CERC Order Makes Biomass Generated Power Formula driven Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Energy from Biomass use at coal fired stations in India just overcame a small hurdle of measurement, with a CERC order laying down the formula to do it. In an important development for power producers generating power using biomass, the CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission) took suo motu cognizance, and issued its guidelines for estimation […] Read more
I Squared Capital to Sell its Largest Solar Portfolio in Taiwan to Marubeni Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy An independent global infrastructure investment manager I Squared Capital, through its ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund I, has entered into an agreement to divest its entire stake in Chenya Energy to Japanese firm Marubeni Corporation. Chenya Energy, which is currently building the world’s largest floating solar project, is a dedicated solar development, construction and operating company […] Read more
Rio Tinto to Invest $1 Billion to Meet new Climate Change Targets Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rio Tinto has announced plans to invest around USD 1 billion over the next five years to support the delivery of its new climate change targets Rio Tinto has announced plans to invest around USD 1 billion over the next five years to support the delivery of its new climate change targets and a company […] Read more
Govt Working to Bring Round-the-Clock Power Supply in J&K in 2 Years: RK Singh Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The central government is aiming to provide round the clock power supply to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Power Minister RK Singh has said. The Central government is aiming to provide round the clock (RTC) electricity supply to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Union Minister for Power and New and […] Read more
Andhra Govt Releases Rs 2,984 Cr to Clear Power Dues Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh government has released Rs 2,984 crore to clear pending dues to solar and wind power generators, central and state generating stations The Andhra Pradesh government on February 26, 2020, released a sum of Rs 2,984 crore to clear long- pending dues to solar and wind power generators, central generating stations, and state generating stations. […] Read more
Scatec Solar Commissions 2nd Unit in 258 MW Solar Complex in South Africa Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Scatec Solar has started early commercial operation for another 86 MW, the second of three, of the 258 MW solar power complex in Upington, South Africa. Scatec Solar and partners have grid-connected and started early commercial operation for another 86 MW unit, the second of three, of the 258 MW solar power complex in Upington, […] Read more
Uzbekistan Seeking Private Developers for 400 MW Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan has invited EoI from private developers to build and operate two solar projects worth 400 MW capacity in the country. The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan has invited expression of interest (EoI) from private developers to build and operate two solar projects worth a combined 400 MW capacity in […] Read more
Kerala Commission Approves Rs 2.83/kWh Tariff for 200 MW Wind Power Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Kerala Commission (KSERC) has approved the PSA between KSEB and SECI for the procurement of 200 MW wind power at a tariff of Rs 2.83/kWh. In its latest order, the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has approved the Power Supply Agreement (PSA) between the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and the Solar Energy […] Read more
Can Privatization Help in Solving Discom Distress? Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s power sector is currently struggling with multiple issues, among them is pending dues of state Discoms (distribution companies) to renewable energy developers. The issue now even sparked the fears that many solar and wind energy projects likely to turn into non-performing assets (NPAs). Here’re some views and voices from the industry on what could […] Read more
