Karnataka Proposes Short-Term Green Energy Open Access Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), in its newly-released draft rules on Green Energy Open Access, has proposed the concept of three different categories of green energy open access consumers. It also includes green energy consumers who can opt for short-term services for less than one year. The new regulations have been named Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission […] Read more
Ajmer Discom Gets Relief As RERC Sets Aside SLDC Order On Open Access Charges Updated On Tue, May 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), in its latest order, granted relief to Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (AVVNL) in a case related to open access charges. The discom earlier had challenged a 2018 order of the State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) which directed the discom to pay for the unscheduled interchange (UI) charges to its […] Read more
Cleantech Forays Into Open Access Of Wind Power, Signs Pact For 25MW Wind Projects Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Cleantech Solar, a renewable energy company, has now marked its entry into the open-access segment of wind energy with its latest proposed wind energy projects. The firm, in its latest development, has signed an agreement with international industrial customers in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu for its upcoming 25MW wind power projects in these states. As […] Read more
HERC Approves Green Energy Open Access Rules, Ensures Not Levying Reliability Charges Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC), in its latest order, approved changes to the draft Green Energy Open Access Rules. This comes after hearing pleas from the electricity generators, power distribution companies, and other stakeholders. The Ministry of Power, earlier on June 6, 2022, came up with its Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy […] Read more
SunSource Commissions 9 MW Solar Open Access Project in UP for Varun Beverages Updated On Wed, Apr 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy A firm that provides solar-based energy and storage solutions, SunSource Energy has shared that it has commissioned a 9 MW (DC) solar open access project in Uttar Pradesh (UP) for Varun Beverages. Varun Beverages is a noted player in the beverage industry and among the largest franchisees of PepsiCo in the world. The PPA paves […] Read more
GERC Fixes Additional Surcharge Payable by Open Access Consumers at Rs. 0.76/kWh Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has fixed the additional surcharge payable by open access consumers for the period of 1st April, 2023 to 30th September, 2023 at Rs. 0.76/kWh. This will be applicable to the consumers of four-state owned DISCOMs, namely Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL), Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL), Paschim […] Read more
Amp Energy India Commissions 5 MW Solar Open Access Project for Biopharmaceutical Firm Updated On Tue, Feb 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy A firm that develops, builds, owns and operates renewable energy power plants, Amp Energy India has commissioned a 5 MW solar power plant for vaccine biopharmaceutical major BSV (Bharat Serums and Vaccines Ltd). The solar project, commissioned in the last quarter of 2022, will come up in Maharashtra’s Osmanabad, and provide solar power to BSV’s […] Read more
Amendments in Electricity Rules Add Clarity On Energy Storage, Open Access Charges Updated On Wed, Jan 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a notification on changes to the Electricity Rules for Consumers, the government has sought to add a level of clarity on charges payable by consumers, as well as the status of energy storage systems. Limit To Open Access Charges The notification starts off by establishing a limit of 20% of the cost of supply […] Read more
MNRE Minister Launches Green Energy Open Access Portal Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy In continuation of several initiatives to promote clean and green energy by Government of India, the Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, R K Singh has launched the Green Energy Open Access Portal today through video conferencing. The Minister of State for Power, Krishan Pal, also graced the occasion. Secretary (Power), Chairperson, […] Read more
