Inter-state transmission lines are planned and implemented for Supply of Power from Surplus States to Deficit States Updated On Thu, Jul 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy Minister PiyushGoyal in Lok Sabha informed that the inter-state transmission lines are planned and implemented as a part of the evacuation system from inter-state generation stations and also as system strengthening projects. The inter-state transmission lines are used for delivery of power from the generating stations to their […] Read more
GMR Energy sells stake to Adani Transmission Updated On Sat, Jul 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy GMR Energy Limited (GEL) has entered into definitive agreements with Adani Transmission Limited (ATL) to sell its 74% stake in Maru Transmission Services Limited (MTSL) and 49% stake in Aravali Transmission Services Limited (ATSL). Currently the stakes in MTSL and in ATSL shall be transferred to ATL with an option to acquire the balance stakes […] Read more
ABB connects 648 MW solar project in Tamil Nadu to the national transmission grid Updated On Mon, Jun 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy ABB has successfully commissioned solar photovoltaic project – made up of five plants in a single location. The mammoth 648 MW solar project at Kamuthi in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu connected by the company to the national transmission grid is the largest of its kind in the world. Adani Group in 2015 […] Read more
Massive Solar Power Plant of Adani starts Power Transmission Updated On Tue, Mar 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy (Tamil Nadu) Limited 648 MW solar power plant at Sengapadai in Kamudhi taluck announces that it has started generating power in one of the three 72 MW units and also started power transmission to the grid. The complete project of Rs. 4,536 crore was settled in June 2015 after a consensus with […] Read more
Electricity Costs: India’s Lowest and Most Expensive States, The Global Picture Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy A lot of factors influence the per unit electricity costs in a country. The prices are heavily influenced by factors that include the country’s geographical location, geological makeup, level of development and technological advancement, and whether it is a high-, middle-, or low-income nation. The rise of renewable power through the recent decades has also […] Read more
HPERC Rolls Out Banking Regulation For Open Access Policy Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) recently released an open access policy to allow connectivity and open access to electricity generated from green/renewable energy sources. It also includes energy generated from non-fossil-based waste-to-energy plants for use of the Intra-State Transmission System (InSTS) or the distribution system of the licensee(s) in the state or both. […] Read more
NHPC Floats 1.2 GW Wind-Solar Hybrid Tender With Greenshoe Option Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to procure hybrid power, NHPC recently floated a tender to supply 1,200 MW of power from wind-solar hybrid power projects, with a greenshoe option, The tender also said these projects could be established with or without Energy Storage Systems (ESS) anywhere in India. NHPC set 16th January 2025 as the last date […] Read more
Sembcorp Enters BESS Market In India, RE Capacity Touches 6 GW Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) today announced receiving a Letter of Award (LoA) for a 150 MW solar photovoltaic project coupled with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) of 300MWh. The Singapore-based company secured this award from the Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) through its subsidiary Sembcorp Green Infra Private Limited (SGIPL). The Build-Own-Operate (BOO) […] Read more
Maharashtra Discom Issues Tender For 1 GW RTC Power Supply Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) recently released a tender to procure 1 GW of electricity from a power generating station, irrespective of the fuel type. This is applicable for renewable projects too. The Maharashtra discom now wants to procure the power under a Round-The-Clock (RTC) arrangement. The firm has planned to procure power for […] Read more
