APERC Approves Cancellation of Two Wind PPAs, Orders Discom to Pay Compensation Updated On Wed, Jul 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has issued a new order, ruling that the power purchase agreements (PPAs) entered into by wind developers Vibrant Greentech and Chaitanya Projects with the Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh (APSPDCL) were not binding for the state distribution company. The ruling came in response to the petitions filed […] Read more
NHPC Enters Rajasthan, with 600 MW Solar Tender Updated On Wed, Jul 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Hydro energy PSU NHPC (National hydroelectric Power Corp), which has also made some strong solar energy plans, has invited bids for a 600 MW ISTS (Inter State Transmission System) connected solar project. The tender, which covers engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for the project/s, is planned for Deora village of the Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan. […] Read more
MERC Signals Go Slow On AEML’s RE Procurement Plans for Mumbai Updated On Tue, Jul 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued a new order, allowing Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd (AEML) to initiate the bidding process for the procurement of power upto 500 MW on round the clock (RTC) basis from grid connected renewable energy power projects, complemented with other non-renewable energy source. The commission has partly accepted AEML‘s […] Read more
5MW Second Phase Solar Plant Commissioned by GMR Hyderabad Airport Updated On Tue, Jul 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) said yesterday that it has commissioned the 5 MW second phase of its solar power plant, taking its total solar power capacity to 10MW. The solar plant, set up for captive consumption, is spread over an area of 45 acres and comprises over 30 thousand solar panels that have […] Read more
Woodmac Predicts Low Solar Achievement Rates for India By 2030 Updated On Tue, Jul 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Market Research firm Wood Mackenzie (Woodmac) says that Asia Pacific solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity could triple to 1,500 gigawatts (GW) by 2030. China To Remain Leader Even as China will remain leader in the region, woodmac says low completion rates in India mean the country will miss its 100 GW solar target for 2022, […] Read more
President Kovind’s Childhood Home in Rural UP Goes Solar Updated On Mon, Jul 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy President Ram Nath Kovind’s residence ‘Milan Kendra’ in his native village of Paraunkh, Uttar Pradesh, has now become solarised, a move that should boost awareness about the rooftop solar industry in the region and beyond. Located 70 km away from Kanpur, the President’s childhood home is now powered by a 5 kW solar plant, which […] Read more
Tata Power, Azure Win MSEDCL Hybrid Tender With Rs 2.62 Bid Updated On Mon, Jul 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power (TP Saurya Limited) and Azure Power have edged out RenEw Power to win the Hybrid MSEDCL tender for wind and solar combined. The winning bidders came in with bids at Rs 2.62, a paisa lower than RenEw Power’s Rs 2.63 bid. The tariff is less than 10 percent higher than the one discovered […] Read more
RE Capacity Addition to Grow to 11GW in FY22, Predicts ICRA Updated On Fri, Jul 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy While renewable energy capacity addition reduced by 1.3 GW last year due to coronavirus-induced disruptions, ICRA expects the capacity addition to improve to 10.5-11 GW in FY22, led by a strong project pipeline of approximately 38 GW. Additionally, more than 20 GW RE projects are under the tendering phase from various nodal agencies, providing visibility […] Read more
With Elevation To Cabinet Rank, Performance Rewarded For R.K. Singh Updated On Thu, Jul 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy For R.K Singh, the former IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officer who was first inducted as the Minister of State For Power in PM Modi’s cabinet back in September 2017, the rise to cabinet rank in under 48 months has been marked with some huge milestones. The latest jump makes him a key ‘doer’ in the […] Read more
