CERC Approves NTPC License for Inter State Trading of Electricity Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy CERC based on materials on record and its finding has directed that NTPC be issued a Category ‘I’ license for inter-State trading in electricity in India. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in May had approved the application filed by NTPC Ltd. to grant the PSU with an electricity trading license in the country. The […] Read more
Is AP’s New Government Hurting Solar and Wind Investments Across India? Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy After his resounding victory in the assembly polls, this is one promise industry wishes new CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy wouldn’t keep. But to the alarm of many, the Chief Minister seems to be serious about his threat to relook all the previous tenders, including solar and wind energy tenders, signed by the previous government, especially […] Read more
Global Wind Capacity to Grow by 60% Over Next 5 Years Updated On Tue, Jul 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Global wind power capacity additions are expected to sit at an annual average of 71 GW from 2019-2023 and 76 GW from 2024-2028, according to a new analysis. Global wind power capacity additions are expected to sit at an annual average of 71 GW from 2019-2023 and 76 GW from 2024-2028, according to a new […] Read more
As DRC Takes Charge at MNRE, A Busy Period Beckons Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has finally set up the dispute resolution committee it promised earlier this month. Announced by the Power Minister Shri. R.K. Singh, the commitee is tasked with the job of settling disputes that arise between government agencies and private sector players . This committee is comprised of three former civil […] Read more
Dispute Resolution Committee Takes Shape as Power Minister Selects Members Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a major decision to facilitate the solar and wind energy projects R K Singh, Power Minister has selected the members of the Dispute Resolution Committee In a major decision to facilitate the solar and wind energy projects, R K Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) has approved […] Read more
MNRE Sets Up Committee For Handling Disputes Between Developers and SECI/NTPC Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has observed that there a need for a Dispute Resolution Mechanism for resolving the unforeseen disputes b/w developers and SECI/NTPC. In a major decision to facilitate the solar and wind energy projects, RK Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) approved a proposal to set up a Dispute […] Read more
MAHAGENCO Retenders 750 MW of Solar For Agricultural Feeders Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy MAHAGENCO has issued it’s tender for 750 MW solar PV projects to cater to the agricultural feeder load of various substations, for a second time. The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) has issued it’s tender for the development of 750 MW grid-integrated solar photovoltaic (PV) projects to cater to the agricultural (AG) feeder load […] Read more
In New Innings, MNRE Minister Alive To Payments Issue For RE Producers Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The statement by the Power and New and renewable energy minister R K Singh that the government is building a payment security mechanism to protect developers from delays on generation payments is to be welcomed, as it shows a rightful recognition of a key issue plaguing the sector. A pricing squeeze of the sort the […] Read more
R K Singh Seeks Removal of Priority Sector Lending Limit for RE Sector Updated On Tue, Jun 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Indian Power and new renewable energy minister R K Singh yesterday pitched for removal of priority sector lending limit for green energy projects. In the meeting, it was decided that MNRE would follow up with RBI for removal of the priority sector lending limit for RE sector. This will encourage the Public Sector Banks to […] Read more
