MoP Advises REIAs To Co-Locate ESS With Solar Plants In Upcoming Tenders Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released an advisory on the co-location of energy storage systems (ESS) with solar plants. Its latest advisory aims to incorporate a minimum of a 2-hour co-located Energy Storage System (ESS) equivalent to 10% of installed solar capacity in future tenders. The notification stated, “This requirement will help mitigate intermittency […] Read more
MoP Sets New Bidding Guidelines for Pumped Storage Projects Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has introduced a new set of rules to promote the development of Pumped Storage Plants (PSPs). The government’s latest norms aim to provide a standardized procurement framework based on open competitive bidding. They also establish clear risk-sharing mechanisms among various stakeholders. The government’s latest notification applies to developers and procurers […] Read more
MoP Enforces EV Charging Norms On Battery Swapping Centers Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has recently issued updated guidelines for the installation and operation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure. These guidelines aim to support the growing requirements of EVs with integrated batteries while establishing standards for battery swapping and battery charging companies and service providers. The notification on EV charging integrates elements from […] Read more
MoP New Rule Aims To Bring Transparency In Electricity Distribution Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) recently introduced reforms to electricity and distribution regulations aimed at enhancing system transparency through the new Electricity Distribution (Accounts and Additional Disclosure) Rules, 2024. MoP through its latest provision aims to bring claims or sums recovered through tariff order as recoverable, thereby to be included as revenue in the financial […] Read more
Draft Norms: MoP Proposes Timeline Of 66 Months For PSPs Updated On Fri, Aug 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Read more
Draft Norms: MoP Proposes Timeline Of 66 Months For PSPs Updated On Fri, Aug 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has now issued draft guidelines for the issuance of tenders related to Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs). The new proposed norms mandate that the on-river PSPs need to commence its operations after 66 months after the signing of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). For the off-river projects, the developers need to […] Read more
MoP Amends Electricity Act For Power Trade With Neighbors Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy On August 12, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has amended the Import and Export of Electricity Act 2018 through an Office Memorandum, enabling the export and import of electricity to and from India. Under the revised guidelines, the government modified Clause 5.2 9(a) and Clause 8.9 to permit generating companies and distribution companies to export […] Read more
MoP Releases Norms To Compensate For Damages Under Right Of Way Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) recently issued guidelines for compensating Right of Way (RoW) regarding transmission lines. These guidelines aim to expedite construction and ensure timely completion by addressing RoW issues effectively, particularly in urban areas. The guidelines specify compensation for damages related to RoW under the Electricity Act among other guidelines. The new guideline […] Read more
MoP Issues Viability Gap Funding Guidelines For BESS Project Updated On Fri, Mar 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued the guidelines for the Rs 94 billion program to provide viability gap funding (VGF) of up to 40% to develop 4,000 Mh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) capacity across the country. According to the MoP, the budget that has been allocated to the programme stands at $37.6 […] Read more
