Tariff Markdown on Manufacturing Tender. Unfair For Developers? Updated On Tue, Sep 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy Even as SECI continues to provide positive tidings in terms of finally finding buyers for the power from the manufacturing linked solar tender that has been pending since last year, the news of markdowns can’t be good for relevant stakeholders. Readers will recall that these tenders had a tough time finding takers for a long […] Read more
APTEL Accepts TPREL Claim For GST Compensation, After MERC Rejection Updated On Tue, Sep 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy In an interesting judgement uploaded yesterday, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has upheld an appeal filed by Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) against an order of the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), on compensation for GST law changes. MSEDCL was the other party to the case, as the discom buying the power from […] Read more
Heard at REI 2021- 5 Takeaways From The Expo Updated On Mon, Sep 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy At the recently concluded REI 2021, it was an impressive show of strength for the sector, despite the usual hits and misses one would expect in a year like this. So while the Chinese presence was on the lower side, especially Chinese senior management from the top firms like Longi Solar, Jinko, Huawei etc, the […] Read more
APTEL Rules In Favour of PGCIL On Cost Overruns Updated On Mon, Sep 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an important ruling, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has ruled in favour of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) on the issue of additional costs incurred due to time overruns on setting up transmission infrastructure. PGCIL had suffered a setback on the matter after the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), on a […] Read more
SECI’s 1000 MW PSA Signing with TANGEDCO, Vital Step Forward For Mfg. Linked Tender Winners Updated On Mon, Sep 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy It says something for the dearth of good news we have had in the solar sector, that firms and even government bodies have taken to highlighting every step of the process from planning to tenders to winners to even the signing of PSA’s (power sales agreement) and PPA’s (Power Purchase Agreement) now. The backlog of […] Read more
Curtains Finally Coming Down On Andhra Solar Power Tussle? Updated On Fri, Sep 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a key development, the Andhra Pradesh state cabinet of Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has accepted an offer by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) to supply solar power to the state. The state has plans to supply solar power to its farmers at Rs 2.49 per unit through its own agriculture feeder lines. […] Read more
Assam Continues Focus on Off Grid Solar Systems With Tender for 71,999 Systems Updated On Wed, Sep 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Assam, faced with challenges of terrain and delivering power to some of the more inaccessible parts of the state, has tried to emulate the Bangladesh example, using solar systems in a big way to ensure energy access for its people. The latest move is a tender by the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL), inviting […] Read more
NZ’s Infratil To Invest in Renewable Platform In Singapore Updated On Tue, Sep 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy New Zealand-based investment firm Infratil is investing $233m in a renewable energy development platform in Singapore. The new platform will be called Gurīn Energy. Infratil CEO Jason Boyes said that “this is the 4th such platform Infratil has established to cover global growth of the sector. Infratil will own the business in partnership with the […] Read more
Supply Chain Issues Likely To Linger All Through 2021 And Beyond For Manufacturers Updated On Mon, Sep 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy The news from inverter manufacturer SMA Solar Technology of a miss on its guidance for 2021 on the back of undersupply of electronic components has not surprised anyone. The news is especially worrying for an industry that has otherwise been remarkably resilient in the wake of disruptions ever since Covid hit in early 2020. SMA’s […] Read more
