Tata Steel Slips Up On RPO Obligations In Jharkhand, Penalised Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an order involving Tata Steel and the JSERC versus Green Energy Association, the Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) has ruled against the exemption from Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) for Tata Steel during the years 2011-14. The main issue was Tata Steel’s contention that its captive cogeneration exceeded the RPO requirement, an argument that managed […] Read more
Jharkhand: DVC Opens Bid To Build 234 MW Floating Solar Project Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) recently released a tender to build a 234 MW grid-tied floating solar PV (FSPV) plant. This project is located on DVC’s Maithon Dam Reservoir at Maithon Jharkhand. The project included a 10-year comprehensive Operations and Maintenance (O&M). The last date for bid submission is 7th January 2025. The DVC tender said […] Read more
Jharkhand: DVC Opens Bids To Setup 10 MW Floating Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Jharkhand-based state-owned company Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has released a tender for a 10 MW floating solar plant at Chandrapura Thermal Power Station in the state. It sets November 12th 2024 as the last date for bid submission. The state-owned corporation, Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), invited bids to develop a 10 MW(AC) grid-tied floating solar […] Read more
Jharkhand Plans RESCO Aid To Boost Solar Growth In Giridih Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has now decided to rope in the services of RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) to boost the growth of solar energy in Giridih. Giridih is the proposed solar city of Jharkhand. As the per the plan of the state renewable agency of Jharkhand, JREDA seeks to develop a […] Read more
Jharkhand: JREDA Issues Tender For 47 Solar Minigrids Updated On Thu, Aug 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy To promote the solar mini/ micro grid, Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has issued a tender for five-year operations and maintenance of 47 mini/micro grids installed in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. Apart from maintenance and operations, the tender also includes repairing/ replacement of PCUs, modules and batteries among other components. As per the […] Read more
L&T Emerges Lowest Bidder For 100 MW Jharkhand Floating Solar Project Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), announced Larsen and Toubro (L&T) Limited as the most advantageous and lowest L1 successful bidder for a 100 MW floating solar PV project. SECI commissioned this project for operation and management (O&M) design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, and commissioning of the floating solar project for five years. […] Read more
JSERC Brings Regulation For Group Net Metering & Virtual Net Metering In Jharkhand Updated On Mon, Feb 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) recently released its (Group Net Metering and Virtual Net Metering) Regulations, 2024. Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission regulates the net metering and virtual net metering in the state, describe these concepts, their application to the consumers and redress their grievances. JSERC notification stated, “Group Net Metering’ is an arrangement in […] Read more
IEEFA Cites Jharkhand Solar Policy To Support Blended Finance For DRE Updated On Fri, Feb 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by Institute for Energy Economics and Finance (IEEFA) has put the spotlight on the role of blended finance as a medium to support transition to renewable energy in developing countries. The report defines blended finance as a medium to support scaling up financing for assets such as mini grids that have the […] Read more
L&T Construction Wins 75MW Order For Floating PV In Jharkhand Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Larssen & Toubro (L&T), an Indian multinational company engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing and Services recently bagged an order to establish a 75MW Floating Solar Photovoltaic (PV) plant on the Panchet Dam in Jharkhand. This plant forms part of the Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Park being developed on Damodar Valley corporation reservoirs in […] Read more
