MNRE’s New Scheme Guidelines for 12,000 MW CPSU Phase-II Project Updated On Tue, May 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) has released the newly amended scheme guidelines for implementation of Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II (Government Producer Scheme) for setting up 12,000 MW grid-connected Solar PV power projects by the Government Producers. These 12,000 MW projects will be produced by the government producers with Viability […] Read more
Power Ministry Writes to States/UTs to Issue Tariff Orders on Time Updated On Thu, May 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power in a letter to state and UT energy departments and SERCs has requested for the timely issuing of tariff orders The Ministry of Power in a letter to state and UT energy departments and State Energy Regulatory Commissions has requested for the timely issuing of tariff orders under the Electricity Act, […] Read more
REC Trading Drops to 9.2 Lakh in FY20-21 From 89.27 Lakh in FY19-20 Updated On Mon, Apr 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy The halt in trading since July 2020 has seen the REC market shrink to record the trade of just 9.2 lakh RECs in the financial year 2020-21 The halt in trading at the energy exchanges since July 2020 has seen the Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) market shrink to record the trade of just 9.2 lakh RECs in […] Read more
Over 12.3 GW of Wind-Solar Hybrid Tenders Issued in India Till Date: JMK Updated On Fri, Apr 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy India has enormous potential for wind and solar energy. But, due to the intermittent and inconsistent nature of both solar and wind power, the Capacity Utilization Factor (CUF) for standalone solar and wind power plants is low. This issue can be partially resolved by blending the energy generated from the two sources as a hybrid […] Read more
Torrent Power Awarded 300 MW Solar PPA, Project to be Established in Gujarat Updated On Fri, Apr 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Torrent Power has been awarded a long-term PPA for 300 MW capacity of solar power generation, project to come up in Gujarat. Torrent Power has announced that it has been awarded a long-term Power Purchase Arrangement (PPA) for 300 MW capacity of solar power generation. The firm has stated that it will set up the […] Read more
CESC Seeks Solar Power Suppliers To Meet RPO Obligations Updated On Mon, Apr 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy CESC, the privately owned discom and power generator that is entrusted with managing power for the city of Kolkata in West Bengal, has advertised for its April to October renewable purchase requirements. RPO’s are considered key to driving demand for solar power, enabling the sector’s expansion. In fact, even as CESC has advertised for its […] Read more
MERC Clarifies That Green Energy Tariff To Be Treated As Tariff Income In Mumbai Updated On Fri, Apr 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission, has issued an ‘Errata’ order for its earlier order (case 134 of 2020 on March 22) allowing Tata Power company (TPC-D), one of the three Mumbai discoms, to provide ‘green tariff at a 66 paise premium to customers. The new order makes it clear that the premium being charged for […] Read more
EDF Successfully Installs 100,000 Smart Meters in India Updated On Thu, Apr 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy EDF has successfully installed 100,000 smart meters in India under its EESL contract, commercial roll-out of 5 million smart meters is next. Global low-carbon electricity leader EDF has announced that it has successfully installed 100,000 smart meters in India under its contract with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), an energy service company under the administration […] Read more
Syska to Participate in Carbon Finance Based Gram Ujala LED Scheme With CESL Updated On Thu, Apr 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Syska LED has won the tender by CESL to supply LEDs for homes in rural India based on carbon finance under the Gram Ujala scheme Syska LED has announced that it has won a uniquely structured tender by public sector entity Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) to supply LEDs for homes in rural India based […] Read more
