PM Surya Ghar Adds Service Charges Under Rooftop Solar Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently clarified the provision of a ‘Service Charge’ added under the Operational Guidelines for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna. The MNRE included a service charge equivalent to 1% of the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) component for residential consumers, amounting to Rs. 657 crores. The MNRE […] Read more
Resentment Among TN MSMEs Against Additional Rooftop Solar Charges Updated On Mon, Sep 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar consumers across Tamil Nadu are now miffed with the additional charges levied by the state unlike many other Indian states which are promoting rooftop solar. The state agencies are now levying network or wheeling charges from the prosumers in the state. In a recent development, several Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) associations […] Read more
GERC Declines To Impose Charges For Rooftop Solar Users Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) in its latest order declined to impose new charges on solar rooftop consumers. This came to the light when some stakeholders demanded imposing system strengthening charges from rooftop solar users. The demand included imposing system strengthening charges from consumers having capacities below 6Kw. The matter was raised during the […] Read more
As EV Infra Charges Up, Expect EVs To Follow Suit Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The recent speed breaker in the sales of Electric Vehicles (EVs) has raised many worries that the industry might be heading for trouble. However, we believe that this temporary blip will soon be a memory as sales pick up again, mainly due to the visible improvements one can expect in EV charging infrastructure, as well […] 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
Adani Electricty Plans To Install 8,500 EV Charges In Mumbai Societies Updated On Thu, Mar 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd has announced that it has plans to install 8,500 chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) across apartment societies in Mumbai, reported news agency PTI. The Adani group company said it has launched what it calls the “share charge” initiative under which multiple EV owners can charge their vehicles, as was reported by […] Read more
Centre Amends Electricity, Late Payment Surcharge Rules 2022 Updated On Mon, Mar 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central government has amended the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related Matters) Rules of 2022 to ensure an adequate supply of electricity and to meet the growing demand in the country. The government amended the rule to ensure the optimum utilisation of available power-generating capacity. These amendments are expected to enhance the reliability of […] Read more
New Electricity Policy To Be Brought In Telangana, Says State Discom Updated On Thu, Feb 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a meeting organized by the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), Chief Managing Director (CMD) of Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL) Musharraf Faruqui said that the state government is focusing on releasing the New Electricity Policy. Addressing the gathering, Musharraf Faruqui pointed out that the land cost in […] Read more
Indian Railways Liable To Pay Cross Subsidy Charges Under Open Access, Declares APTEL Updated On Tue, Feb 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a 387 page judgement on the liability of the Indian Railways to pay cross subsidy charges, involving multiple (8) appeals from discoms across the country, the Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) has ruled in favour of the discoms. The crux of the dispute, in the batch of appeals, was whether Indian Railways is a […] Read more
