MERC Increases Net-Metering Benefits For Rooftop Consumer Upto 5MW Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest notification, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) allowed net-metering benefits for solar rooftop consumers up to 5 MW in Maharashtra. The state commission brought these changes with an amendment to the existing solar rooftop regulation of 2019. The notification amended several provisions of the MERC (Grid Interactive Rooftop Renewable Energy Generating Systems) […] Read more
Top 5 Reasons Why India’s Power Demand Exceeded Projections Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy India’s power demand has been rising steadily. The country’s higher than anticipated peak demand has been in the news, with peak demand touching a lifetime high of 223 GW in June 2023 when peak deficit touched 0.17 percent. As per the Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR) released by the Central Electricity Authority, the peak demand […] Read more
India’s Renewable Capacity Additions In Oct Dip By 65% On YoY Updated On Thu, Nov 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) hinted at a slump in India’s renewable capacity additions in October. The monthly installed capacity data of October 2023 revealed that India added a meager new renewable capacity of 349 Megawatt (MW). It contrasts with its green energy capacity additions in the previous years during the period. The […] Read more
CERC Asks Karnataka SLDC To Compensate RE Generator For Curtailment Updated On Wed, Nov 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgement asked the Karnataka State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) and other respondents in the case to compensate two solar power generators for curtailment. The order came to the fore when the generators moved to the central commission seeking compensation against the curtailment of renewable power due to orders […] Read more
Adani Discom Used RE Energy To Power Mumbai During Diwali Updated On Tue, Nov 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Adani Electricity, the local power utility in Mumbai has delivered a green gift of sorts on Diwali to the financial capital. The firm says that it met the electricity demand of the territory in the metropolitan city it serves with renewable energy for a continuous four hours on Diwali. This was done during the Diwali […] Read more
100KW Open Access Limit Not Applicable to Captive Consumers: MERC Updated On Tue, Nov 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy It may be recalled that in May, the Ministry of Power has asked all the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) to notify green tariffs under the Green Energy Open Access Regulations. Heeding the request, MERC has introduced the draft notification on Green Energy Open Access. The MERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission) DOA Regulations pave the way […] Read more
EU’s Grid Infrastructure Needs 200 GW Battery Storage: Report Updated On Tue, Nov 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Power Europe report on the use of storage in grid, and the importance of developing supportive energy policy talked about several aspects of the grid infrastructure in the European Union (EU). It underscored the key recommendations for strengthening the EU grid policy to drive transformative changes in the energy landscape for battery storage. […] Read more
Swift Current’s 197 MW Castle Gap Wind Project Set Into Motion Updated On Tue, Nov 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Swift Current has announced that it has kickstarted operations of its 197 MW Castle Gap Wind Project established in Central Texas. The project supplies power to retail giant, Target Corporation. Swift Current and Target Corporation have forged a partnership by way of a virtual power purchase agreement. Presently, the wind project is generating enough energy […] Read more
THDC to Build RE Projects of 3270 MW in Karnataka Updated On Fri, Nov 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Uttarakhand-based government firm THDC India Ltd (THDCIL) has set sights on establishing 3,270 megawatts (MWs) of clean energy projects in Karnataka with emphasis on pumped storage and floating solar in the state. The THDC project in Karnataka is likely to boost the growth of renewable energy in the state also increase the presence of THDC […] Read more
