US Slaps 50% tariffs On Chinese Solar Cells Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy In its continuing efforts to build, and protect existing US solar manufacturers from Chinese imports, US President Joe Biden has announced a series of tariffs directed towards Chinese goods, including solar cells. Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, solar cells – whether assembled or not into modules – tariffs will increase from […] Read more
NTPC Discovers Tariffs Below Rs 4.65 In 3 GW FDRE 2 Auctions Updated On Sat, Mar 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC’s 3 GW FDRE (Firm and Dispatchable Renewable energy) Tranche 2 auctions. Meant to supply round the clock power through the Inter State Transmission System (ISTS), the auctions were launched in October last year, and widely seen as a key milestone in plans to add storage capacity to the grid. The prices discovered by NTPC […] Read more
MPERC Revises Tariff Reduction, Green Certification Witnesses 42% Reduction Updated On Thu, Mar 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) in its recent notification has announced a 42% reduction in its recent tariff revision and also removed the limitation on the minimum consumption for availing of green energy certification. This revision was made for consumers availing of green energy from distribution licensees only to reduce their carbon footprint and […] Read more
KERC Revises Electricity Tariffs, Reduces Power Charges Updated On Thu, Feb 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has revised the retail supply tariff for the financial year 2024-25 for all the distribution licensees. KERC tariff order found a marginal surplus for FY2024-25. It mentioned about reduction in tariffs to commercial, industrial consumers, and domestic consumers (consuming above 100 units per month). For low-tech domestic lighting, the […] Read more
GERC Revises Tariff To Rs 2.57 For 700 MW Project Between SECI, GUVNL Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat Electricity Regulation Commission (GERC) recently approved the power usage agreement signed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECIL). The agreement was undertaken for procurement of 700 MW power from their solar PV power plant that is to be set up under Ministry of New and Renewable […] Read more
SJVN Concludes 1500 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Auction With Competitive L1 Tariff of Rs 3.43/kWh Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVN), a renewable energy sector company has announced that it successfully concluded a reverse auction for a 1500 MW wind-solar hybrid project on February 20. The auction witnessed competitive bidding, resulting in the establishment of an opening L1 tariff of INR 3.43 per kWh. During the auction, Juniper Green Energy […] Read more
No Decision On Rajasthan Discom’s Plea To Levy Green Energy Tariff Updated On Fri, Jan 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in its latest order declined to give an immediate relief to the discoms of Rajasthan in the matter of levying Green Energy tariffs. Earlier, the Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL) moved a petition on behalf of other major discoms in the state. This included petitions from the Ajmer […] Read more
Gujarat Wind Developers Blame OEMs, Others For Higher Wind Tariff Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Wind developers in Gujarat now have justified higher wind project tariffs, attributing this to the monopolistic attitude of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and other price hikes in the market. The information was recently featured during the hearing of a case in the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC). The case was related to the adoption of […] Read more
No Assessment Done On The Financial Impact Of Uniform RE Tariff: Govt Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh in his recent written reply given in the Parliament said that the government is yet to implement the Uniform Renewable Energy Tariff. In his response made before the Lower House, he also said that the ministry has now done any financial assessment on the likely impact […] Read more
