Solar power production in India getting impacted by forest fires: Study Updated On Wed, Apr 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Forest fires that plague different parts of India, especially during summers, play a major role in reducing solar power production in India, a study has found. Several factors such as clouds, aerosols, and pollution generated from various sources limit the solar irradiance, causing performance issues in the photovoltaic and concentrated solar power plant installations. Large-scale […] Read more
Power ministry seeks EOI to set up pilot mfg zone for power & RE sector Updated On Thu, Apr 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has sought Expression of Interest (EOI) for setting up a manufacturing zone on pilot basis for Power & Renewable Energy Sector. The Ministry had earlier issued orders conveying implementation of a Scheme for Setting up a Manufacturing Zone for Power and Renewable sector on pilot basis with a budgetary outlay […] Read more
CERC Deviation Settlement Mechanism To Hurt Renewable Players, Says NSEFI Updated On Mon, Apr 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a letter to Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi, Secretary, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), a key developer body of renewable players has flagged major industry concerns on the Deviation Settlement Mechanism for renewable energy as notified by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). The new rules […] Read more
CERC Adopts Tariff for SECI’s Manufacturing Linked Solar Tenders Updated On Mon, Apr 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has accepted Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited’s (SECI) request for the adoption of tariff for 8800 MW of solar power plants connected to inter-state transmission system (ISTS) linked with setting-up of solar manufacturing plant, selected through competitive bidding process as per the official guidelines issued by Ministry of […] Read more
CAKE Kalk AP (Anti-Poaching) Updated On Mon, Mar 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy PRODUCT BRIEF: The Kalk AP (Anti-Poaching) is an electric cross motorcycle by electric moped manufacturer CAKE from Sweden Product Features: The Kalk AP has a 11,000 watt electric motor with 280 Nm torque. The top speed is dependent on the gear configuration and is +90 km/h. The moped has a 50 Ah Lithium battery for […] Read more
CERC nod for hydropower contracts in GTAM for HPO Compliance Updated On Mon, Feb 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a recent ruling, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted approval to the Indian Energy Exchange Limited (IEX) to introduce hydropower contracts in Green Term-Ahead Market (GTAM) on its platform to facilitate the compliance of Hydropower Purchase Obligation (HPO) by obligated entities. The Ministry of Power (MoP) has set a target of 30000 […] Read more
APTEL Clears Way For BSES Discoms to exit NTPC’s Dadri-I PPAs Updated On Wed, Feb 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a major relief to BSES Yamuna and BSES Rajdhani, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has upheld the appeal by the two DISCOMS and allowed them to withdraw from the power purchase agreements (PPA) and supplementary PPA with NTPC’s Dadri I plant. The key reason behind the order is that the power generating plant […] Read more
PFC, REC Make Further Reduction in Lending Rates Updated On Wed, Jan 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy State-owned non-banking financial companies Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Limited have further reduced their lending rates across all types of loans by 40 basic points (Bps), Ministry of Power (MoP) has said. Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Mr. R.K. Singh expressed satisfaction at the continued efforts by both the companies […] Read more
Around 20 Indian States Commit to Power Sector Reforms Updated On Wed, Jan 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy Almost 20 states expressed interest in benefitting from power sector reforms in 2020 on account of incentives by way of increased market borrowing space, Ministry of Power (MoP) recently said in an official statement. The Ministry of Finance launched a programme in June 2021 to allow additional borrowing space to state governments on the condition that […] Read more
