IEX, PXIL Make the Case for Reopening REC Trading Updated On Mon, Aug 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy IEX and PXIL have made a case for reopening the trading of renewable energy certificates (REC), citing the impact on the entire value chain. Energy exchanges IEX and PXIL have made a case for reopening the trading of renewable energy certificates (REC), saying the market closure is impacting the entire value chain in the electricity […] Read more
MNRE Issues Specifications for Tech Neutral Lithium Batteries for Solar off-Grid Applications Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued new draft specifications for use of technology neutral lithium batteries in off-grid solar applications in different MNRE schemes. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued new draft specifications for use of technology neutral lithium batteries in off-grid solar applications in different MNRE schemes. Stakeholders have been requested to submit […] Read more
BERC Issues Draft Regulations to Determine RE Tariffs Updated On Mon, Aug 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Draft (Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2020 is up for comments The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has issued Draft (Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2020. The draft is up for comments from stakeholders and interested parties up to September 25, 2020. BERC […] Read more
HERC Proposes Reverse Auction for Transmission Projects Updated On Fri, Aug 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy HERC has asked for comments regarding threshold cost after which bidding route will be followed The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has proposed introducing reverse auction method to award projects related to setting up of transmission infrastructure. A discussion paper has been prepared by HERC that sheds light on how reverse bidding for transmission projects […] Read more
Cabinet Relaxes Working Capital Limit for Loans to Discoms Updated On Thu, Aug 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet has approved a one-time relaxation to PFC and REC for extending loans to Discoms above limits of the working capital cap The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a one-time relaxation to Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) for extending loans […] Read more
MERC Rules Against MSEDCL in Three Cases Updated On Wed, Aug 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy All Cases Pertain to Non-Payment of Dues to Wind Energy Generators The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in three separate cases has ruled against the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL). All the cases pertain to non-payment of dues by MSEDCL to wind energy project owners. Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Ltd. (RSGBL) had approached […] Read more
MERC Approves Tariff of Rs.2.59/kWh for a Hybrid Project Updated On Tue, Aug 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy TPC-D had approached the commission seeking tariff approval The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) at the behest of Tata Power Company Limited (Distribution) (TPC-D) has approved the tariff of Rs.2.59/kWh for evacuation of power from a wind+solar hybrid renewable energy project of capacity 225 MW. The project will be set up in parts in Rajasthan […] Read more
Indian Railways to Pay Rs.27.35 Crores Plus Surcharge to TPC-D Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy TPC-D had filed a petition against Indian Railways on non-compliance of the Mid-Term Review Order of MSEDCL The Indian Railways will have to pay more than Rs.27.35 crores to Tata Power Company Limited (Distribution) (TPC-D). The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued an order directing the Indian Railways to pay the outstanding stand-by charges […] Read more
EV Chargers Mandatory for all Future Building Premises in Noida Updated On Fri, Aug 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The UP Government has made it mandatory for all future big housing and commercial projects in Noida and Greater Noida to have EV chargers on their premises. In a bid to promote the adoption and usage of electric vehicles (EV) in the state, the Uttar Pradesh Government has made it mandatory for all future big […] Read more
