured a Rs 1,190 crore loan for a new solar project in Gujarat from the State Bank of India (SBI). The project is located in Surendra Nagar district of Gujarat. According to a statement by the company, the loan has been sanctioned for a 20-year […] Read more
Renewables Can Bring Down Singapore’s Gas Dependency To 61%: EMBER Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report from energy think tank EMBER said that Singapore’s heavy reliance on gas-based electricity could be cut down with the expected rise of renewables in the country. The report said that based on its calculations, the share of electricity from gas would drop from 92% in 2022 to 61% by 2035. This was […] Read more