MERC’s No To Wind-Solar-Thermal Bundling for OA Consumers In Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an order that left some hope for a future rethink on the issue, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has rejected a plea by the Captive Power Producers Association(CPPA) in the state to direct the key state discom/s to allow bundling of solar, wind and thermal power for use by captive consumers too. MSEDCL […] Read more
January Power Market- DAM Prices Drift Lower, Green Volumes Up 218% YoY Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian Energy Exchange, India’s premier electricity exchange, achieved monthly electricity traded volume of 10,910 MU in January’25, marking a 16% increase on year-on-year basis. IEX recorded highest ever monthly trade of RECs in January ’25. A total of 38.03 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates were traded during the month, marking a 150% year on year increase. […] Read more
Haryana Issues 500 MW Grid-Connected Solar Project Tender Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC), a joint forum of state discoms on behalf of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (DHBVNL) issued a tender to develop 500 MW grid-connected solar projects. The solar tender from HPCC has sought bids up till March 12, 2025. Capacity Offered & […] Read more
Budget 2025- Green Stocks Fail To Fire Despite Manufacturing Push Updated On Sat, Feb 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy The 2025 budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had one announcement at the end that overshadowed almost everything mentioned before. Yes, we are referring to the hike in Income Tax exemption limit for salaried individuals to Rs 12 lacs, a move that is seen as the biggest effort yet to spur domestic consumption by […] Read more
As India Goes Past 100 GW Solar Milestone, No Time To Rest Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy If ever there was a better use of the term turning point, inflection point, or simply the year when everything fell into place, 2024 would probably come the closest for the Indian solar market. These 365 days proved to be a harbinger of several good news for the different stakeholders in the industry, including solar […] Read more
Gujarat Issues Norms For Setting Up Off-Grid, Hybrid Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) recently released guidelines for setting up off-grid solar, wind, and wind-solar hybrid projects in Gujarat. These guidelines aim to streamline procedures for these projects, including storage registration. The Gujarat government introduced this policy in response to requests from renewable energy project developers and to address challenges they face in […] Read more
Telangana Targets 20 GW RE, Storage Capacity Additions By 2030 Updated On Mon, Jan 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy Shortly after releasing its draft renewable energy policy earlier this year, the Telangana government unveiled its official Renewable Energy Policy for 2025. The Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation Ltd (TGREDCO), has now issued a policy, setting an ambitious target to boost the state’s renewable energy capacity, aiming for 20 GW of renewable energy and storage […] Read more
IEX Q3 Results-Revenues Up 13.7%, PAT Up 22.8% Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), the largest electricity trading exchange in India, has reported its results for the third quarter of FY25. The firm reported electricity volumes of 30.5 Billion Units in Q3FY’25, a 15.9% increase from 26.3 BUs in Q3 FY’24. Renewable energy certificates in Q3FY’25 at 26.52 lakhs, increased 31% from 20.24 lakh in […] Read more
India To Add 25 GW Of Solar Capacity By FY25 End: Ind-Ra Updated On Wed, Jan 22nd, 2025 by Saurenergy India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), a research organization in its latest report maintains a stable rating outlook for energy infrastructure projects for FY26. Four major factors drive this outlook: India’s economic growth, a sustained energy transition with renewables gaining a higher share in installed capacity and generation, a strong pipeline of capacity additions (both renewable […] Read more