UPERC Adopts Tariff Of 2.98 kWh For Purchase Of 125 MW Of Solar Power Updated On Wed, Jul 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has adopted the green signal for a new tariff of Rs 2.98/kWh towards the procurement of 125 MW capacity of solar power from grid-connected projects. These projects will be installed as part of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s “Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects […] Read more
SJVN To Build Two Solar Power Projects For Rs 690 Cr In Uttar Pradesh Updated On Wed, Jul 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy State-owned renewable energy player SJVN has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Solarworld Energy Solutions for the development of two solar power projects in Uttar Pradesh. There will be a total investment of more than Rs 690 crore and the total generation capacity of the two solar projects shall be 125 MW. […] Read more
CERC Declines to Stop SECI From Encashing Bank Guarantees of Inox Green Energy Updated On Fri, Jul 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy In an order dated June 29th that was published yesterday, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) declined to prevent the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) from encashing bank guarantees submitted by Inox Green Energy and its various subsidiaries. The Case Details The case involved Inox Green Energy Services setting up 250 MW Wind Power […] Read more
UPERC Mulls Introduction Of Green Tariff In Uttar Pradesh Updated On Wed, Jun 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) informed the State Advisory Committee (SAC) members during a meeting that a green tariff may soon be implemented for the industrial and the commercial users to receive up to 100% of their electricity from renewable sources despite higher price. In a news item published on June 29, the […] Read more
Bhutan Mulling 300 MW Solar Power Addition Updated On Fri, Jun 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Himalayan country of Bhutan is looking bullish for solar power as it plans to diversify its energy mix. Reports cited the Economic Affairs Minister of Bhutan, Lokhnath Sharma saying that Bhutan will add 300 MW of solar power in the coming years. Bhutan currently has a mere 9 MW of renewable energy other than […] Read more
UPERC Faults Generator For Not Utilising Banked Power On Time, Allows It To Lapse Updated On Thu, Mar 3rd, 2022 by Saurenergy In a recent judgement, Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has sought to clarify the issue of banking of power by generators in the state. Amrit Bottlers Private Limited set up a 10 MW solar plant in Uttar Pradesh, which was commissioned in October 2020. Out of the total 10 MW capacity, 6 MW was […] Read more
UP Adds 100 MW Solar As Tata Power Renewables Commissions Two Projects Updated On Tue, Jan 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a 100% subsidiary of Tata Power has confirmed commissioning of two Solar Power projects of 50 MW each at Prayagraj, and Banda in Uttar Pradesh. The landmark projects have been completed by TPREL within the agreed timelines inspite of Covid challenges. The plants are expected to generate more than […] Read more
PM Modi to Lay Foundation Stone of 600 MW Solar Park in Jhansi, UP Updated On Thu, Nov 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of a 600 MW solar power park in Uttar Pradesh’s Bundelkhand on Friday as part of his visit to Mahoba and Jhansi districts to launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 6250 crore which are aimed at alleviating issues of water shortage for farmers in the region. […] Read more
APTEL Swayed By Solar Developer’s Appeal Of Financial Distress Updated On Fri, Aug 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has issued a new order in favour of Sahasradhara Energy Private Limited, allowing the interim financial relief sought by the developer that the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNREDA), Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC), and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) had aggressively opposed. In 2015, […] Read more
