Maharashtra Plans Allowing Virtual Net-Metering To Boost RTS Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to promote rooftop solar installations, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has proposed to allow virtual net-metering for residential consumers. The move is meant to empower the urban residents living in multistoried buildings to get the benefits of reducing the monthly electricity bills by adopting solar power through virtual net-meters. The same […] Read more
Open Access Charges: When Solar Fails To Deliver Promised Savings Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The concept of open access in the electricity market was introduced to foster competition and provide consumers with the freedom to choose their electricity suppliers. However, despite the potential for savings, the reality is that net landed solar electricity often does not result in significant cost reductions for end consumers. This outcome is largely due […] Read more
Delicensing Power Distribution Can Boost RE Adoption: ORF Report Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by the Observer and Research Foundation (ORF) said that the delicensing of power distribution could boost the adoption of renewable energy. The report widely analyzed the implications of adoption of delicensing of power distribution in the country. The researched argued that with more private sector entry with their green pricing models are […] Read more
Orb Energy Launches 35 MW Solar Park In Karnataka Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Orb Energy has launched a 35 MW (DC) ground-mounted solar park in Arsikere in the Hassan district, a significant player in the Indian solar power business, the firm announced on Tuesday. This 110-acre solar park, which produces 5.24 crore units of green power annually and offsets 45,000 tons of carbon dioxide, was built especially to […] Read more
GUVNL Issues List of Tenderable PHP Sites With 14 GW Capacity Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has now issued the list of 16 reserved Pumped Hydro Storage Project (PHP) Sites. The state power utility said that these 16 PHP sites could be allocated under the competitive bidding process for the benefit of state public discoms. The total potential of PHPs from all the 16 […] Read more
SaurEnergy Explains: A Guide to Green Power Trading Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The world has witnessed exponential growth in the renewable energy sector, particularly over the last decade, as the importance of renewable energy has become common knowledge. According to one IRENA report, 2023 set a new record in renewables deployment in the power sector by reaching a total capacity of 3,870 Gigawatts (GW) globally. Furthermore, renewables […] Read more
SJVN, Hero Future Energies Sign PPA For 120 MW AP Solar Project Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN Limited (SJVN), an Indian Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), recently signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Hero Future Energies. The company singed this agreement with SJVN Limited for a 120 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project to be developed in Andhra Pradesh. Under the agreement, the project is expected to be commissioned […] Read more
India Becomes Second Largest Wind Market Within Asia Pacific In 2023 Updated On Mon, May 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) growth required an annual wind installation tripling to at least 320 GW. GWEC report found that the onshore wind energy recovered from a growth slowdown it currently is ranked fourth in total wind installations. It has installed 45 GW of onshore wind as of January 2024 and it’s the second […] Read more
Top 5 States Spearheading Rooftop Solar in India Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy India has made strides in new solar capacity addition in the last few years. However, a considerable gap exists between rooftop solar (RTS) and utility-scale solar installations. Despite existing national and state-level schemes promoting rooftop solar, including the National Rooftop Scheme and state government subsidies, participation rates remained low. This is mostly because of the […] Read more
