TNERC announces new solar power tariff Updated On Fri, Apr 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has passed comprehensive tariff order on Solar Power which comes into force from 1st April this year. The tariff works out to Rs.5.10 per unit for Solar PV projects and Rs.11.12 per unit for Solar Thermal projects without AD benefit. The AD benefit component of the tariff is […] Read more
MSMEs and SSI sought for separate electricity tariff, urges for solar use Updated On Mon, Feb 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Small Scale Industries (SSI) are seeking for separate electricity tariff. Both MSMEs and SSIs have detailed their presentation before Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) last week. MSME associations jointly organizing an awareness programme in Karnataka on ‘Roof Top Solar Power Generation’ to encourage the SMEs and SSIs to […] Read more
Solar Power Tariffs to witness Legitimate Fall – Study Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Despite aggressive bidding, debt viability of projects with low execution and counterparty risks — especially those under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission scheme and Solar Park scheme, is likely to remain intact,” said a recent report of India Ratings and Research, or Ind-Ra. Solar power tariffs—which hit a low of Rs 4.34 per unit […] Read more
Europe’s Big Battery Hope NorthVolt Files for Bankruptcy Formally Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Northvolt, the Sweden based battery maker that many in Europe saw as a future champion, has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden on Wednesday. Northvolt has reportedly raised has raised more than $14 billion, which clearly wasn’t managed too well, as the firm’s bankruptcy filing in the US in November last year demonstrated. “Northvolt has experienced […] Read more
MNRE: Solar Cells Made With ‘Blue Wafers’ Won’t Qualify As DCR Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a latest move, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) clarified that domestically manufactured solar cells which are produced using ‘blue wafers’ would not qualify under Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) norms. The ministry issued a formal notification today in this regard. Blue Wafers refer to diffused wafers, usually imported in India from other […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Issues PHS Policy To Add 12 GW Of 4-Hour ESS Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh requires 29,956 MW of solar and 5,293 MW of wind capacity by 2034-35 to meet its energy demand. Under the CEA’s resource adequacy plan for Madhya Pradesh, it projects a 5.36% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in energy capacity from 2024-25 to 2034-35 to meet state power needs. Madhya Pradesh’s recent scheme for […] Read more
PowerGrid Wins Bid For Andhra Pradesh Transmission Project Updated On Fri, Mar 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian transmission company Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) successfully bids for the Andhra Pradesh transmission project. This project is under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding to establish the Inter-State transmission system for the project namely “Transmission System Strengthening at Kurnool-III PS for Integration of Additional RE Generation Projects” on build, own, operate and transfer […] Read more
GUVNL Awards 250 MW Solar Tender With Greenshoe Option At ₹2.60/kWh Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy GUVNL has recently concluded its 250 MW solar auction with a greenshoe option. These projects were awarded to three winners: Welspun Renewable Energy, Avaada Energy, and SAEL Industries. GUVNL issued the tender for this project in January 2025, and the results were announced within a record time of two months. As per the tender announcements, […] Read more
India’s Surge In Tendered Capacity Of RE Projects faces Multiple Risks Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s two consecutive years of record renewable energy tendering capacity has placed the country on a record capacity addition trajectory. With tenders equaling 73 GW in 2024 versus 58 GW in 2023, the numbers have surpassed even the central government’s own targets of 50 GW per year. These are among some of the findings of […] Read more
