Avaada, ReNew, Sprng Among Winners of 1000 MW SECI Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Dec 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The 1000 MW solar tender (under tranche XI) by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) has announced Avaada Energy, Sprng Energy, ReNew Solar Power, and Solarcraft Power India 8 (Blupine Energy) as its winners. Avaada and ReNew bagged the highest capacities of 300 MW while Sprng Energy won a capacity of 250 MW. While these […] Read more
CERC Grants Compensation To Azure Power Over ‘Change of Law’ Events Updated On Fri, Dec 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest judgment, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) allowed Azure Power compensation for ‘change of law’ events. These events were related to the Goods and Service Tax (GST) surge on solar products. The detailed order said that the case was related to three projects of Azure. This includes two 300 MW solar plants, each situated […] Read more
Motovolt, German Firm Swobbee In Tie-up For Battery Swapping Stations Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Motovolt Mobility Pvt. Ltd, an e-mobility brand, has collaborated with German climate-tech firm Swobbee to establish 200 battery swapping stations across India within the next 24 months. This partnership aims to address the challenges associated with electric vehicles (EVs), with a primary focus on battery charging time, cost, and life to elevate the overall user […] Read more
MERC Rejects MEDA’s Plea For 50% Local RE Procurement By Discoms Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency had filed a petition with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) asking it to issue appropriate directions to distribution licensees (discoms) to meet 50% of total Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) requirement by purchase of energy from Renewable Sources within the State. Maharashtra has achieved installed capacity of 10,799 MW as […] Read more
CERC Allows Compensation To RE Firm For Higher Duties On Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest judgment, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) allowed compensation to a renewable energy company against the imposition of increased import duties on solar cells. The case was related to a Rajasthan-based solar project. On July 30, 2018, the Indian government imposed higher duties against the import of solar cells into India. On […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Systems in Contract with NTPC for 152 MWp Domestic Content Requirement PV Modules Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has signed a contract to supply 152 MWp DCR (Domestic Content Requirement) solar PV modules for NTPC Limited (NTPC’s) Nokh Solar PV Project in Rajasthan. The project holds a significant order value of approximately INR 418 crore. NTPC […] Read more
EU New Electricity Market Design To Speed-Up Renewable Deployment Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report shared by the European Council and the Parliament has revealed that they have reached a provisional agreement to reform the EU’s electricity market design (EMD). “This deal is great news, as it will help us reduce even more the EU’s dependence on Russian gas and boost fossil-free energy to cut greenhouse gas […] Read more
BluPine Energy Achieves Financial Closure for 120 MW Solar Project in Gujarat Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy Company BluPine Energy, established in India by global infrastructure investor Actis, announced financial closure for its 120 MW solar project situated in Gujarat, secured under the GUVNL 16 tender. The electricity generated from this plant will be supplied to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 25 […] Read more
Battery Swapping Firm RACE Energy Sets Foot into Sri Lanka Market Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Hyderabad’s RACE Energy, a deep-tech electric vehicle infrastructure firm for battery swapping, has marked its entry into international markets by stepping foot into the Sri Lankan market. RACE Energy has joined hands with Lanka E-Mobility Solutions (LeMS) towards piloting its battery swapping technology. This announcement comes under the ‘e-wheel’ brand for electric three-wheelers in Colombo. […] Read more
