NVVN’s 500MWh Storage Tender Breaks New Ground With Record Low Tariffs Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam’s (NVVN) first standalone energy storage tender has broken new ground with record low tariffs. While the bids come with viability gap funding, even after accounting for that, the winning bids are lower than the lowest seen so far at Rs 3.41/unit by SECI. The tender with a total capacity 500 MW/ […] Read more
IEA Flags Supply Side Risks For Global Energy Security Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The global energy landscape, as detailed in the World Energy Outlook 2024, highlights the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a clean energy future amidst growing geopolitical risks and economic uncertainties. With events like the conflicts in the Middle East and Russia’s war in Ukraine, the global energy market’s fragility is apparent, influencing both traditional […] Read more
Sharp Fall In BESS Tender Bids Signals Faster Energy Storage Additions In India Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy In the past three months multiple BESS (Battery-based Energy Storage system) tender results have pointed to yet another mini-disruption in the fast-evolving Indian renewable energy sector. Energy storage targets for 2028 might be a lot closer in 2026 itself. The price drops have been attributed primarily to falling lithium cell costs, which have led to […] Read more
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
JSW Neo Energy Limited to Acquire Hetero Group RE Portfolio Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSWNEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, signed definitive agreements this week, to acquire three Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) from Hetero Labs Limited and Hetero Drugs Limited (Hetero Group). These SPVs collectively hold a cumulative wind energy generation capacity of 125 megawatts (MW). The transaction is subject to the […] Read more
Maharashtra: JSW Energy Signs Pact For 1200 MW Hybrid Projects Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy JSW Renew Energy Six Limited and JSW Renew Energy Thirty Limited, stepdown subsidiaries of JSW Energy Limited have signed Power Purchase Agreements (“PPAs”) with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (“MSEDCL”) for STU-connected Solar-Wind Hybrid Capacity. The company has signed PPAs for two hybrid projects, each with a capacity of 600 MW, totalling 1,200 MW. […] Read more
Raptee.HV Launches India’s First High-Voltage Electric Motorcycle Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy Chennai-based Electric Vehicle (EV) startup Raptee.HV has now launched India’s first high-voltage electric motorcycle, which is developed with the technology being used in electric cars across the world, the company said. This enables the Motorcycle to deliver a performance rivalling the 250-300 cc ICE counterparts with significantly less heat. “With this High-Voltage (HV) technology, Raptee.HV […] Read more