NTPC Delivers 295.4 Billion Units , Growth Of 11.6% During Apr-Dec 2022 Updated On Tue, Jan 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy National Thermal Power Corporation, India’s largest power generating company, has announced that it has recorded a generation of 295.4 billion units of power during April to December period of 2022. NTPC held that through this it has registered a growth of 11.6 per cent compared to the same period of the previous year (2021). NTPC […] Read more
Haryana (HERC) Amends Renewable Purchase Obligation Policy, Adds Wind Updated On Tue, Jan 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Haryana has made the renewable purchase obligation (RPO) system more dynamic and eased the liability of stakeholders as it has included wind energy within the ambit of RPO. In an important development, the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has amended the policy on RPO by including wind energy and aligning solar energy to the other […] Read more
Turkey Imposes Regulation on Buildings to Meet 5% Energy Needs from RE Updated On Tue, Jan 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The world is ramping up energy efficiency efforts by establishing new building codes. Recently, India also set up new norms, including for residential buildings, under the ambit of Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022. In its bid towards decarbonization, Japan has also mandated the installation of solar panels for new homes post 2025. Now, Turkey has […] Read more
As Chinese Majors Slash Wafer Prices Dramatically, Expect Moderation In Panel Prices Finally Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy China is the world’s largest producer of solar panels and any price fluctuations in the country have implications for the rest of the world with respect to supply chain and supply and demand dynamics. As per a report by the International Energy Agency, China dominates the photovoltaic industry with 80% share. This domination is particularly […] Read more
Bihar (BERC) Gives Green Signal to 600 MW Solar Purchases From SECI Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has given nod to procurement of 600 MW of solar power from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in Tranche-VIII by the distribution companies (DISCOMS). BERC has allowed the procurement at a tariff of Rs 2.50/kWh. The trading margin has been kept by the regulator at Rs 0.07 for […] Read more
CERC Rejects Azure’s Plea for Extension of LTA Start Date, Exemption from Transmission Charges Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The CERC has quashed the petition of Azure Power and its subsidiaries Azure Power Forty-Three, Azure Power Forty-One and Azure Power Maple, which sought the extension of the long term access start date. The petition also pleaded for extension of deadline from completion of the dedicated transmission line and pooling substation and exemption from transmission […] Read more
Draft Solar Policy of Delhi Wants 6000 MW Installation by 2025 Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Delhi government has accorded approval to the draft Solar Policy 2022 under which the state wants to install solar capacity to 6,000 MW by 2025. In the previous solar policy released in 2016, Delhi had targeted to install solar power of a cumulative capacity of 2,000 MW of solar power by 2022. Readers will […] Read more
With Rising Demand, Tech Advancements, Govt Push in ’22, EV Firms Are Raring to Go in ’23 Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy To circumvent the impact of increasing oil import bills, Indian government’s policy initiatives over the last couple of years has accelerated the adoption of e-mobility. As per the Ministry of Heavy Industries estimates, in 2022, 7.47 lakh EVs were sold under the FAME-II Scheme, as compared to 2.37 Lakh sold in FY2021-22. Faster Adoption and […] Read more
Torrent Power Mulls Over Buying 1.1 GW Clean Energy from ReNew Energy Global Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Ahmedabad-based Torrent Power, that looks into the generation, transmission and distribution of power, is in the midst of discussions with ReNew Energy Global Plc for the purchase of clean power projects, the capacity of which will stand at 1.1 GW. Sources have revealed that the deal is valued at $1.2 billion. ReNew Energy Global Plc […] Read more