A&N: SECI Floats Tender For 30 MW Project Under RESCO Mode Updated On Mon, Sep 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an effort to provide solar power to the Union Territory (UT) of Andaman and Nicobar Islands (EDA&N), the Electricity Department and SECI have issued a tender. SECI requested bids from solar power developers to establish 30 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV projects in the Union Territory. This project will be executed under the RESCO […] Read more
Cluster Head – EPC O&M Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Responsibilities:- Supervision of O&M activities conducted by O&M vendor at various pump locations Coordination of all activities with district level DISCOM (JE)/ MSEDCL officials in Maharashtra Coordinate with O&M subcontractor to ensure that the pumps are fully functional and have minimum down time. Conduct surprise visits to the selected pumps to check efficacy of O&M activities carried out by […] Read more
MNRE Proposes RESCO, Aggregation Model To Boost Rooftop Solar Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines aimed at boosting the growth of the residential rooftop solar segment. According to the draft plan, rooftop solar systems can be installed on consumers’ rooftops without requiring any initial capital investment. The ministry has asked the public and the stakeholders concerned to send […] Read more
DERC Allows SCOD Extension To Tata Power For Hybrid Project Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy In some relief for the developer, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) allowed Tata Power Renewable Energy an extension for its Karnataka hybrid project. The company is now developing a 510 MW of wind-solar hybrid project in the state. The order of state power regulator came to the fore after Tata Power Renewable Energy filed […] Read more
India Can Export 8.6cr Electric Two Wheelers By 2047: RMI Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy In its recent report, RMI highlighted that in 2023, over 15 lakh electric vehicles (EVs) were registered in India. To achieve energy independence it advocated for India to adopt 100% clean fuel vehicle sales in all vehicle segments by 2043. RMI recently released its report, “India at 2047: A Vision for Energy Independence in the […] Read more
Premier Energies Gets Rs. 215 Cr Project Under PM-KUSUM In UP Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Premier Energies today received an order from the Uttar Pradesh Department of Agriculture under the PM KUSUM scheme (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan). The Hyderabad-based company got a project of Rs. 215 Crores to supply, install, and commission solar water pumping systems across various districts in the state. Premier Energies got this […] Read more
Can Digital Solar Project Make Rooftop Solar More Accessible? Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy In 2023-24, India’s installed Rooftop Solar (RTS) capacity increased by 2.99 GW, marking the highest annual growth to date. According to the latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) India’s total installed rooftop solar capacity has reached 13.40 GW by the end of July 2024. Following the launch of the PM […] Read more
MERC Declines MSEDCL’s Plea To Not Allow Virtual Net Meters Updated On Tue, Sep 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest notification decided to stick to its plan to roll out the facility of virtual net-metering for residential consumers especially living in multi-storeyed buildings. The state power regulator in its discussion on a draft regulation on the issue ruled out the pleas of the Maharashtra discom and […] Read more
Karnataka: KERC Issues Rules To Transit Towards Smart Meters Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has announced new regulations to retrofit existing meters with smart modules. These regulations are titled the KERC (Smart Modules For Existing Digital/Static Meters) Guidelines, 2024. The state power regulator noted that when phasing out existing digital and static meters compliant with IS 15884 is not feasible due to their […] Read more
