NTPC Objects To Solar Cell Imports From China, Loses Case Before CERC Updated On Tue, Jan 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a recent case before the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), Indian power behemoth NTPC objected to the plan of a solar power developer to continue importing solar cells at higher prices. The development came to the fore when Solairepro Urja Pvt Ltd, a Pune-based solar developer, moved CERC seeking compensation. The firm demanded compensation […] Read more
ESMAP, World Bank Report Make Case For Energy-Plus Storage In India Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent report from the World Bank on energy storage program, introduced a framework for addressing intermittency challenges in solar and wind energy. The proposed solution involves integrating battery energy storage to manage variable energy output effectively. This report is by the Energy Management Assessment Program (EMAP) in collaboration with the World Bank (WB), the […] Read more
Open Access: MERC Disallows Discoms To Levy Cross Subsidy Surcharge Updated On Thu, Dec 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest judgment disallowed the local discoms of Thane in Maharashtra to levy Cross-Subsidy Surcharges (CSS) for open access consumers. The verdict from the state regulatory body came to the fore after Mindspace Business Parks Pvt Ltd (MBPPL) and Gigaplex Estate Pvt Ltd (GEPL) moved the MERC. Both […] Read more
Solalite Power & ACME Take Home Highest Capacity in NTPC 1500 MW Wind-Solar Tender Updated On Thu, Dec 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd. has recently finalized a highly competitive bidding process for wind-solar hybrid power procurement in Tranche-1 (ISTS), open for development anywhere in the country. The tender, boasting a capacity of 1,500 MW, culminated in a reverse auction held on December 27, 2023. The initial L1 tariff was set low at INR 3.35 per kilowatt-hour […] Read more
Sterlite Power Acquires Neemrana II Kotputli Transmission Limited from PFC Updated On Thu, Dec 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Sterlite Power, a power transmission developer and solutions provider in India and Brazil, has announced the acquisition of Neemrana II Kotputli Transmission Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) from PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL). PFCCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), a Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise. The project was awarded to […] Read more
Suzlon Secures 300 MW Order For Its 3 MW Turbines From Apraava Energy Updated On Thu, Dec 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian Wind Energy company Suzlon Group today announced a new order win for the development of a 300 MW wind power project for Apraava Energy Private Limited. Suzlon will install 100 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 3 MW each at the client’s site in […] Read more
2023 Proved Brightest For Wind Power Generation In India: Govt Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister R.K Singh in a written reply before the parliament shared data on the contribution of wind energy in the total energy mix in the last three years. The data revealed an incremental growth in the wind generation capacity to the overall renewable energy. The data said that 2023 proved fruitful for the wind […] Read more
Ostro Energy Eligible For Compensation Due To Change In GST Rates: CERC Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its latest judgement awarded compensation to Ostro Energy Private Limited, a renewable energy company. The compensation was awarded to it on account of surge in Goods and Services Tax (GST) after submitting its bid for a government project. As per the case details, Ostro Energy is a power […] Read more
43 Pumped Hydro Storage Projects With 55 GW Capacity Under Survey: Govt Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister R.K Singh in a written reply before the Parliament stated that a total of 43 Pumped Hydro Storage Projects (PSPs) are under survey and investigation in the country. He mentioned that these projects have an aggregate installed capacity of 55,085 MW. The minister also said that a total of four PSPs are […] Read more
