Govt Releases New Bidding Norms For Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Aug 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has released new guidelines for bidding of grid-connected solar projects in the country. This comes days after the ministry released a similar document on the bidding format for medium and large wind projects. The new bidding document aims to bring uniformity in solar bids, clearly defining timeline of the projects, Power […] Read more
CEA Amends Norms To Offer RTM For Cross-Border Power Trading Updated On Tue, Aug 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), in its recent order, has amended the procedures for approval and facilitation of the import and export of electricity with neighbouring countries. The order said that the move was taken to accommodate the participation of the Real-Time Market (RTM) segment in addition to the existing Day-Ahead Market (DAM) for electricity […] Read more
Specify Wind Project Timelines & Penalties In Tenders: MoP Norms Updated On Fri, Jul 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) notified its new guidelines for a tariff-based competitive bidding process for power procurement from grid-connected wind power projects. The motive was to bring uniformity in the bidding process and clarity to the power producers and procurers. These norms apply to intra-state wind power projects with more than 10 MW of […] Read more
Govt Amends Norms To Give Preference To Make In India Smart Meters Updated On Tue, Jul 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has now amended its earlier notification related to public procurement, which gives special preference to Make in India materials. The latest amendment notification has included smart meters under its preference list. Earlier electricity meters were in the list but smart meters were not part of it. The ministry had in 2017 […] Read more
CEA Proposes Reconductoring Of ISTS Transmission Lines Under RTM Mode Updated On Tue, Jul 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) issued a draft discussion paper on reconductoring ISTS (Inter-State Transmission System) lines. The central authority said that this could augment power transmission capacity and standardize the system. The government agency asked the stakeholders and the general public to send in their objections and comments on the same by July 17, […] Read more
Ministry Of Power Notifies Domestic Carbon Credit Market Scheme Updated On Fri, Jun 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has now notified the Indian Carbon Credit Market Scheme to boost the trading of carbon credits in the country. The scheme provisions talk about how the market would be governed in the country. The scheme proposed the constitution of a National Steering Committee, which will govern the Indian Carbon Credit […] Read more
Govt Amends RE Bundling Norms, Allows Joint Ventures Updated On Fri, Jun 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has issued a notification to amend some portions of the scheme for bundling renewable energy with thermal/hydropower energy. The new changes are related to allowing joint ventures (JVs) to set up renewable energy plants for the purpose and about the location of such plants. The ministry said that the new changes […] Read more
Govt Orders Modification of Tender Documents For ISTS Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power, in its latest notice, ordered a revision of the Standard Bidding Documents for procurement of power under the Inter-State Transmission Services (ISTS), done through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB). These documents often comprise the Request for Proposal (RfP) and the Transmission Services Agreement (TSA). The ministry justified the new amendment by citing a […] Read more
Govt Amends Electricity Rules 2020, Proposes Discounted Tariffs During Solar Hours Updated On Mon, Jun 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has now come up with a gazette notification, amending the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules 2020. The new rules envisage amending Section 5 and Section 8 of the principal rule of 2020. The latest rules talk about changes in provisions related to using smart meters and pre-paid meters. It also talks […] Read more