CERC Sets Aside Deemed COD in Powerica Case, Quashes Bills Updated On Fri, May 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has ruled in favour of Powerica Ltd in a dispute over transmission charges for its wind project in Gujarat, setting aside the deemed commercial operation date (COD) declared by the transmission licensee and quashing several transmission charge bills. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in an order issued this […] Read more
India Imposes 5-Yr Anti-Dumping Duty on Solar Glass Imports Updated On Fri, May 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Indian government has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of solar glass (textured tempered coated and uncoated glass), originating in or exported from China and Vietnam. The decision follows a detailed investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) and is aimed at protecting domestic manufacturers from unfair trade practices. The anti-dumping […] Read more
APTEL Sets Aside CERC Order in Greenko, Cites Pact Misreading Updated On Fri, May 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a significant ruling, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has overturned a Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) order that had held Greenko Budhil Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd. liable for transmission charges during the period before its hydroelectric project was commissioned. The judgment, delivered in a batch of four appeals relates to the determination and […] Read more
Sungrow Unveils New C&I ESS Solutions At InterSolar Europe Updated On Fri, May 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy Global renewable energy firm Sungrow unveiled its latest commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage systems at Intersolar Europe 2025, including the PowerStack 255CS liquid-cooled energy storage system and the SH125CX hybrid inverter. The new DC-coupled solution targets medium to large-scale C&I applications and is designed to improve power stability, reduce energy costs, and support electric […] Read more
Kosol Energie Plans Lab To Test Long Durability Of Modules Updated On Fri, May 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar manufacturer Kosol Energie has now planned a dedicated lab to test the durability and reliability of solar modules. The top management of the firm told Saur Energy about their steps towards boosting research and development on solar modules. Nitin Sangle, CEO of Sunray Solar, the solar vertical of Kosol Energie said the lab […] Read more
Mindra Starts Gigafactory In Gujarat For PV Inverters, EV Chargers Updated On Thu, May 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy Mindra Group, a firm specialising in the manufacturing of solar inverters and Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers, has started production from its new Gigafactory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The firm has now shifted all its manufacturing processes to the new production house in Gujarat. “On April 30, 2025, Mindra Group took a monumental step towards India’s electric […] Read more
ECE India Plans Cell Manufacturing, Targets Offshore Exports Updated On Thu, May 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar module maker ECE India Energy said it plans to begin solar cell manufacturing by 2027, as it eyes global markets predominantly the African market. The Maharashtra-based firm will set up a 2-gigawatt (GW) solar cell production facility in Amravati, with commissioning targeted for 2026 or 2027, the top management of the firm told […] Read more
Khavda: What Aided Adani Green To Cross Solar CUF Beyond 32% Updated On Wed, May 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy claimed that it was able to achieve a Capacity Utilization Factor (CUF) from its solar plants at Khavda beyond 32% in the last quarter, setting a new record. The top management of the firm in its latest investor call attributed this to the use of the latest technology. The firm said that […] Read more
GERC Approves BESS Project Tariff, Blames GUVNL For Delays Updated On Wed, May 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved tariffs discovered through a competitive bidding process for the development of 500 MW/1000 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Gujarat, despite flagging concerns over procedural lapses by state utility GUVNL. The bidding, part of Phase IV of GUVNL’s global tender, attracted 15 technically qualified bidders […] Read more
