APTEL Rejects Solar Developers’ Plea for Interest, Surcharge Updated On Thu, Jun 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has dismissed an application by a solar developer and its subsidiaries seeking interest and surcharge on previously awarded tariff payments, ruling that the request constituted a review petition disguised as a clarification. The application filed by ACME and four of its special purpose vehicles (SPVs), sought clarification on APTEL’s […] Read more
MERC to Examine Hybrid Power Connectivity Norms Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has ordered a detailed study into grid connectivity for hybrid renewable energy projects located across multiple sites, following a partial approval of a petition by UltraTech Cement Ltd. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) acted after UltraTech sought clarification on whether hybrid solar and wind projects could connect to […] Read more
Prozeal Green To Provide Hybrid Green Power To GIFT City Updated On Tue, Jun 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) between GIFT Power Company Ltd (GIFT PCL) and Prozeal Green Energy Ltd for the supply of 9.90 megawatts (MW) of hybrid renewable energy at a fixed tariff of ₹3.70 per unit. The long-term deal is aimed at ensuring reliable and cost-effective […] Read more
Refund Excess Open Access Charges to Serum Institute: MERC Updated On Tue, Jun 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed the state power utility to refund over Rs. 7.7 million in excess wheeling and transmission charges to Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. (SIIPL), in a ruling that may benefit other open-access consumers. The refund, covering the period from September 2021 to May 2023, must include interest […] Read more
CERC Overturns Curtailment of Tata Power, Engie Solar Output Updated On Tue, Jun 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has overturned curtailment orders issued by the Western Regional Load Dispatch Centre (WRLDC) against Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) and Engie’s Indian arm, Electro Solaire Pvt Ltd, in a dispute over compliance with reactive power regulations at the Raghanesda Ultra Mega Solar Park in Gujarat. The Central […] Read more
GERC Grants Cleanmax 465-Day Extension For RE Project Updated On Thu, Jun 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has granted Cleanmax Vayu Pvt. Ltd. a 465-day extension to commission the evacuation infrastructure for its 100 MW renewable energy project in Jamnagar, citing delays outside the developer’s control. The Mumbai-based company is building the plant in Devpur Ranuja, Kharedi, and Mudila villages of Kalavad Taluka under a captive […] Read more
MSEDCL At Wrong End Of MERC Orders Again, Now Over Delay In Net Billing Updated On Thu, Jun 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy MSEDCL or Mahavitaran, the key discom entity in Maharashtra outside Mumbai, has regularly been in the news for issues related to its tardy handling of renewable project related matters. Or efforts to slow down renewable adoption even in many cases by making it less attractive. In the latest instance of drawing regulatory censure for its […] Read more
Lack Of Study: APTEL Strikes Down Hike in Wind Energy Charges Updated On Tue, Jun 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has overturned key orders by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) that had imposed increased charges on wind power producers, ruling the changes arbitrary and unsupported by data. In a judgment, the tribunal ruled in favour of a batch of appeals filed by the Tamil Nadu Spinning Mills […] Read more
GIFT City To Continue Getting Green Power For Short-Term Updated On Mon, Jun 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved a petition filed by GIFT Power Company Ltd (GIFTPCL), a subsidiary of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Ltd, seeking to extend its short-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with M/s PCBL for 4 MW of round-the-clock (RTC) power supply. The extension covers the period from June 1, 2025, […] Read more
