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
Karnataka HC Orders Puts Green Energy Open Access In Limbo Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy A recent order from the Karnataka High Court has created ripples in the state’s renewable energy market. The court struck down the Central government regulations on Green Energy Open Access and the state regulations floated by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). However, it directed the KERC to frame appropriate regulations for granting open access […] Read more
Prakash Chand Garg Joins NSEFI As Its New Principal Advisor Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), an industry body representing India’s renewable energy sector, has appointed Prakash Chand Garg as NSEFI’s new Honorary Principal Advisor. PC Garg’s illustrious career spans over 37 years in the power sector, during which he has held diverse and impactful roles. In his long career, he has contributed […] Read more
APTEL Rules Against Transferability of Banked Energy Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an order last week, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) delivered a key judgement on the transfer of banked wind energy between two projects belonging to the same firm. The case was filed by steel maker Maharashtra Seamless Limited versus the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd., Maharashtra Energy Development […] Read more
MRF Set To Make Rs. 7.26 Crore Investment In Clean Max Omni Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Chennai-based Tyre manufacturer MRF Limited recently announced its plans to acquire a 26 per cent stake in Clean Max Omni Private Limited for Rs. 7.26 crores, pivoting into renewable energy space. The tyre manufacturers entered into a captive power purchase agreement with Clean Max Omni for a hybrid power supply under the government’s captive power policy. In […] Read more
In Key Judgement, SC Backs Independence for SERCs Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a ruling that is likely to have far reaching implications, the Supreme Court of India has strengthened the independence of India’s State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs), placing them beyond the writ of the respective state governments in issuing orders. The ruling was made by a bench comprising the Chief Justic of India Dr DY […] Read more
3 GW Of Pumped Hydro Projects Set To Boost MSEDCL’s Portfolio Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra is set to witness the addition of 3 GW of energy storage projects through Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs). These new projects are expected to meet the growing demand of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL). Two companies, JSW Neo Energy Limited and Torrent Power Limited, have secured contracts to build the projects. […] Read more
PFC Seeks Bids To Evacuate 3 GW Of Renewable Energy From Gujarat Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy PFC Consulting released a tender requesting proposals for the selection of a transmission service provider through a tariff-based competitive bidding process. The tender invited bids to establish an inter-state transmission system to evacuate renewable power from Raghanesda, Gujarat, for 3GW under phase I. PFC set the 19th of November as the last date for bid […] Read more
After Defiance By BESCOM, KERC Issues Fresh Order On Net-Metering Updated On Fri, Sep 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has now issued a fresh order for the ESCOMS in Karnataka. This comes after the state power regulator found irregularities in the implementation of its earlier order where it talked about non-availability of the benefits of net metering facility for rooftop solar consumers who opt for open access connections. […] Read more
