MERC Rejects Scrapping of Grid Support Charges for Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Jun 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has dismissed a petition seeking to eliminate Grid Support Charges (GSC) applicable to rooftop solar systems in the state. The state power regulator ruled that the charges were legally established and necessary to maintain grid stability and service infrastructure. The order was passed after a petition was filed in […] Read more
APTEL Restores 80MW Wind Power PPA For Wind Energy Firm Updated On Fri, May 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a significant ruling for renewable energy developers, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has set aside an Andhra Pradesh state regulator’s order that had upheld the termination of a large portion of a wind power agreement in Andhra Pradesh. The tribunal ruled in favour of Guttaseema Wind Energy Company Pvt Ltd, which operates an […] Read more
GST Rate Change: APTEL Upholds Rights Of Solar Firms For Relief Updated On Thu, May 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has reaffirmed solar developers’ right to compensation for additional expenses under the Goods and Services Tax (GST), including outsourced operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. In a key judgment that aligns with its earlier Parampujya ruling, the apex agency gave the ruling. However, the tribunal remanded the matter to the […] Read more
Gujarat: GERC Upholds Uniform Power Tariff for State Discoms Updated On Thu, May 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has rejected a petition seeking separate electricity tariffs for the state’s four government-run distribution companies, ruling that the existing uniform tariff structure is justified under current circumstances. The petition, filed by the Utility Users’ Welfare Association and a consumer rights advocate had urged the Commission to direct Gujarat Urja […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies ALMM Exemptions for Net Metering & Captive Use Updated On Mon, May 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a latest clarification regarding the scope of exemptions under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for various types of solar power projects. In an office memorandum, the ministry responded to two key queries related to the applicability of ALMM for Net-Billing, Virtual Net […] Read more
Alpex Solar Bags ₹349.99cr Solar Project from Coal India Subsidiary Updated On Tue, May 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Alpex Solar Ltd. (formerly Alpex Solar Pvt. Ltd.) has secured a major consortium order worth ₹349.99 crore from Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Ltd. (CMPDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India Ltd. The company informed about the latest order in its filing before the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The order procured by the […] Read more
Kosol Energie Secures Module Order For NTPC’s Khavda Project Updated On Wed, Apr 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy Kosol Energie has secured a 400 MW photovoltaic (PV) module supply order through Zetwerk, as part of the larger 1,515 MWp PV module requirement for NTPC’s Khavda Solar Project in Gujarat. The order includes the supply of 550W bifacial modules, which are designed for tracker-mounted installations to improve power generation efficiency. The modules will be […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: Shakti Pumps Gets Rs. 12.42 Cr Order From MEDA Updated On Thu, Apr 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar pump manufacturer Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd. announced today that it has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) for the installation of 445 off-grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS). In a regulatory filing, the company said the project will be implemented at various locations across Maharashtra […] Read more
Sterling & Wilson Wins ₹1,470 Cr Orders For Three Renewable Projects Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWREL), a domestic renewable EPC company backed by Reliance group, has secured three new domestic letters of award worth ₹1,470 crore. The company received two letters of award from private IPPs and was declared L1 for a 200 MW AC solar project. SWREL’s first Wind EPC order came […] Read more
