Delhi Gets First Commercial Utility-Scale BESS Project After DERC Approval, Backed By GEAPP Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a significant step, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has granted regulatory approval of India’s first commercial standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. This groundbreaking initiative is supported by The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP’s) concessional loan amounting to 70% of the total project cost and is in partnership with IndiGrid and BSES Rajdhani […] Read more
With Legislations In Hand, Virginia Set To See A Rise Of Community Solar Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Since 2022, efforts to kickstart a shared solar programme in southwest Virginia in the United States (US) have been stalled. But this year, a renewed push brought it to life. The General Assembly at the Senate and the House of Delegates passed separate legislations, SB 253 and HB 106, to enlarge Dominion Energy’s existing community […] Read more
After Solar & Wind, Adani Green Bets Big On PSP Business Updated On Tue, May 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has now planned to go bullish on Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) in India. The company, while declaring its latest Q4 results talked about adding 5 Gigawatt (GW) of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) by 2030. With a fresh thrust on PSPs, the renewable company upgraded its renewable capacity target from 45 […] Read more
Uttarakhand Proposes Revised RPO Compliance Norms With Timelines Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has now come up with its draft regulations relating to Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO). The proposed draft regulation aims to amend the existing UERC (Tariff and Other Terms for Supply of Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources and non-fossil-based Co-generating Stations) Regulations, 2023. The State Electricity Commission proposed the new […] Read more
News in Brief May 6 – US Wind Generation Drop, Engie, Sungrow in Africa Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Sungrow Sings Pact With Two South African Firms Global inverter and energy storage company Sungrow has signed an agreement with two South African distribution companies to increase its footprint in the African market. This included its agreement with Herholdt’s and ARB. The global company said the attempt would solidify its presence in South Africa’s renewable energy sector. […] Read more
TPREL, SJVN Sign PPA For 460 MW Firm & Dispatchable Project Updated On Sat, May 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SJVN Limited (SJVN), an Indian Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), for a 460 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) Project. The plant, designed to meet the 460 MW FDRE requirement, integrates solar, wind, and battery storage technologies to ensure efficient energy […] Read more
Sushil Sharma Assumes Additional Charge As CMD In SJVN Updated On Sat, May 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Sushil Sharma has assumed additional charge of Chief Managing Director (CMD) and Dir. (Personnel) of SJVN Ltd. Presently, Sharma is serving as Dir. (Projects) in SJVN and was recommended for the post of CMD, SJVN after a rigorous selection process by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) on April 8, 2024. He played a pivotal […] Read more
NTPC-REL Seeks Bids For 900 MW Project In Madhya Pradesh Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC-REL) has invited online bids for land and power evacuation packages for a 900 MW ISTS-connected solar project In Neemuch region, Madhya Pradesh. NTPC-REL’s tender document mentioned that the project requires government/private contiguous land of 5 Acres/MW on a freehold/leasehold basis near Neemuch ISTS substation in Madhya Pradesh, the lease period […] Read more
FY24: India’s Annual Solar Power Generation Increased By 14%: CEA Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has now released its annual renewable energy generation report for 2023-24. The report revealed that despite the historic rise of renewable energy in India during FY24, thermal energy sources continued to take the lead in India’s total energy generation. However, the good news is that India’s annual solar power generation increased by […] Read more
