CERC Allows Fortum Subsidiary To Retain Connectivity For 300 MW Karnataka Project Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an interesting order earlier this week, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission allowed SolarOne Energy Private Limited, a subsidiary of Finnish major Fortum, to retain 300 MW connectivity it had been allotted from the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL). The issue arose after CTUIL moved to cancel connectivity citing failure to sign PPA […] Read more
CEA Proposes Key Changes In Draft Regulations For Connectivity Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy In a draft notification proposing specific changes through a second amendment to the to the Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022, the Central Electricity Authority has proposed some key changes. The first amendment was done back in 2023, while the regulations were published in 2022. Key proposals (amendments) include […] Read more
CERC Rejects Windpower Windfarm’s Grounds for Failure to Commission Project Updated On Thu, Dec 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy A petition filed by Airpower Windfarms, contending that because the Gujarat Energy Development Authority (GEDA), refused to extend the developer permissions, it was unable to commission its project, has been turned down by the Central Regulatory Electricity Commission (CERC). The firm said that it was granted Stage-I Connectivity on 13.7.2018 and Stage-II Connectivity on 24.8.2018 […] Read more
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
MNRE Issues Guidelines For PM-KUSUM Scheme At Feeder Level Updated On Mon, Dec 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable (MNRE), after consultation with state governments, has decided to issue Guidelines for Implementation of Feeder Level Solarisation under Component-C of PM-KUSUM Scheme. The Scheme consists of three components. Component-A includes installation of Decentralized Ground Mounted Grid Connected Renewable Power Plants, Component-B includes installation of standalone Solar Powered Agriculture Pumps […] Read more
Majority Of Punjab’s Govt Buildings Not Solarised, Indicates Data Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest data released by the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) reveals that the majority of government buildings in the state lack access to solar power. Most of these buildings do not have rooftop solar facilities, indicating a heavy reliance on grid electricity. This data emerges at a time when several state governments are actively […] Read more
Hyundai Motor, Fourth Partner Collaborate For 118 MW RE Project Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Fourth Partner Energy Private Limited (FPEL), through its Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), FPEL Tamil Nadu (TN) Wind Farm Private Limited, recently signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)s with Hyundai Motors for both wind and solar power. FPEL TN Wind Farm Private Limited, an SPV created by the Telangana-based Fourth Partner Energy, aims to enhance the company’s […] Read more
UPNEDA To Develop Solar Project In Mau On Govt Land Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Agency (UPNEDA) has now decided to develop a solar project in Mau district on government land. The state nodal agency for green energy has now also issued a tender in this regard for developing a 5 MW of solar project in the region. The last date of tender […] Read more
IREDA Expands Horizon Woth International Credit Rating from S&P Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has secured its international credit rating from S&P Global Ratings Limited. The Indian lender has been assigned ‘BBB-‘ long-term and ‘A-3’ short-term issuer credit ratings to IREDA, with Outlook ‘Stable’. This rating will enable IREDA to expand its reach in the international market, tapping into attractive sources of […] Read more