EVs, Batteries Can Drive Solar Rooftop Growth, Says Report Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy In order to boost the growth of renewable energy including solar rooftop, the dropping costs of electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries with equal grid market access can be helpful, says the report released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). This ‘Electric Vehicles and Batteries Can Drive Growth of Residential Solar’ report […] Read more
Solar Prosumers in Goa Get Faulty Bills, Still Awaits Subsidy Payment Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy After spending lakhs of rupees on rooftop solar installations, solar prosumers (producers and consumers of solar power) are now distressed as the electricity department failed to account for the solar power that their plants have been supplying to the grid. Receiving their first bills after a period of six months since their solar installations were […] Read more
JSERC Approves PPA For Procurement of 10 MW Solar Power Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The state commission of Jharkhand has approved a PPA signed between JBVNL and SECI, subject to approval by the CERC. The Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) acting on a petition filed by the Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) has approved the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for procurement of 10 MW solar power. JBVNL had […] Read more
Kerala Commission Orders State Discom to Clarify PPA Arrangements For Wind Project Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Commission noted that both the parties need to arrive at a consensus for getting the approval of the PPA to be entered, and regarding the tariff, commercial operation date. The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) recently held a hearing for a petition filed by Kosamattam Finance Ltd. (KFL) regarding the project tariff period, […] Read more
Vestas to Supply Turbines For Fortum’s First Large-Scale Project in Finland Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Turbine delivery is scheduled for the second quarter of 2020, while commissioning is planned at the latest in the first quarter of 2021. Vestas has secured an order from Nordic clean energy company Fortum, for the 90 MW wind project Kalax in the province of Närpio in Western Finland, the first large-scale wind energy project […] Read more
Maharashtra Discom Warned Over Late Payment to Wind Developers Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy If MSEDCL deviates from its commitment to Petitioners to clear the dues within the time limit, penal interest will accrue thereafter at 1.25% per month on any Late Payment Surcharge/Delayed Payment Charge. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has cautioned state Discom Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Corporation Ltd. (MSEDCL) over the delay in making payments […] Read more
Haryana Open Access Move Shows High Potential From C&I market for Renewables Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy With Amplus Energy announcing a 750 crore investment to establish 150 MW of solar capacity in Haryana, the C&I (corporate and industrial) market has a new state to cheer for. The announcement by Amplus follows the change to the state rules brought in by the Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA) in March 2019, when […] Read more
Tata Power Renewables Wins Dholera Solar Auction with Rs 2.75/kWh Bid Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Tata Power’s renewable arm, Tata Power Renewable Energy has emerged as the winner in the latest solar auction conducted by the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for awarding 1000 MW capacity to be built at the Dholera Solar Park. In response to the 1000 MW tendered capacity, and in the third time of asking after […] Read more
Discom-Driven Rooftop Solar Program Approved in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has approved a DISCOM-driven solar rooftop program proposed by the Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APEPDCL). APEPDCL had filled a petition with the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) seeking approval for the implementation of a discom driven solar rooftop program devised under the technical assistance […] Read more
