3 GW Of Pumped Hydro Projects Set To Boost MSEDCL’s Portfolio Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra is set to witness the addition of 3 GW of energy storage projects through Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs). These new projects are expected to meet the growing demand of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL). Two companies, JSW Neo Energy Limited and Torrent Power Limited, have secured contracts to build the projects. […] Read more
WTO Establishes Panel To Ascertain Tax Credits Rule Under IRA Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) at a recent meeting agreed to a request from China to establish a dispute panel. This panel will rule on the WTO compatibility of certain tax credits under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The move was expected after China made it clear that it opposed […] Read more
Saur Energy International August 2024- The Wait for Great Renewable Deals Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Editorial What happened to those unbelievably low solar tender bids? People still remember how bids breached the Rs 2 per unit floor, back in 2020 at an auction by GUVNL. However, after a brief time, prices climbed yet again, and in a period of volatility since that the industry has rarely seen, today rule in […] Read more
Gujarat Plans To Add 40MW By Solarising Govt Buildings Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has now planned to add 40 MW of new solar capacities by solarising its government buildings. In its one of the recent tenders, GEDA sought bidders who can form a Joint Venture with the government to install rooftop solar on government buildings. As per the mandate, the state nodal […] Read more
4-Year Project Delay Proves Expensive For Rajasthan Solar Developer Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) bench has gone with the views of the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in a case (appeal no 172 of 2019) involving a solar power developer, Arjun Green Power Pvt Limited against the order of the former. Case Overview: Arjun Green Power Pvt. Ltd., a solar power developer, appealed […] Read more
SJVN Invites Developers To Build RT Solar Projects On Gov Buildings Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN has invited proposals from developers to set up 5830 kW of grid-connected rooftop solar power projects (without battery storage). SJVN is developing these on Union Government buildings across seven states, as designated by the MNRE under the PM Suryaghar scheme. These states are NCT of Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and […] Read more
Maharashtra Launches Solarization of Lift Irrigation Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Government of Maharashtra (GoM) has undertaken the process of solarization of Lift Irrigation Schemes that supports the agricultural regions. These regions could not be promoted through the traditional irrigation system because of geographical constraints. Furthermore, the problem of forest clearance does not permit the implementation of the traditional methods of irrigation in some region. […] Read more
MP and UP to Collaborate on a 2 GW Solar Project Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy In what is probably a first at this scale for a renewable project, Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Uttar Pradesh (UP) are undertaking a new 2 GW solar power project which would help to meet the seasonal electricity demands of both states. Madhya Pradesh’s peak power demand usually coincides with rabi crop season between October and […] Read more
ICRA Sees FDRE, RTC Projects As Key Drivers Of India’s RE Growth Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by the Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA) foresees a rise in renewable energy capacity in the next six years in India. It is estimated that the share of renewable energy (RE), plus large hydro, in all-India electricity generation, will increase to over 35% in FY2030 from 21% in FY2024. ICRA […] Read more