Odisha: IREDA Has Sanctioned Over Rs.3,000 Cr For Green Energy Projects Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) reaffirmed its commitment to Odisha’s ambitious renewable energy target. The CMD emphasized the state’s vision of achieving 10 GW capacity by 2030. Highlighting its support, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has already sanctioned over Rs. 3,000 crores […] Read more
HPERC Rolls Out Banking Regulation For Open Access Policy Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) recently released an open access policy to allow connectivity and open access to electricity generated from green/renewable energy sources. It also includes energy generated from non-fossil-based waste-to-energy plants for use of the Intra-State Transmission System (InSTS) or the distribution system of the licensee(s) in the state or both. […] Read more
22 States Issued Green Open Access Regulations, Parliament Told Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) Rule, 2022, aimed at ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and green energy for all, was notified on June 6, 2022. The GEOA has now expanded its footprint across 22 states, according to recent data shared by the Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, […] Read more
Jharkhand: DVC Opens Bid To Build 234 MW Floating Solar Project Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) recently released a tender to build a 234 MW grid-tied floating solar PV (FSPV) plant. This project is located on DVC’s Maithon Dam Reservoir at Maithon Jharkhand. The project included a 10-year comprehensive Operations and Maintenance (O&M). The last date for bid submission is 7th January 2025. The DVC tender said […] Read more
Tech Investments To Slash Solar Energy Costs By Up to 60%: ISA Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar energy has been identified as key to bridging energy gaps in low-income countries, ensuring access for over 1 billion people globally through various grid-connected and decentralized solutions. According to a report by the International Solar Alliance (ISA), by 2050, solar adoption is projected to create over 27 million green jobs worldwide, offering significant opportunities […] Read more
Why The NTPC Green Energy IPO Could Be A Turning Point For Green Energy Related IPOs Updated On Thu, Nov 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy After a journey of over two years, the NTPC Green Energy IPO is finally here. It is interesting that despite the long anticipation and preparations behind this mega Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Rs 10,000 crores ($1.18 billion), the latest IPO still gives one a feeling of a rushed effort, thanks to the many exemptions […] Read more
Noida International Airport Set To Boost Renewable Energy Usage Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Noida International Airport (NIA), today entered into a partnership with Tata Power, an integrated power company, to incorporate renewable energy into the aviation company. Under this arrangement, Tata Power Trading Company Ltd. (TPTCL) plans to supply 10.8 MW of wind power to NIA, sourced from Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. (TPREL). Additionally, TPREL plans to […] Read more
APTEL Order Adds Clarity On Treating Open Access Demand By Grid Operators Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an order last week that will add a dash of clarity on how discoms treat demand from open access customers, the APTEL bench has ruled to set aside an order from MSEDCL where it had denied the open access quantum to a group of customers of Sai Wardha Power Generation Limited. MSEDCL had lost […] Read more
Solar’s IPO Rush: How Sustainable is it? | Saur Energy International Magazine Oct 2024 Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy When people look back on the evolution of solar manufacturing in India, 2024 will be looked upon as a milestone year. For while much has happened in the previous two years to bring us to this turn, there is no doubt that 2024 will stand out for the way the capital markets welcomed solar firms. […] Read more
