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
The Rising Need for Smarter PV Solution in APAC Updated On Thu, Aug 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Asia Pacific region has become an exciting renewable energy market in recent years. Many countries with a planned capacity exceeding 1GW have emerged in a short period of time from this part of the world, which injected strong momentum to the PV industry. The local governments have started to provide ample support to the […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline for 15 MW Floating Solar Tender Updated On Thu, Aug 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has once again extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for 15 MW floating solar plant at the Nangal Pond in Himachal Pradesh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that it has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of 15 MW grid-connected […] Read more
Cabinet Relaxes Working Capital Limit for Loans to Discoms Updated On Thu, Aug 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet has approved a one-time relaxation to PFC and REC for extending loans to Discoms above limits of the working capital cap The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a one-time relaxation to Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) for extending loans […] Read more
MERC Rules Against MSEDCL in Three Cases Updated On Wed, Aug 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy All Cases Pertain to Non-Payment of Dues to Wind Energy Generators The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in three separate cases has ruled against the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL). All the cases pertain to non-payment of dues by MSEDCL to wind energy project owners. Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Ltd. (RSGBL) had approached […] Read more
IEX Launches GTAM Updated On Wed, Aug 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy CERC has Accorded Approval The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) launched the Green Term-Ahead Market (GTAM) on its power trading platform after receiving approval from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). CERC accorded its approval through an order dated August 17, 2020. The IEX had filed a petition with the CERC regarding the same in 2018; […] Read more
Danske Signs 15-Year PPA With World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Updated On Tue, Aug 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Equinor’s energy trading arm – Danske Commodities has signed a 15-year offtake PPA with the world’s largest planned offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank. Equinor’s energy trading arm – Danske Commodities has announced that it has signed a 15-year offtake power purchase agreement (PPA) with the world’s largest planned offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank. Under the […] Read more
MERC Approves Tariff of Rs.2.59/kWh for a Hybrid Project Updated On Tue, Aug 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy TPC-D had approached the commission seeking tariff approval The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) at the behest of Tata Power Company Limited (Distribution) (TPC-D) has approved the tariff of Rs.2.59/kWh for evacuation of power from a wind+solar hybrid renewable energy project of capacity 225 MW. The project will be set up in parts in Rajasthan […] Read more
Indian Railways to Pay Rs.27.35 Crores Plus Surcharge to TPC-D Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy TPC-D had filed a petition against Indian Railways on non-compliance of the Mid-Term Review Order of MSEDCL The Indian Railways will have to pay more than Rs.27.35 crores to Tata Power Company Limited (Distribution) (TPC-D). The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued an order directing the Indian Railways to pay the outstanding stand-by charges […] Read more