India Reaches ambitious 5,000 MW of Solar Power Installed Capacity Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy The solar power generation figures underlined by the Govt. of India by 2022 is getting some momentum, latest report asserts that till Mid – January the installed capacity of solar power in India crossed the milestone of 5,000 MW. The cumulative installed capacity has reached to 5,130 MW with installed capacity of 1385 MW in […] Read more
RERC Approves Tariffs for 1000 MWh BESS in Rajasthan Updated On Wed, Jun 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has approved the tariffs for 1000 MWh BESS in Rajasthan ensuring the transparency and alignment with the market norms. Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) filed a petition for the approval of tariff discovered through a competitive bidding to set up a 500 MW / 1000 MWh standalone […] Read more
Akhilesh Kumar Dixit Joins EESL As Its Chief Executive Officer Updated On Tue, Jun 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of Public Sector Undertaking (PSUs) under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has appointed Akhilesh Kumar Dixit as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from June 16, 2025. Dixit joins EESL from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), where he served with distinction in […] Read more
Lack Of Study: APTEL Strikes Down Hike in Wind Energy Charges Updated On Tue, Jun 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has overturned key orders by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) that had imposed increased charges on wind power producers, ruling the changes arbitrary and unsupported by data. In a judgment, the tribunal ruled in favour of a batch of appeals filed by the Tamil Nadu Spinning Mills […] Read more
MoP Draft Broadens Roles for Grid and Standalone Energy Storage Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has proposed a draft amendment to Rule 18 of the Electricity Rules, 2005, aimed at providing legal clarity for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) by expanding the regulatory status and allowing consumers to become legitimate owners. As per the draft, “The Energy Storage System shall be utilized either as an independent […] Read more
No Transmission Charges On BESS, PSPs Till June 28: Govt Updated On Wed, Jun 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Ministry of Power has issued a long-awaited notification waiving inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges for Energy Storage Systems (ESS), including pumped hydro and battery projects, as part of efforts to support renewable energy integration. The order builds on earlier ministry notifications issued on December 23, 2016; November 2, 2021; December 1, 2022; December 6, 2022; […] Read more
Govt Picks 15 States, NTPC To Offer VGF Support For BESS Updated On Tue, Jun 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has approved a ₹5,400 crore ($650 million) viability gap funding (VGF) scheme aimed at accelerating the deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across the country, according to a latest notification issued by the Ministry of Power. Funded through the Power System Development Fund (PSDF), the scheme will support the development […] Read more
IIT Madras, GRID-INDIA Aid Tanzania Grids Capacity Development Updated On Fri, Jun 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is collaborating with GRID-INDIA, a Central Public Sector Enterprise, to offer certification programs, conduct joint research, and deliver technical consultation projects to strengthen Tanzania’s energy infrastructure. With a presence in Africa through IITM Zanzibar, the institute aims to build global partnerships for sustainable energy. Expanding horizons. This partnership […] Read more
THDC Operationalizes 250 MW Tehri Pumped Storage Unit Updated On Thu, Jun 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy THDC India Limited (THDCIL), has announced the successful commencement of the COD process of the 1st Unit (250 MW) of the 1000 MW Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) at Tehri, Uttarakhand. This makes Tehri PSP one of the largest Pumped Storage Plants by any Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) and the first Variable Speed […] Read more
