Uttar Pradesh Backs Farmers for Solar Plants With Subsidies Updated On Mon, Jan 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy The state of Uttar Pradesh that has not shown much speed in terms of renewables growth so far seems to be making some moves of late. The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the farmers of the state for 7 MW of solar power generation projects under the PM […] Read more
APTEL Cites Unlawful Process in UP To Restore Bid Prices For Adani Green Energy Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a judgement that is as much an indictment of almost all the bodies involved in the Uttar Pradesh power sector. the Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) has come down heavily on UP New Energy Development Authority (UPNEDA), UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), UP Transmission Company Limited (UPTCL) and the state regulator UPERC. In its […] Read more
SJVN Commissions Uttar Pradesh’s 75-MW Parasan Solar Project Updated On Tue, Oct 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) has announced that it has begun to commission its 75-MW Solar Power Project in the Parasan Solar Park. The solar power project is located in Tehsil Kalpi in Jalaun district which is near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The state owned firm has confirmed that the process of commissioning will be completed […] Read more
CERC Rejects ReNew Power Plea On Force Majeure for 250 MW Wind Project Updated On Wed, Aug 3rd, 2022 by Saurenergy In an order dated July 29, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has rejected multiple contentions by ReNew Power regarding a 250 MW ISTS connected wind energy project for 250 MW that it had won in 2018. ReNew had made SECI, as well as multiple state discoms that are buying power from the project respondents […] Read more
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
