NTPC To Move Ahead on Separate Renewable Energy Arm Updated On Mon, Aug 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Wire agency PTI reports that NTPC Limited has received a ‘go ahead’ from the Niti Aayog and Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) to set up a wholly-owned company for its renewable energy business. The move formalises NTPC’s plans in the renewable space. For many observers, a massive shift by the largest power […] Read more
Will The Andhra Pradesh Saga Reach Endgame With Central Intervention? Updated On Mon, Aug 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a further turn to the ongoing tussle between developers in Andhra Pradesh and the state government there through its discoms, the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), the apex body of solar energy developers in the country, has reached out once again to the state’s chief Minister to intervene, and for good measure, […] Read more
Aug 21 CEA Report Points To Massive Problems in Solar Project Pipeline Updated On Sun, Aug 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy A report released by India’s Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on August 21, indicates some huge issues for the ‘pipeline’ of solar (and wind) projects. Looking at the delays and reasons for these delays in many cases, and the evolving situation on the ground,it becomes amply clear that the 2022 target of 175 GW is at […] Read more
Amplus Achieves First Successful Solar Trade on GTAM Updated On Sat, Aug 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy On August 20th, three days after the launch of India’s first ever Green Term-Ahead Market (GTAM) at the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), Amplus Solar sold solar electricity on the exchange, becoming the first solar generator to trade on GTAM. IEX had launched the GTAM on its power trading platform after receiving approval from the CERC […] Read more
C&S Electric Acquisition by Siemens Limited Approved by CCI Updated On Fri, Aug 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy CCI has approved the proposed acquisition of 100 percent of the share capital of C&S Electric Limited by Siemens Limited. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on August 20, 2020, has approved the proposed acquisition of C&S Electric Limited by Siemens Limited (Siemens India). The proposed combination envisages the acquisition of 100 percent of the […] Read more
Centre has Assured it Will Provide Subsidy for 1000 E-Buses in Delhi: Gahlot Updated On Fri, Aug 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot has confirmed that the Centre has assured that subsidy will be provided for 1,000 e-buses in the city. Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot has confirmed that the Centre has assured that subsidy will be provided for 1,000 electric buses (e-buses) in the city. Gehlot confirmed the news after his meeting […] Read more
Tezpur University Generating 90,000 kW of Solar Electricity Every Month Updated On Fri, Aug 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Tezpur University in Assam is generating on average – nearly 90,000 kW of electricity every month through its 1 MW on-campus rooftop solar power systems. The Tezpur University in Assam has said that it is generating on average – nearly 90,000 kilowatts (kW) of electricity every month through its 1 MW on-campus rooftop solar power […] Read more
HERC Proposes Reverse Auction for Transmission Projects Updated On Fri, Aug 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy HERC has asked for comments regarding threshold cost after which bidding route will be followed The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has proposed introducing reverse auction method to award projects related to setting up of transmission infrastructure. A discussion paper has been prepared by HERC that sheds light on how reverse bidding for transmission projects […] Read more
AISIA Bats for 50% BCD on Solar Equipment Updated On Fri, Aug 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy The Body urged Government of India on immediate implementation of BCD All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) has urged the government to impose at least 50% basic custom duty (BCD) on solar equipment for sustenance of domestic manufacturers. The country’s dependency on China for solar imports in FY20, was recorded at imports worth $1.3 billion. […] Read more
