Gujarat Government Announces Subsidy for Electric Vehicles Updated On Fri, Sep 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Gujarat government has announced a new scheme for the promotion of electric vehicles in the state, under which it will be offering a subsidy to buyers. The Gujarat government has announced a new scheme for the promotion of electric vehicles (two and three-wheelers) in the state, under which it will be offering a subsidy […] Read more
“Draconian” Rule in Proposed Changes For Consumers To Hit Solar Sector: EPC Firms Updated On Fri, Sep 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has recently issued the draft rules providing for the ‘Rights of Electricity Consumers’ for the very first time. However, one provision included in the draft rules has managed to roil up smaller solar EPC companies at a key proposal within the rules. The power ministry stated that “having provided access to […] Read more
Power Ministry Drafts Rights of Electricity Consumers for the First Time Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has announced that it has drafted rules providing for the Rights of Electricity Consumers for the very first time. The Ministry of Power has announced that it has drafted rules providing for the Rights of Electricity Consumers for the very first time. In its notification, the ministry claims the electricity consumers […] Read more
CERC Shutdown- Government Plans Review petition With SC? Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, which had effectively been shut down for September following a Supreme Court order, might yet start functioning a little sooner, with the government set to file a review petition, according to reports. We had reported how, since the order on August 28 last month, when the Supreme Court asked the […] Read more
Gujarat Govt Revises Policy for Wasteland Allocation for RE Parks Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The state government of Gujarat has revised its policy for allocating wasteland for renewable energy i.e. wind, solar and hybrid (wind and solar) power parks. According to the new provisions, the renewable project/ park developer(s) will have a period of 3 years from the date of handing over of the sites to build a minimum […] Read more
Delhi Govt Likely to Roll Out Subsidy Scheme Under EV Policy Soon Updated On Fri, Sep 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Delhi government is likely to roll out from next week the subsidy scheme under its newly-launched electric vehicle (EV) policy, officials said. The EV policy of the Delhi government was notified last month. Launching the policy, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal had said it aimed at registration of around five lakh electric vehicles in the city in the next […] Read more
MNRE Offers Clarifications for Implementation of KUSUM Scheme Updated On Thu, Sep 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued clarifications sought by a few State Implementing Agencies on certain issues relating to the implementation of the PM-KUSUM Scheme. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in a recent notification has issued clarifications on certain issues relating to the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme. […] Read more
DERC Cuts Fixed Charge for Unutilised Capacity by C&I Segment Updated On Tue, Sep 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a relief to C&I consumers, DERC has slashed fixed charges for unutilised capacity of sanctioned load by Rs 125 for the lockdown months of April and May In a relief to industrial and commercial (C&I) consumers, power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has ordered for the slashing of fixed charges for unutilised capacity […] Read more
RK Singh Approves LoUs by IREDA, PFC, REC to be Accepted for EMDs Updated On Mon, Sep 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy RK Singh has approved a proposal for acceptance of LoU issued by IREDA, PFC & REC for EMD in tenders for developing renewable energy projects in the country RK Singh, the Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power has approved a proposal for acceptance of Letter of Undertaking (LoU) issued by IREDA, PFC & […] Read more
