CERC Takes Into Account PSPs, Offshore Wind, Changes Transmission Rules Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has made changes to the rules about how costs are shared for using the Inter–State Electricity Transmission System (ISTS) These new rules have been named CERC (Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2024. For power plants that connect to both the national (inter-State) and local […] Read more
India’s Coal Sector Need Rs. 3,29,651 Cr Investment For Green Makeover: iForest Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Internationally, countries like the United Kingdom (UK) have recently shut down their last coal power plant. India, despite being the third largest emitter globally, simply cannot follow suit, even as it has established its first committee to develop a just transition framework. This framework aims to prepare guidelines for the government to transition away from […] Read more
Gujarat Set To Build Its First Long Duration BESS Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL), the state electricity regulatory body, has taken the first step to transition from a battery energy storage project to developing its first Long Duration Energy Storage System (LDES) in Gujarat. It has released a draft tender to select developers for an 800 MW (200 MW x 8 Hrs) battery […] Read more
NTPC Announces Winners of 1200 MW Hybrid Tender Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC LImited has now announced the winners of its 1200 MW solar-wind hybrid project tender. As per the details of the tender results, five companies won the tender in different capacities. The lowest bid for the tender was quoted by Rays Power, Refex Green and SAEL Limited. These firms quoted a price of Rs 2.50/kWh. […] Read more
MNRE Aims To Add More Vendors For PM Surya Ghar, Issues EOI Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now planned to boost the network of registered vendors to expedite the growth of residential rooftop installations. The ministry is now trying to spur the growth of solar installations through its PM Surya Ghar scheme where it has planned to install rooftop solar in one crore […] Read more
Microsoft, Google, and Now Amazon- Is Nuclear Hip Again? Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Last month, on September 20 came the news that Microsoft and Constellation Energy, the utility that owns Three Mile Island nuclear power facility, have inked a deal that would help restart Unit 1 at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station. the deal marked the first time a shuttered nuclear plant in the US was […] Read more
Servotech Signs Pact With Ensmart To Boost EV Charging Biz In UK Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian Electric Vehicle (EV) charger maker Servotech Power Systems and UK-based Ensmart Power, working in critical power, solar, and energy storage systems, has signed a sole distribution agreement to expand their EV charger distribution network across the UK and beyond, including North America. This agreement aims to capitalize on the rapid growth of electric vehicle […] Read more
JSW, Tata, Avaada, Juniper Winners Of 1,650 MW MSEDCL Hybrid Bid Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has now announced the winners for its 1,650 MW wind-solar hybrid project tender. It awarded the project to four successful bidders, namely JSW Neo Energy (JSW Energy), Tata Power Renewable Energy, Avaada Energy, and Juniper Green Energy. With the conclusion of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited […] Read more
Ranthambore’s Agrivoltaics Plant Generated 6L Units In 1 Yr Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Nahargarh Ranthambore, a palace-turned-hotel near Ranthambore which roped in agrivoltaics solar plant to offset its energy needs produced 6 lakh units of clean power in the last one year, the management of the hotel said. Situated amidst the lush forest of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, the hotel earlier sought to reduce the carbon footprint to zero […] Read more
