SAEL, Renew Power, Jakson, Avaada Among Winners of Big 2000 MW SECI Tender Updated On Sat, Jul 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the results for its tranche XI bidding for the big tender for 2000 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar projects in the country. Jakson, Eden Renewables, SAEL, Shiva Corporation, ReNew Power and Avaada Energy have been declared winners through competitive bidding. While SAEL and ReNew Power […] Read more
GERC Approves RE Generator’s Right To Replace Damaged PV Modules Updated On Tue, Jul 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest order, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Authority (GERC) withheld the rights of solar energy generators to replace damaged and defective solar modules. The state electricity commission passed the order while hearing a petition filed by Jai Hind Projects Limited, a solar energy generator. Its solar company has a 5-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in the […] Read more
India Needs More RE In Power System To Meet Climate Goals: IEEFA Report Updated On Thu, Jul 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new report by the International Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) asks that India accelerate integration of renewable energy into its power system to meet its climate goals. The report said that between 2016 and 2022, the share of renewable energy generation in India’s total energy mix increased merely by 6.5 percent. But the […] Read more
State Commissions Can’t Decide On Trade Margins In ISTS Projects: APTEL Updated On Mon, Jul 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL), in its latest judgment, ruled that State Commissions do not have the jurisdiction to take a call on the trade margins for Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) power projects. The apex tribunal passed the order while hearing a case between the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) against an impugned […] Read more
West Bengal Proposes A Ceiling Tariff For Small Renewable Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has now released its draft regulations to govern the tariff determination in the state for different forms of electricity generation. The new draft regulations have been named WBERC (Modalities of Tariff Determination) Regulations 2023. The Commission has asked the public and the stakeholders to send their comments on the draft […] Read more
Gujarat Issues Draft Tariff Determination Norms For Solar-Wind Hybrid Projects Updated On Wed, Jun 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has now come up with a discussion paper to develop a tariff framework for the procurement of power from wind-solar hybrid projects. It is applicable for wind-solar hybrid projects and such projects with storage too. It has asked the stakeholders and public to comment on the draft proposals by the end […] Read more
India Will Surpass 100 GW of Solar Installed Capacity By Early 2024: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy A study entitled ‘Global Market Outlook For Solar Power 2023-2027’ (With a Focus on South East Asia) has been released. The major findings of the insightful report are as follows- Top Five Countries in Installations The top five countries that added solar installations in 2022: 1. China: 100 GW (Approx) 2. US: 21.9 GW 3. […] Read more
SJVN, Dhaani Renewables, Apraava Energy Among Winners of 1.2 GW SECI Tender Updated On Mon, Jun 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy State-owned entity SJVN Ltd arm SJVN Green Energy has won a 200 MW wind power project won through competitive bidding in a tender floated by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). SJVN Green Energy won the full quoted capacity of a 200 MW wind power project at the rate of Rs 3.24 per unit. Apraava […] Read more
IEA Says Solar PV Capacity Additions Will Slowdown In India In 2023 Updated On Mon, Jun 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy The new report by International Energy Agency (IEA) – Renewable Energy Market Update, June 2023 – has said that the utility-scale solar PV projects are expected to slow briefly in 2023 due to supply chain challenges, lower auction volumes and trade policies. The IEA report has shown concern as solar power is India’s largest renewable […] Read more