Discoms Have Total Unpaid Dues of Rs 29,136cr, R.K.Singh tells Rajya Sabha Updated On Tue, Jul 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister RK Singh informed Rajya Sabha today that the electricity distribution companies (Discoms) had a total unpaid dues of Rs 29,136 crore as of July 24, 2023. These payments were to be made to the country’s power-generating companies (gencos). It was in addition to the balance legacy dues of Rs 61,025 crore. The […] Read more
Avaada Group in MoU with REC for INR 20,000 Funding Updated On Thu, Jul 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy On the sidelines of the fourth meeting of the G20 Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG), Avaada Group, has announced a partnership with the Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), concretized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement ushers in support for Avaada’s energy transition ventures, with the total investment reaching INR 20,000 crores over the next five […] Read more
GERC Approves RE Generator’s Right To Replace Damaged PV Modules Updated On Tue, Jul 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest order, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Authority (GERC) withheld the rights of solar energy generators to replace damaged and defective solar modules. The state electricity commission passed the order while hearing a petition filed by Jai Hind Projects Limited, a solar energy generator. Its solar company has a 5-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in the […] Read more
SECI Issues RFS for Selection of Green Hydrogen Producers under SIGHT Scheme Updated On Mon, Jul 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Request for Selection (RFS) for selection of Green Hydrogen Producers for setting up production facilities for Green Hydrogen in India under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme (Mode-1-Tranche-I). SECI has been appointed as the implementing agency for the SIGHT Programme- Component I: […] Read more
Gujarat Issues Draft Tariff Determination Norms For Solar-Wind Hybrid Projects Updated On Wed, Jun 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has now come up with a discussion paper to develop a tariff framework for the procurement of power from wind-solar hybrid projects. It is applicable for wind-solar hybrid projects and such projects with storage too. It has asked the stakeholders and public to comment on the draft proposals by the end […] Read more
The Top 5: States For Renewable Energy in India Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy India’s power generation mix is rapidly shifting towards a more significant share of renewable energy. Today, India is the world’s third largest producer of renewable energy, with over 41 per cent of its installed electricity capacity coming from Renewable Energy Sources. Based on the recent Installed Capacity Report by Central Electricity Authority, this article sheds […] Read more
SJVN, Dhaani Renewables, Apraava Energy Among Winners of 1.2 GW SECI Tender Updated On Mon, Jun 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy State-owned entity SJVN Ltd arm SJVN Green Energy has won a 200 MW wind power project won through competitive bidding in a tender floated by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). SJVN Green Energy won the full quoted capacity of a 200 MW wind power project at the rate of Rs 3.24 per unit. Apraava […] Read more
Paresh Ranpara Joins Grid India as Director, Human Resources Updated On Thu, Jun 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Paresh Ranpara has joined the Grid Controller of India (effective 31.05.2023) as Director, Human Resources. Ranpara has almost three decades of experience as an HR professional in the power sector. His professional experience entails his role as the General Manager of Human Resources at Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL). The newly appointed Director of […] Read more
Gujarat Discoms To Get 500 MW Of Solar Power At Rs 2.51/unit Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Electricity distribution companies in Gujarat are all set to get green energy from its 500 Megawatt (MW) grid-connected solar projects in the state with a tariff of Rs 2.51 to Rs 2.52 per unit. The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) recently approved these tariffs. It comes after the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) moved a petition […] Read more
