MNRE complains CERC against solar power shut off by Discoms Updated On Tue, Aug 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has lodge a complaint against discoms to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) stating that some discoms are not fully evacuating the solar power available to them, resulting in losses for solar developers. Discoms have been arbitrarily shutting off power from solar projects, for varying lengths of time, […] Read more
Ministry of Power Raises RPO Trajectory for both Discoms and States Updated On Thu, Jul 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of Power has raised the Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) trajectory for solar power in India. The Renewable Purchase Obligations makes it mandate for both Distribution Companies (Discoms) and states to purchase a certain percentage of their energy from renewable. Distribution Companies in India will now have to purchase 2.75% of their energy mix from […] Read more
Rising Heat, Rising Demand: Demand Response Makes a Case For India Updated On Tue, Apr 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy Climate change has caused the global temperatures to soar to new heights with the world now witnessing significant heatwaves, and with that the rise of global cooling needs. In the new era of power consumption dominated by renewable energy (RE), Demand Response (DR) may play a crucial role in optimal use of power, especially in […] Read more
Cleantech Commissions 100 MWp RE Park For Anthea & Others Updated On Fri, Apr 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy Cleantech Solar, a renewable energy solutions provider has commissioned an open-access solar PV project for industrial customers at its 100 MWp solar park in Maharashtra. This is Cleantech Solar’s seventh renewable energy park in the state. The company last year commenced the commercial operation of its sixth open-access solar PV project of ~150 MWp, for […] Read more
NHPC Approves Rs 797 Cr For 1.2 GW Uttar Pradesh’s Solar Park Project Updated On Fri, Apr 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy NHPC’s Board of Directors has approved the development of a 1,200 MW solar park in Uttar Pradesh’s Jalaun district, the company said in an exchange filing. It said the project will involve an estimated investment of Rs 796.96 crore, including interest during construction (IDC) of Rs 42.69 crore. The company will invest Rs 239.09 crore […] Read more
Adani Ends Up With 8534 MW From Mfg. Linked Tender, Azure Left With 1667 MW Updated On Mon, Apr 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy In a petition before the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) where the commission finally stayed away from any comment or order, SECI has allocated 8534 MW out of the total 12000 MW to Adani Green, while Azure Power, which had won 4000 MW in comparison to Adani’s 8000 MW in the same tender, has been […] Read more
UltraTech To Tap AMPIN’s 75 MW Solar Project For Captive Power Updated On Thu, Apr 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy UltraTech Cement has signed an energy supply agreement and a share subscription and shareholders agreement to acquire a 26% stake in AMPIN C&I Power Eight Private Limited, a company involved in the generation and transmission of renewable energy. AMPIN C&I Power Eight, based in New Delhi, is a special purpose vehicle (SPV) set up to […] Read more
Bigger & Faster – South India’s Renewable Comeback Updated On Wed, Apr 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy South India, which heralded some of the earliest large-scale solar and wind projects in the country, is now further expanding its clean energy footprint. Again, one could say that some of India’s most notable renewable achievements came from the region before 2020. From the then-largest solar plant at Kamuthi in Tamil Nadu with a 648 […] Read more
BrightNight, Hero Future Energies Inks PPA With NTPC For FDRE Project Updated On Wed, Apr 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy BrightNight has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with state-run NTPC to supply 110 MWac of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) over 25 years. The company said, “The energy will be delivered from a 350 MWp solar-wind hybrid project integrated with a 100 MWh battery energy storage system in Rajasthan, and connected via the […] Read more
