Solar Energy – The ‘Catalyst’ in Commercial Sectors Updated On Mon, Dec 14th, 2015 by Saurenergy In the sector of Commercial Enterprises, for e.g. Inns, Petrol Bunks are progressively utilizing sun oriented energy – even the consumers sit tight for the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to present the “net” metering framework. The energy controller had vowed to gauge the solar power generated by an individual and guarantee suitable […] Read more
Rajasthan Discom Issues Tender Under PM-KUSUM (Component-A) Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to expand the growth of solar power under PM-KUSUM, the Ajmer Discom, Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam (AVVNL) has issued a tender, inviting proposals from interested applicants to set up decentralized solar power plants with capacities from 0.5 MW to 2 MW, to be connected to 33/11 kV substations as identified by Ajmer […] Read more
PM KUSUM: Rajasthan DISCOM Invites Participation Under Component C Updated On Mon, Nov 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Rajasthan DISCOM Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JJVNL), in its latest tender, seeks to implement feeder-level solarization under Component C of PMKUSUM. This component involves ground-mounted solar installations, where land cost is the second most significant expense after solar PV panel costs in the total project budget. The last date for bids submission till 2nd […] Read more
GERC Reaffirms Right Of Developers To Replace Damaged Modules Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) in its latest order said that the solar generators are entitled to replace their older damaged solar panels with new modules by abiding with the committed CUF (Capacity Utilisation Factor). The order of the state power regulator came to the light while hearing a petition of solar power generator […] Read more
UPERC Grants Compensation To SAEL For Increased GST Rates Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) in its latest judgement allowed compensation to SAEL Limited, a solar power generator. The company had earlier moved the state power regulator seeking compensation on account of increase in its project cost due to the rise of Goods and Services Tax (GST). The company had installed a 32 […] Read more
2020 Champion, Vietnam Offers a Cautionary Tale On Renewable Growth Updated On Fri, Jan 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Just when Vietnam has emerged on the global map as a ‘solar hotspot,’ after a stupendous 2020, the government has declared that no solar energy will be added in 2022 as the grid system is failing to accommodate the solar power produced. Vietnam may not repeat the success of yesteryears but there is credible evidence […] Read more
POSOCO Report Finds Clear Bias Against RE Developers in Tamil Nadu Updated On Wed, Sep 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Following APTEL’s order in August, the Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO) has submitted a report on renewable energy curtailment in Tamil Nadu. The order, widely welcomed by solar developer bodies like the NSEFI, had asked for verification of claims made by both sides on the issue of curtailment. As it turns out the POSOCO […] Read more
Clean Energy Flunks The Easy Financing Test Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy For a Sector that requires one of the largest sustained funding requirements in decades, financing for clean energy investments in India has had a rocky ride. The three year lock-in for developers is the most recent obstacle. Bankability. That’s a word that is highlighted proudly across the solar chain, and whose value can never be […] Read more
MNRE Directs SECI, NTPC to Release Bank Guarantees for RE Projects in 45 Days Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has directed SECI and NTPC to release the Performance Bank Guarantees for the solar and wind energy projects in 45 days The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has directed the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and NTPC Ltd., the two leading state-owned agencies involved in the renewable energy sector to release […] Read more
