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
MNRE Clarifies On Applicability of ALMM Rules For Open Access, Net Metering Projects Updated On Tue, Oct 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an office memorandum on October 7, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued some key clarifications regarding it’s rules for usage of ALMM (Approved list of module manufacturers) modules across projects in India. The ministry, through another OM, had mandated the use of ALMM modules for all projects approved post April 1, […] Read more
KMF Invites Proposals for 100 MW Solar Project in Open Access Group Captive Mode Updated On Thu, Sep 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producer’s Limited (KMF) has invited proposals to provide project management consultancy services to assist the federation in setting up an approximately 100 MW group captive open access solar power project. The last date for submitting the online bid is October 4, 2022, and the bids will be opened on October 7, 2022. […] Read more
India Added 1.9GW Of RE Open Access Capacity In FY22 Updated On Thu, Aug 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy The falling costs of renewable energy and the decarbonisation goals of commercial and industrial consumers are driving the uptake of renewable energy open access power. The renewable energy open access (OA) market, which has been expanding in almost all key renewables-rich states in recent years, will continue to overcome policy hurdles to grow organically in […] Read more
