MNRE Amends Bidding Guidelines for Procuring Power From Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued amendments to the guidelines for the tariff-based bidding process for the procurement of power from grid-tied solar projects. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in a gazette notification, has issued amendments to the guidelines for ‘Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power from Grid Connected Solar PV Power […] Read more
Power Trading in Power Exchanges Exempted From new TDS and TCS Updated On Mon, Oct 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Central Board of Direct Taxes of India (CBDT) has exempted power trading transactions through online exchanges like Power Exchange India Ltd (PXIL) from the newly imposed section 194 (O) – TDS on E-Commerce Transactions & section 206C (1H) – TCS on Sale of Goods on an E-Commerce platform, of Income-tax Act, 1961. The Finance […] Read more
“Green” Credentials of Biomass Energy Challenged by Korean Solar Industry Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar developers in South Korea are filing a potentially game-changing lawsuit against their national government (midday Korea Standard Time, 28 September), citing unconstitutional renewable energy subsidies to wood burning that have worsened air pollution, accelerated climate change, and stunted the growth of the Korean solar energy sector. The case represents the first national-level lawsuit challenging […] Read more
SECI Fails To Wriggle Out of MERC Jurisdiction. Faces MSEDCL Claims for Damages Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy In an order with possibly far reaching consequences for SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India), the Maharashtra Electricity Regulator (MERC) has opted to place the central government undertaking on the dock, for a claim brought in by MSEDCL (Maharastra state Electricity Distribution Company Limited). MSEDCL’s main complaint against SECI, which it opted to bring before […] Read more
CMERI Installs World’s Largest Solar Tree at Durgapur Updated On Wed, Sep 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy CMERI, Durgapur has revealed a massive new solar tree structure at its residential colony, which it claims to be the world’s largest solar tree. The Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), Durgapur has revealed a massive new solar tree structure at its residential colony, which it claims to be the world’s largest solar tree. The solar tree has been […] Read more
IEX, PXIL Make the Case for Reopening REC Trading Updated On Mon, Aug 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy IEX and PXIL have made a case for reopening the trading of renewable energy certificates (REC), citing the impact on the entire value chain. Energy exchanges IEX and PXIL have made a case for reopening the trading of renewable energy certificates (REC), saying the market closure is impacting the entire value chain in the electricity […] Read more
Amplus Achieves First Successful Solar Trade on GTAM Updated On Sat, Aug 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy On August 20th, three days after the launch of India’s first ever Green Term-Ahead Market (GTAM) at the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), Amplus Solar sold solar electricity on the exchange, becoming the first solar generator to trade on GTAM. IEX had launched the GTAM on its power trading platform after receiving approval from the CERC […] Read more
IEX Launches GTAM Updated On Wed, Aug 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy CERC has Accorded Approval The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) launched the Green Term-Ahead Market (GTAM) on its power trading platform after receiving approval from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). CERC accorded its approval through an order dated August 17, 2020. The IEX had filed a petition with the CERC regarding the same in 2018; […] Read more
SECI Awards Only 970 MW of 2 GW Wind Tender, Vena and JSW Winners Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI recently concluded the auction for its 2 GW ISTS-connected wind projects tender, awarding 970 MW capacity to Vena Energy (L1) and JSW Energy (L2). The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) recently concluded the auction for its 2 GW ISTS-connected wind projects tender. The nodal agency has awarded only 970 MW capacity to the […] Read more
