Welcome Back! CERC Order on Connectivity for RE projects With ISTS Connections Updated On Tue, Feb 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy On February 20, in one of its more far-reaching orders since reconvening with the addition of a member legal, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released its new order on regulation 27 of the CERC (Grant of Connectivity, Long-term Access and Medium-term Open Access in inter-State Transmission and related matters) Regulations, 2009. The order […] Read more
Rajasthan to Focus On Renewable Energy Projects for Special Package Under IPS Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Niranjan Arya, six renewable energy projects in Rajasthan have been recommended for consideration of a special package under the state’s investment promotion scheme (IPS). According to the sources from meeting, the proposals are from varied sectors like energy, textile, and manufacturing assuring to generate over […] Read more
Tata Power Reports Q3 Results, Strong Showing by Renewables Biz Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power has announced its results for Q3, reporting a robust overall performance, with a strong showing in the renewable business. Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, has announced its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2020. Reporting a robust overall performance, the firm highlighted its strong showing in the renewable business. The […] Read more
Corporate Renewable PPAs in India may Increase in 2021: Report Updated On Fri, Jan 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy A report has found that corporate renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) in India may increase in 2021, despite setbacks from COVID-19. A new report has found that corporate renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) in India may increase in 2021, despite setbacks from COVID-19. The report by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), shows […] Read more
Technical Complexities Will see Hybrid Tariffs Garner a Premium Over Solar: Ind-Ra Updated On Tue, Jan 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Ind-Ra believes technical complexities in hybrid renewable project development could weigh on the project economics and tariffs assumption. A new research note by India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) believes that upcoming wind-solar hybrid auctions will spark cautious optimism among independent power producers. Technical complexities related to grid integration and inclusion of floor capacity proportion of […] Read more
Tender Issued for Hydro Plus Floating Solar Hybrid Project in Mumbai Updated On Tue, Dec 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy MCGM has tendered for a renewable hybrid energy project of 20 MW hydro power capacity and 80 MW floating solar capacity at the Vaitarna lake. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) acting through the Municipal Commissioner, has issued a tender for the selection of developers for procurement of a renewable hybrid energy project to […] Read more
SECI Closes 1.2 GW Hybrid Tender Issued in January, Lowest Bid at Rs 2.41/kWh Updated On Thu, Dec 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has finally closed its tender for setting up of a 1.2 GW hybrid projects in India with 3 firms submitting the lowest bid of Rs 2.41/kWh The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has finally closed its tender for setting up of a 1.2 GW ISTS-Connected solar-wind hybrid power projects in India under Tranche-III. […] Read more
Uneven Grouping of Renewables Leading to Curtailments in India: TCCL Updated On Thu, Dec 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electricity demand in India grew at a CAGR of 5.1% over the last decade from FY 2011 to FY 2019. However, this fell to a mere 1.2% in FY 2020. India was already facing an economic slowdown, with industrial output declining to an 8-year low during the year, but compounded by the impact of the […] Read more
Preparing For a Renewable Future- The Business Models That Matter Updated On Tue, Dec 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy If there is one thing the renewable energy sector cannot be accused of doing, it is to look back too much. The solar sector in particular has everything to look forward to, considering the strong momentum it has built up globally. The Covid-19 crisis has only sharpened those opportunities, and possibilities of even more support […] Read more