CERC Grants Compensation To Azure Power Over ‘Change of Law’ Events Updated On Fri, Dec 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest judgment, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) allowed Azure Power compensation for ‘change of law’ events. These events were related to the Goods and Service Tax (GST) surge on solar products. The detailed order said that the case was related to three projects of Azure. This includes two 300 MW solar plants, each situated […] Read more
UK-EU New Trade Rule To Support, EV Manufacturers And Consumers Updated On Fri, Dec 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The United Kingdom government (UK) and European Union (EU) have recently announced their agreement to extended trade rules on electric vehicles (EVs). The move is set to help the manufacturers and consumers save up to £4.3 billion in additional costs. This agreement can provide long term certainty for automotive industry and boost electric vehicle sales […] Read more
Suzlon Secures Repeat Order Of 193.2 MW From Gujarat Hybrid Project Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Suzlon today announced bagging a new order for the development of a 193.2 MW wind power project for The KP Group. This will be part of Wind-Solar Hybrid and STU’s (State Transmission Utility) tariff-based project for increasing Renewable Energy contribution in the state of Gujarat. Suzlon will supply 92 units of their S120 – 2.1 […] Read more
India Awards More Than 8GW Of Energy Storage Tenders: IEEFA Report Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian policymakers have recognised the importance of energy storage systems (ESS) to the country’s evolving power landscape and have already awarded more than 8 gigawatts (GW) of such tenders, allocating 60% of these in 2023 alone, according to a new joint report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research […] Read more
Maharashtra Leads In Providing Incentive Under The Rooftop Solar Program In 2023 Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power (MNRE) informed the parliament in a written reply to the renewable energy capacity in the country has increased by about 2.35 times in the last decade. Among other details, the minister gives a state-wise detail of subsidies provided under various schemes to encourage new and […] Read more
India’s RE Sector Saw FDI Equity Investment of USD 6,137.39 Mn in Last 3 Financial Years Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power, R.K. Singh, disclosed measures taken to entice Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India’s renewable energy sector. Currently, India’s FDI policy permits up to 100% investment in the renewable energy sector through the automatic route. According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), […] Read more
UPNEDA Sets Sights on Selecting Solar Power Developers for 500 MW Rooftop PV Project Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency has issued a tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of 500 MW of grid connected rooftop solar PV project on Government / semi-government buildings and other Institutions at various locations in Uttar Pradesh under RESCO Model on net metering basis through tariff […] Read more
MERC Rejects MEDA’s Plea For 50% Local RE Procurement By Discoms Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency had filed a petition with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) asking it to issue appropriate directions to distribution licensees (discoms) to meet 50% of total Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) requirement by purchase of energy from Renewable Sources within the State. Maharashtra has achieved installed capacity of 10,799 MW as […] Read more
BSPGCL Looks for Solar Developer for 185 MW PV Project with 254 MW BESS Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd (BSPGCL) has issued a tender looking for a solar developer for the development of a 185 MW solar project in Kajra, Lakhisarai district. It will be supplemented by a 254 MW Battery Energy Storage System. The Battery Energy Storage System must be established for power delivery of a […] Read more
