Tata Cleantech Report On The Indian Renewable Open Access Landscape Updated On Wed, Aug 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy A joint venture between Tata Capital Limited and International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group), Tata Cleantech Capital Ltd (TCCL), has made a report on the market trends and state comparatives of Indian Renewable Open Access. Globally, commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers, or corporates, account for 64% of the total electricity consumption. Under open access electricity […] Read more
CERC Declines to Review Order on Tariffs on Plea by TPDDL Updated On Mon, Jul 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a judgement released on July 24, 2021, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has rejected the plea of Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) to review an old order which carried incorrect tariff figure with regards to a power supply agreement signed with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The issue was the inadvertent […] Read more
Solis Delivers 110kW Inverters for Installing Rooftops to a UK Manufacturer Updated On Fri, Jul 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Solis delivered its 110kW inverter to install a rooftop solar power system for a plastics manufacturer, Faerch Plast. China’s global photovoltaic string inverter manufacturer, presented under the Solis brand, Ginlong Technologies Co., Ltd. has worked alongside UK renewable energy company Engenera to install a rooftop solar power system for a plastics manufacturer, Faerch Plast. At […] Read more
California’s ‘Solar Deflation’ Offers Lessons In Managing Solar Expansion Updated On Fri, Jul 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Breakthrough Institute has released a report analyzing solar value deflation in California from 2014 to 2020, during which period the value of solar fell by around 37% relative to other sources of electricity. While on the face of it, this is great news, as it is a big reason why solar has gained, and […] Read more
Oriano Bounces Back in Business With 350 MWp of New Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based Oriano Solar has started constructing 350+ MWp of utility-scale solar projects across various states in the country. With this project, the construction engineering company has more than Rs 300 crore-contracts in hand. In development business, Oriano said it recently won 70 MW of allocation in the state of Uttar Pradesh for C&I customers and closed […] Read more
RE Capacity Addition to Grow to 11GW in FY22, Predicts ICRA Updated On Fri, Jul 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy While renewable energy capacity addition reduced by 1.3 GW last year due to coronavirus-induced disruptions, ICRA expects the capacity addition to improve to 10.5-11 GW in FY22, led by a strong project pipeline of approximately 38 GW. Additionally, more than 20 GW RE projects are under the tendering phase from various nodal agencies, providing visibility […] Read more
Except Two, All Union Territories and Goa Fail to Meet RPO Targets FY21, Shows JERC’s Analysis Updated On Thu, Jul 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Except Chandigarh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, all other union territories and Goa have failed to achieve their solar renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets, shows the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC)’s analysis of RPO targets for 2020-21 based on the data received from the regions under its jurisdiction. The full analysis can be accessed here. […] Read more
GERC Proposes to Limit Net Metering Till 10 kW for Rooftop Solar Updated On Wed, Jul 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has released a draft notification that is aimed at amending the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (Net Metering Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive Systems) Regulations, 2016. The new regulations will come into force with effect from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. Net metering is a utility billing […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Announces Financial Assistance for Solar Rooftop Plants Updated On Mon, Jul 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Corporation Limited (APEPDCL) announced last week that residential customers interested in installing grid-connected rooftop solar (RTS) plants would now be entitled to receive central financial assistance. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sanctioned 8MW capacity in the residential sector under Phase II of the RTS program for […] Read more