APTEL Ends 10-Year AP–Telangana Wind Energy Payment Row Updated On Mon, Jul 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy A prolonged dispute over unpaid power dues between wind energy firm NILE Limited and state-run distribution companies (Discoms) in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has seen a major resolution, with an order from APTEL. In its latest order, the apex electricity regulator clarified the liability provisions arising from the 2014 bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. The dispute […] Read more
APTEL Clarifies Financial Obligations for Solar Park Developers Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has upheld a regulatory order requiring Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd. (SUCRL), the developer of the 1000 MW Bhadla Phase III Solar Park, to pay inter-state transmission charges incurred during a mismatch between infrastructure commissioning and actual power generation. APTEL dismissed two appeals by SUCRL, affirming earlier rulings by […] Read more
Rajasthan: ACME Solar Completes 300MW Sikar Solar Project Updated On Tue, Jun 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy ACME Solar Holdings Ltd has fully commissioned its 300 megawatt (MW) Sikar Solar project in the Indian state of Rajasthan, the company said on Tuesday, after bringing the final 60 MW online. The project, spread over around 1,300 acres in Bikaner—an area with some of the highest solar irradiation levels in India—is expected to generate […] Read more
RERC Issues Draft Procedure for Grid Connectivity For ISTS Network Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has released a draft procedure for granting connectivity to the intra-state transmission system (InSTS), marking a key regulatory step toward standardizing and streamlining access to the state’s transmission network. Issued under Regulation 17 of the Rajasthan Electricity Grid Code Regulations, 2024, the draft document is intended to guide various […] Read more
No Transmission Charges On BESS, PSPs Till June 28: Govt Updated On Wed, Jun 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Ministry of Power has issued a long-awaited notification waiving inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges for Energy Storage Systems (ESS), including pumped hydro and battery projects, as part of efforts to support renewable energy integration. The order builds on earlier ministry notifications issued on December 23, 2016; November 2, 2021; December 1, 2022; December 6, 2022; […] Read more
Karnataka: Bijapur REZ Gets Fillip For Boosting Transmission Web Updated On Wed, Jun 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted a transmission licence to Bijapur REZ Transmission Limited (BRTL) for developing an inter-state transmission system (ISTS) project in Karnataka. BRTL is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of PFC Consulting. Bizapur REZ is among Karnataka’s six designated renewable energy zones (REZs) from the southern state. The other REZs […] 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
Telangana Plans 132 MW Solar Projects, Issues Bid For DPRs Updated On Mon, May 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited (TSGENCO) has issued a tender seeking consultants to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for 132 megawatts (MW) of solar power projects, the utility said Monday. The contract covers the development of DPRs for a 107 MW ground-mounted solar plant across multiple hydel and thermal sites, a 20 MW floating […] Read more
APTEL Clears NTPC of Metering Liability in Solar Project Case Updated On Thu, May 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) in its latest judgement has ruled in favour of NTPC Ltd., overturning a CERC order that had held the state-run energy major responsible for meter sealing in solar power projects, a finding that contributed to delays in project commissioning. In the judgment, APTEL allowed NTPC’s appeal against the Central […] Read more
