SECI Floats 125 MW/500 MWh BESS Tender in Kerala With VGF Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) recently released a tender to set up a 125 MW/500 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Kerala with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support. The last date for bid submission is set as February 6, 2025. This marks the 22nd standalone BESS tender in India. This is […] Read more
In Key Judgement, SC Backs Independence for SERCs Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a ruling that is likely to have far reaching implications, the Supreme Court of India has strengthened the independence of India’s State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs), placing them beyond the writ of the respective state governments in issuing orders. The ruling was made by a bench comprising the Chief Justic of India Dr DY […] Read more
MBH Power Wins 6 MW Solar Plant Project Issued by Kerala State Electricity Board Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Kerala State Electricity Board had issued a tender looking for an EPC contractor for 6 MW solar plant at Moongil mada Palakkad under feeder level solarisation of PM KUSUM Scheme (Component C) and its O&M for the first five years. The KSEB 6 MW solar project has been bagged by Gujarat-based energy solutions provider MBH […] Read more
KSEB Gets Nod for KfW Funding for Green Energy Corridor Projects Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has received the green signal from the German development bank, KfW, for securing a loan for the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) project that it is implementing. The signatories of the pact will be the State government, KSEB and KfW. It may be recalled that the Central government and KfW […] Read more
State Budget: Kerala to be Home to Hydrogen Train, EV Industrial Park Updated On Sun, Feb 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy Presented by Finance Minister of K.N. Balagopal, the Budget made significant announcements on renewable energy, Green Hydrogen and electric vehicles. The Budget sets sights on initiatives for the establishment of green hydrogen hubs in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. The timeline for the achievement of these is over the next two years. An outlay of Rs 200 […] Read more
Sprng Energy Finally Gets Exit From 100 MW Wind Project At CERC Updated On Fri, Feb 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Sprng Wind Energy Private Limited, has finally received confirmation for termination of the power purchase agreement (PPA) signed with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The project in question was a 100 mega-watt (MW) wind project planned in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. While delays in the signing of the PPA, and subsequently, the covid pandemic […] Read more
Free Solar Power Plant for 800 Houses in Kerala by KSEB Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an announcement that might set a precedent for other Indian states to follow, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will install rooftop solar power plants for 800 homes in Kerala. The breakup of this number will compose of 500 homes for the homeless as per the Life Mission Scheme. The remaining 300 will be […] Read more
Kerala State Commission Turns Down KSEB Petition For Gross Metering, Net Billing Updated On Tue, Jul 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an important order last week, the Kerala Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has turned down the plea of the state discom, Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd (KSEB) for modification of the net metering rules as applicable in the state to gross metering and a net billing regime. KSEB had also made a plea for the […] Read more
Kerala Regulator Gives Nod To Reduced Tariff On Procurement Of Solar Power Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has received the nod of the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) towards the procurement of 90 MW of solar power for 25 years at a reduced tariff of Rs 2.77 kWh from NTPC. The Commission gave its approval to KSEB to finalise the PPA at the lower tariff. […] Read more
