Govt Amends Bidding Rules, Tightens Default Penalties Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) recently announced a series of amendments to the prescribed guidelines for a tariff-based competitive bidding process. These amendments are meant for the procurement of power from grid-connected solar, wind, and hybrid power projects. The government’s latest notification builds on previous guidelines, including those issued in July 2023 for energy storage projects, in […] Read more
MoP Sets New Bidding Guidelines for Pumped Storage Projects Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has introduced a new set of rules to promote the development of Pumped Storage Plants (PSPs). The government’s latest norms aim to provide a standardized procurement framework based on open competitive bidding. They also establish clear risk-sharing mechanisms among various stakeholders. The government’s latest notification applies to developers and procurers […] Read more
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
Advait Energy Bags 40,000 Off-Grid Solar Pumps Order In Karnataka Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based company Advait Energy Transitions recently secured an off-grid solar order from Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL). The company secured the order to develop 40,000 off-grid or stand-alone solar pumps under the PM-KUSUM Component ‘B’ scheme in Karnataka. Advait Energy said in a regulatory filing, “The company will design, develop, deploy, and maintain a […] Read more
MoP Enforces EV Charging Norms On Battery Swapping Centers Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has recently issued updated guidelines for the installation and operation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure. These guidelines aim to support the growing requirements of EVs with integrated batteries while establishing standards for battery swapping and battery charging companies and service providers. The notification on EV charging integrates elements from […] Read more
CEA’s CO2 Baseline Database- Impact of RE On Indian Grid Emissions Intensity Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has published the latest “CO2 Baseline Database for the Indian Power Sector, Version 20.0” in December 2024. The CDM tool, “Tool to Calculate the Emission Factor for an Electricity System” (Version 7.0), was used for the calculations. The calculations are based on […] Read more
NTPC Green, UPRVUNL Form JV For Renewable Park Projects Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), an NTPC Limited subsidiary, and, Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL), a state-owned thermal power utility in Uttar Pradesh entered into a 51:49 joint venture (JV). This collaboration aims to develop, operate, and maintain renewable energy parks and projects. NTPC Green announced its latest joint venture (JV) in […] Read more
22 States Issued Green Open Access Regulations, Parliament Told Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) Rule, 2022, aimed at ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and green energy for all, was notified on June 6, 2022. The GEOA has now expanded its footprint across 22 states, according to recent data shared by the Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, […] Read more
90% Surge In Installations After Green Energy Open Access: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Dec 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy A new report claims that regulatory clarity on green energy open access led to an upsurge in annual renewable energy installations. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research & Analytics prepared the report. The report said that the Green Energy Open Access Rules (GEOA) 2022 aided in creating new installation […] Read more
