Karnataka: Bijapur REZ Gets Fillip For Boosting Transmission Web Updated On Wed, Jun 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted a transmission licence to Bijapur REZ Transmission Limited (BRTL) for developing an inter-state transmission system (ISTS) project in Karnataka. BRTL is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of PFC Consulting. Bizapur REZ is among Karnataka’s six designated renewable energy zones (REZs) from the southern state. The other REZs […] Read more
KREDL Floats 250MW/1100 MWh Solar-BESS Tender At Pavagada Updated On Tue, May 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) has floated its Tranche I Solar + Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) tender to develop a 250 MW solar project integrated with a 250MW/1,100 MWh BESS. The project, located in Ryapte, will supply peak power and optimize grid utilization at the Pavagada Solar Park under a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) […] Read more
APTEL Overturns KERC’s Order On Slashing Solar Park Tariff Updated On Mon, May 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has overturned a ruling of the KERC that slashed the tariff for a 20-megawatt (MW) solar project in Karnataka. The latest order relieved the petitioner in the case, Tungabhadra Solar Parks Pvt Ltd, which approached the apex power regulator for its intervention. APTEL ruled that the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission […] Read more
CleanMax Commissions 92 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Plant In Karnataka Updated On Wed, Apr 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Bengaluru based CleanMax, a Brookfield-backed company, has commissioned a 92.1 MW hybrid wind-solar project in Jagluru, Karnataka, which now supplies power to Cisco’s India campus, one of its largest outside the United States. The campus is now powered by approximately 120 MW of renewable energy, including the newly commissioned 92.1 MW and 28.7 MWp in […] Read more
Suzlon Wins 378 MW Order From NGEL, Pact Grows To 1.544 GW Updated On Wed, Apr 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Suzlon Group has secured a 378 MW wind project order from NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL), expanding its total partnership capacity with the public sector utility to 1,544 MW. The win comes even as a key Industry body has predicted additions of 6-7 GW in wind capacity in Fy 26 for India. This marks Suzlon’s […] Read more
Karnataka: Orb Energy To Boost Manufacturing, Solar Park Biz Updated On Mon, Apr 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy Orb Energy, a Karnataka-based solar firm, is gearing up for a major expansion as it looks to scale up manufacturing and develop new solar parks across southern India. With its fundraising plans in the pipeline, the Bengaluru-headquartered green tech company is preparing to boost production capacity at its solar module manufacturing facility and build on […] Read more
CEA Green Lights 7.5 GW of PSP, Eyes 22 GW Expansion In FY26 Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) cleared 7.5 GW of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for hydro-pumped storage projects (PSPs) in FY 2024-25, a significant milestone in India’s push for long-duration energy storage. The agency has also streamlined the appraisal process through its digital platform “Jalvi Store,” reducing documentation requirements and providing submission checklists to accelerate project […] Read more
BrightNight India Appoints Kapil Kasotia As Chief Operating Officer Updated On Fri, Apr 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy BrightNight, a global renewable energy producer with a strong Indian presence, has appointed Kapil Kasotia as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its India operations, as it looks to accelerate execution of its multi-gigawatt dispatchable renewable energy projects across key states. Kasotia brings over 20 years of experience in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. He […] Read more
Consumers In Karnataka To Pay 8 Charges For Open Access: KERC Updated On Thu, Apr 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Months after the Karnataka High Court struck down the state’s existing open access rules, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has introduced a revised regulatory framework. The newly notified KERC (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2025, aim to streamline access for power consumers and generators. Eight Charges for Open Access Connections Under the […] Read more
