CERC Notifies Draft Regulations 2022 for Issuance of RECs Updated On Wed, Feb 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has notified Draft Regulations, 2022, for the issuance of renewable energy certificates (RECs), which are aimed at developing the renewable power market. CERC has invited comments, suggestions, and objections from the relevant stakeholders and interested persons with respect to the Draft Regulations. The responses are to be sent on […] Read more
Azure Power refinances its 600 MW solar project Updated On Wed, Feb 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Azure Power Global Limited has said that it has refinanced its 600 MW solar power project – which is based in the state of Rajasthan – at the lowest rate of interest in its portfolio up to the present time. The company statement says that it has successfully refinanced its existing project finance facility of […] Read more
Kerala Plans 200 MW Renewable Projects Over 10 Dams Updated On Tue, Feb 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is seeking bids to develop 100 megawatt (MW) each of wind projects and floating solar projects. All of these projects will be constructed in ten dams of the state. The government has said that the bids for the wind energy projects shall open on February 24. It has also […] Read more
Enfinity Global adds to portfolio in Japan 250 MW solar portfolio worth $1 billion Updated On Mon, Feb 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Enfinity Global Inc., a leading renewable energy and sustainability services company, has announced the acquisition of a 250 MW solar photovoltaic portfolio in Japan with an enterprise value of $1 billion. This acquisition consolidates Enfinity Global’s platform in Japan and positions the company for further expansion in the country. The acquisition includes three operational large-scale solar power plants and […] Read more
MNRE Minister confirms fresh bids to be called for expanded Solar PLI Scheme Updated On Sun, Feb 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy Union minister for Power and Renewable Energy RK Singh has said that the fresh bids will be invited for the setting up of 40,000 MW production capacity for solar modules and cells under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had made an additional outlay of Rs 19,500 crore for the PLI scheme […] Read more
China’s sunset on wind and solar subsidies could impact climate change efforts: IFFRAS Updated On Wed, Feb 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy International Forum for Rights and Security (IFFRAS) – a Canada based think tank – has reported that the renewables’ expansion that has been in full flow in China can see a reversal. In 2021, China finally ended many subsidies on solar and wind energy. This will discourage the use of cleaner sources of energy and […] Read more
APTEL Clears Way For BSES Discoms to exit NTPC’s Dadri-I PPAs Updated On Wed, Feb 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a major relief to BSES Yamuna and BSES Rajdhani, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has upheld the appeal by the two DISCOMS and allowed them to withdraw from the power purchase agreements (PPA) and supplementary PPA with NTPC’s Dadri I plant. The key reason behind the order is that the power generating plant […] Read more
As Power minister R.K. Singh responds to Telangana CM KCR, power reforms at risk? Updated On Wed, Feb 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a release yesterday, the Press Information Bureau(PIB), on behalf of the MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) has carried a strong rebuttal from Power Minister R.K. Singh, of statements ascribed to Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR). R.K. Singh has termed as a ‘lie’, a claim attributed to KCR, that the central […] Read more
15 GW Solar Projects risk impact from BCD on April 2022, Says NSEFI Updated On Mon, Feb 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy With barely six weeks to go before the the Basic Customs Duties (BCD) on solar module imports(40%) and solar cells (25%) kick in, the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) has written to the MNRE to make a case for grandfathering of these projects. By grandfathering, these projects would, in effect be exempt from […] Read more
