MEDA Allowed to Get Rs 2.25 to Rs 2.52 for Wind Projects With Expired EPA’s Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy The MERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission) has allowed, with conditions, MEDA’s demonstration wind projects, which had outlived their EPA (Energy Purchase Agreement) period with MSEDCL, to earn revenues on the basis of MOU’s with the state discom. The Commission accorded approval to proposed power procurement arrangement between Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited and Maharashtra […] Read more
MERC Gives Captive Power Producers Until March 2021 to Fulfill RPO Obligations Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a further concession to Captive Power producers (CPP)in the state, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has allowed fossil fuel-based captive power producers and Open Access consumers until March 2021 to fulfill their renewable purchase obligations (RPO). Taking into account the massive impact of the Covid lockdown on industries in the state and their markets […] Read more
Bifacial PV’s Getting Indian Developers Interested In Trackers Again: Dan Shugar Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Since co-founding Nextracker in 2013, CEO Dan Shugar has made it one of the manufacturing success stories of the sector. The firm has delivered trackers for over 35 GW of solar plants till now. The firm has now expanded its portfolio to include yield and performance software and global services. SaurEnergy Group Editor Prasanna Singh […] Read more
Value Unlocking by Creating Demand and Not Just Supply-Side Incentive or Protectionist Policies Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Most economic principles rely on the fundamental fact that both demand and supply exist and a market’s primary role is to bring this demand and supply to an equilibrium. However, demand is a summation of both Effective Demand (known) and Latent Demand (to be realized) and supply side incentives rarely work in the long term […] Read more
India Pledges to Tighten up Solar Equipment Imports Soon : RK Singh Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy India will soon tighten provisions for imports of solar equipment in order to encourage more domestic manufacturing, RK Singh has said. India will soon tighten provisions for imports of solar equipment in order to encourage more domestic manufacturing even as power demand post the covid outbreak has rebounded, RK Singh, Minister for New and Renewable […] Read more
This Energy Efficiency Day, Suntuity REI aims to make India an energy independent country Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy With the growing environmental hazards due to increasing carbon emission through fossil fuel, it is the need of the hour to resort to sustainable sources of energy like renewable energy. In a country like India, there are still hundreds of villages which are yet to receive electricity. With Energy Efficiency Day round the corner, Suntuity […] Read more
Average Spot Power Price Drops 3% in September to Rs 2.69/Unit Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The average spot power price fell by 3 percent to Rs 2.69 per unit in September as compared to the year-ago period on the IEX, mainly due to ample supply. The average spot power price fell by 3 percent to Rs 2.69 per unit in September as compared to the year-ago period on the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) mainly due to ample supply. The electricity […] Read more
Andritz to Supply Equipment for Greenko’s 1200 MW Pumped Storage Project Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Andritz has received a contract from Greenko for the supply of electro-mechanical equipment for the 1200 MW Pinnapuram pumped storage plant in Andhra Pradesh. Australia-based international technology group Andritz has announced that it has received a contract from Greenko Energy Private Limited, an independent Indian power producer (IPP), for the supply of electro-mechanical equipment for […] Read more
PM-KUSUM – The Solar Saviour? Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The PM-KUSUM scheme seeks to be the ultimate gamechanger for energy security and the rural economy. We examine the early challenges that it is facing and come to a conclusion. It’s a great idea that will need tweaks to increase coverage, and some key policy interventions to get on schedule. By Prasanna Singh You know […] Read more
