Rajasthan’s Green Corridor: CERC’s Nod For New Licensee Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted a transmission licence to Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Limited for the implementation of the “Transmission System for Evacuation of Power from Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in Rajasthan (20 GW) under Phase-III Part I”. This is a part of the larger goal of establishing a green corridor […] Read more
IndiGrid to Buy Rs. 2,100Cr Transmission, Solar Assets From ReNew Updated On Mon, Jun 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s power sector infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) has executed definitive agreements to acquire one solar and one transmission asset, aggregating to an Enterprise Value (EV) of approximately Rs. 2,108 crore, excluding any net working capital and cash adjustments. Inclusive of the adjustments the EV shall not exceed ~Rs. 2,175 crore. The solar asset, Renew Solar […] Read more
MoP Issues Supplementary Rules To Refine RoW Compensation Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released supplementary guidelines for awarding compensation related to Right of Way (RoW) transmission lines. These guidelines aim to address transmission-related challenges in both urban and rural areas by refining the compensation structure. As per the latest guidelines, compensation will be based on Circle Rates, Guideline Value, or Stamp Act […] Read more
Powergrid Wins Bid To Boost ISTS RE Transmission Lines Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a further boost to the expansion of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) renewable transmission lines, Powergrid has bagged a project to augment transmission lines in Rajasthan. The Central Public Sector Enterprise shared the development in its latest filing before BSE. The public sector enterprise was declared a successful bidder for the same under a Tariff-based […] Read more
Khavda RE Park Gets A Boost With Green Transmission Line Updated On Tue, Jun 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s ambitious Khavda Renewable Park in Gujarat has now got an impetus with a dedicated transmission line to evacuate 7 GW of renewable power. This comes after the Khavda-Bhuj Transmission Limited (KBTL) received the central power regulator nod to proceed ahead to establish the dedicated renewable evacuation line. KBTL had earlier approached the Central Electricity […] Read more
Green Financing A Boon For Clean Transmission Projects: Sharib Razi Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy What are the challenges faced by the grid, when it comes to a higher share of renewable energy? Razi: There are two major challenges with increasing share of renewables in the grid. Firstly, due to the intermittent nature of renewable energy, the peak generation of solar or wind does not coincide with the peak load […] Read more
GIB Row: CERC Grants Compensation To PFC In Case Involving Adani Green Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its latest judgement allowed compensation to Fatehgarh Bhadla Transmission Limited (FBTL) due its increased project cost due to the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) row. FBTL is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of the PFC Consulting Limited. It was created to develop a transmission system for ultra mega solar […] Read more
CERC Grants Transmission Approval to POWERGRID In Andhra Pradesh Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy A petition was filed by POWERGRID Ananthpuram Kurnool Transmission Limited for the grant of a transmission licence under Sections 14 and 15 of the Electricity Act to establish the Inter-State Transmission System for the “Transmission Scheme for Solar Energy Zone in Ananthpuram (Ananthapur) (2500 MW ) and Kurnool (1000 MW), Andhra Pradesh” on a Build, […] Read more
Sterlite Power Wins 8 GW Green Energy Transmission Project in Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Nov 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Sterlite Power, a private sector power transmission developer, has secured an order for Rajasthan REZ Ph-IV (Part-1-Bikaner Complex): Part-B Transmission project. With this order win, Sterlite Power has secured its third Green Energy Corridor (GEC) project in the state of Rajasthan. Sterlite Power will be building this project on a BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, Transfer) […] Read more
