Aptel Nod For CERC Jurisdiction In Case Between AP Discoms, SECI and Others Updated On Tue, Feb 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an interesting order, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL), has ruled on a dispute between the Andhra Pradesh discoms (Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh and Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh) and the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). The case involved a claim by SECI for GST compensation from the discoms, […] Read more
CERC Grants Compensation To Azure Power Over ‘Change of Law’ Events Updated On Fri, Dec 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest judgment, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) allowed Azure Power compensation for ‘change of law’ events. These events were related to the Goods and Service Tax (GST) surge on solar products. The detailed order said that the case was related to three projects of Azure. This includes two 300 MW solar plants, each situated […] Read more
Adani Green Meets Manufacturing Commitment, SECI Certifies Plant Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Ltd has informed the stock exchanges that its associate company, Mundra Solar Energy Ltd., has received approval for its solar photovoltaic plant from the Solar Energy Corp. of India. The renewables arm of the Adani Group received the commercial operational date certificate from SECI for solar PV cells and solar PV modules […] Read more
Azure Power Announces its New CEO in Sunil Gupta Updated On Wed, Jul 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Independent Power Producer Azure Power has onboarded Sunil Gupta as its new Chief Executive Officer. Sunil brings to the table global experience in renewable energy, new energy, and digital technologies. His career spans over two decades of experience in managing growth, operational excellence, and profitability of global renewable energy businesses. In his previous role, Sunil was […] Read more
Azure Power Onboards Shelly Mani Panattu as Project Director Updated On Wed, May 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Independent Power Producer Azure Power has appointed Shelly Mani Panattu as the new Project Director. Panattu has more than 29 years of experience in project execution, construction, operations, change management, stake holder management. His global experience entails power transmission, distribution and renewable energy sectors. Shelly holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from National Institute of […] Read more
Sunil Gupta Assumes the Role of CEO & Group CFO at Azure Power Updated On Fri, May 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy Independent Power Producer Azure Power has appointed Sunil Gupta as its new CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and Group CFO (Chief Financial Officer). The CEO is set to join the firm on July 10, 2023. He will be replacing the acting CEO, Rupesh Agrawal. Gupta will also step into the shoes of the Managing Director of […] Read more
Azure Power Welcomes Harpreet Singh as Head, Supply Chain Management Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Independent Power Producer Azure Power has announced the onboarding of Harpreet Singh as the Head of Supply Chain Management. Harpreet Singh said about his new role, “I am happy to join Azure and look forward to bringing in my experience of implementing innovative methodologies and technologies in streamlining procurement procedures and establish strong partnerships with […] Read more
Robotic Cleaning Represents Only 1-2% Of overall Capex, But Can Be Decisive: Amit Singla, Ecoppia India Updated On Wed, Apr 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy Israeli firm Ecoppia offers AI, data-driven robotic solar panel cleaning solutions. It claims to have deployed 3,900 MW of projects, over 10.5 mn autonomous cleaning sessions and cleaned over 9.24 bn solar panels. The firm, which has a global presence, is expanding operations in India. Some of the firm’s clients from India include NTPC, Azure […] Read more
CERC Rejects Azure’s Plea for Extension of LTA Start Date, Exemption from Transmission Charges Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The CERC has quashed the petition of Azure Power and its subsidiaries Azure Power Forty-Three, Azure Power Forty-One and Azure Power Maple, which sought the extension of the long term access start date. The petition also pleaded for extension of deadline from completion of the dedicated transmission line and pooling substation and exemption from transmission […] Read more