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
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
MERC Approves ₹2.19 Lakh/MW Tariff for MSEDCL’s BESS Project Updated On Thu, Mar 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved the development of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) 1.5 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. MERC approved a tariff of ₹2,19,001/MW/Month for 12 years in response to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd’s (MSEDCL) petition for procuring 250 MW/500 MWh (base capacity) and […] Read more
CERC Adopts Tariff For SECI’s 1.2 GW Hybrid Power Projects (Tranche VI) Updated On Mon, Mar 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has adopted the tariff for 1,200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects with Assured Peak Power Supply (Tranche VI) under the competitive bidding process conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI). It is pertinent to note that SECI had filed a petition before CERC under section 63 […] Read more
US Election May Lead To Hike In BESS Costs By 10%: Report Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest Wood Mackenzie report shared an update on the United States (US) storage market, which installed 3.8 GW of storage capacity in Q3 2024, reflecting an 80% increase compared to Q3 2023. Among the energy storage mix, the US deployed 3,431 MW/9,188 MWh in the grid-scale segment, marking the largest capacity installation in Q3. […] Read more
BIPV Consumers Need Better Tariff Support: CSTEP-GIZ Report Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest draft report prepared by two think tanks batted for preferential tariffs for the consumers of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). Centre for Study of Science, Technology, and Policy (CSTEP) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has prepared this document. This document has been prepared as a draft guideline for BIPV in India. The […] Read more
COP29: Azerbaijan Concludes First RE Auction At Tariff Of $3.540 Cents/kWh Updated On Fri, Nov 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Azerbaijan recently concluded its first ever renewable energy auction with technical assistance from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The outcome of the competitive auction was announced at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29). In the auction ran by Ministry of Energy, Universal International Holding Limited submitted the lowest bid, […] Read more
Govt Releases Revised Guidelines For EV Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has now issued a revised guidelines for setting up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at private, public and restricted areas. The fresh norms talked about a ceiling in the tariffs of EV charging stations, maximum service charges from consumers during solar and non-solar hours. The new rules also touched upon the […] Read more
Karnataka Proposes New Tariffs For Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in its latest order has proposed revised tariffs for the state for FY25 for grid-connected solar plants. This comes after the state power regulator came out with a discussion paper on the issue recently. To arrive at the final tariffs for different segments of power generators and consumers, the […] Read more
