NTPC Secures Highest VGF Support For CPSU Scheme Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC has emerged as the largest beneficiary of the central government grant under the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II (Government Producer Scheme). Latest data shared by the government before the Rajya Sabha revealed the levels of allocations given to different CPSUs. The government aids these CPSUs for setting up grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) […] Read more
NGEL Invites EoI For 4 MW/12 MWh Solar Plus BESS Project In Great Nicobar Updated On Wed, Mar 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), an NTPC subsidiary, has issued a tender to build a solar plant with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Great Nicobar Island (GNI), India. NGEL through this EoI targets building a tentative planned capacity of up to 5 MW for the solar plant with a BESS capacity of up […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Issues PHS Policy To Add 12 GW Of 4-Hour ESS Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh requires 29,956 MW of solar and 5,293 MW of wind capacity by 2034-35 to meet its energy demand. Under the CEA’s resource adequacy plan for Madhya Pradesh, it projects a 5.36% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in energy capacity from 2024-25 to 2034-35 to meet state power needs. Madhya Pradesh’s recent scheme for […] Read more
Adani Green Wins 1.25 GW Pumped Hydro Storage Project From UPPCL Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has received a Letter of Award (LOA) from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for 1,250 MW of energy storage capacity from Pumped Hydro Storage Projects (PSP). The Panaura PSP project has a minimum commitment of 40 years. It will be located in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, and is expected […] Read more
FDRE Projects Prone To Several Financial Risks, Says EMBER Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy A new report from Ember maps various financial risks associated with renewable projects. Based on the assessment of these risks, the report estimates the premiums associated with them and the overall impact of the risks on the cost of capital. The report moves beyond traditional “thumb rules” for calculating risk premiums by adopting a data—and […] Read more
CERC Adopts tariff For SECI’s 1200 MW Wind Solar Hybrid Projects Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an order dated February 18, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has adopted the proposed tariffs for SECI’s 1200 MW Hybrid projects comprising wind and solar energy under Tranche VIII. SECI had issued the letter of awards to the winning bidders on June 20, 2024. The projects will now await the signing of formal PPAs, […] Read more
Govt Amends Bidding Rules, Tightens Default Penalties Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) recently announced a series of amendments to the prescribed guidelines for a tariff-based competitive bidding process. These amendments are meant for the procurement of power from grid-connected solar, wind, and hybrid power projects. The government’s latest notification builds on previous guidelines, including those issued in July 2023 for energy storage projects, in […] Read more
MERC’s No To Wind-Solar-Thermal Bundling for OA Consumers In Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an order that left some hope for a future rethink on the issue, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has rejected a plea by the Captive Power Producers Association(CPPA) in the state to direct the key state discom/s to allow bundling of solar, wind and thermal power for use by captive consumers too. MSEDCL […] Read more
NTPC Green, UPRVUNL Form JV For Renewable Park Projects Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), an NTPC Limited subsidiary, and, Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL), a state-owned thermal power utility in Uttar Pradesh entered into a 51:49 joint venture (JV). This collaboration aims to develop, operate, and maintain renewable energy parks and projects. NTPC Green announced its latest joint venture (JV) in […] Read more
