APTEL Order Adds Clarity On Treating Open Access Demand By Grid Operators Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an order last week that will add a dash of clarity on how discoms treat demand from open access customers, the APTEL bench has ruled to set aside an order from MSEDCL where it had denied the open access quantum to a group of customers of Sai Wardha Power Generation Limited. MSEDCL had lost […] Read more
Ladakh: NTPC, Indian Army Set To Build Solar Hydrogen Microgrid Project Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC has partnered with the Indian Army to establish a Solar Hydrogen-based Microgrid at Chushul, Ladakh. This would provide a stable power supply using Green Hydrogen in off-grid Army locations. The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone of this unique project through video conferencing. NTPC has designed this solar hydrogen-based microgrid system to […] Read more
CERC Amends Indian Electricity Grid Code Rules Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recently issued amendments to the Indian Electricity Grid Code, originally released in 2023. These adjustments address various aspects of grid operation, including timeframes for power injection, scheduling of generation, compensation mechanisms, and revisions in scheduling flexibility. One amendment specifies limits on the injection of infirm power, or power generated […] Read more
Power Grid To Raise Funds To Secure Rs 5,000cr Through Bonds Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian government enterprise Power Grid has now decided to raise fresh funding by issuing bonds to secure Rs 5000 crore on a private placement basis. The public-listed company in its latest disclosure before the stock exchange said that the Board of Director of the firm has approved the plan. “…this is to inform that the […] Read more
MNRE’s Plan To Boost Off-Grid Solar In Tribal Areas Gets Impetus Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has secured the sanction of the President for the implementation of its revised funding for the Solar Power Scheme (for tribal and PVTG Habitations/Villages) under PM JANMAN and Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM JUGA). This replaces the previous New Solar Power Scheme (for Particularly Vulnerable […] Read more
Grid Africa Secures R50 Mn Investment From Rifuwo Energy Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Grid Africa, a solar energy solutions company recently secured an equity investment of R50 million from Rifuwo Energy Partners. This funding can help to advance renewable energy projects across South Africa to brace itself from rise in energy costs and can help to support Africa advance its renewable energy projects. The recent application by Eskom […] Read more
UK Gets New Battery Energy Storage System To Augment Grid Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Trina Storage, a global firm working in energy storage solutions, announced the successful grid connection and commissioning of the Maldon 40MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in collaboration with the energy storage specialist Eku Energy. Located in Essex, England, this project marks Eku Energy’s first commercially operational battery storage project in the UK. The deployed […] Read more
Off Grid Solar Market- 5 Key Takeaways From 2024 Trends Report Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy GOGLA and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) of the World Bank have released the 2024 report on Solar Market Trends for Off Grid Solar (OGS). Released every two years, this 7th edition in the series covers 2022 and 2023. The latest Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report (MTR) 2024, warns that a 6-fold increase […] Read more
The Australia Experience: How Energy Storage is Transforming National Grids Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Energy storage has undeniably emerged as a critical component in the growth of solar energy. For much of the last decade, high installation costs and the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources were major barriers to wider adoption. However, advancements in technology and government subsidies have significantly reduced these costs, with increased competition and production […] Read more
