As Fy25 Ends, A Mixed Message For Solar From Regulators, Courts Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy The final week of March, also the end of the financial year 2024-25, saw a troika of rulings in favour of solar, and solar customers by extension, across key states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.  Maharashtra Regulator Backs Solar With Vote For Status Quo  In Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) […] Read more
COVER STORY: India’s Different Path For Solar Module Manufacturing Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy On February 17, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued its latest ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) list. The issuing of the much-awaited list has been increasing in frequency over the year, as the rate of addition of new firms and module manufacturing capacity picks up pace. From just 26 manufacturers […] Read more
Elon Musk’s Starlink Could Drive In Benefits For EVs In India Updated On Wed, Mar 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy Elon Musk’s Starlink is finally a player in India’s internet business. Thanks to the recently inked partnerships with Indian telecom giants Airtel and Jio, Musk’s tech juggernaut of SpaceX-owned Starlink and Tesla are magically aligning to enter India with quite a punch. Starlink is the “world’s first and largest satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit to […] Read more
CERC Proposes New Changes In GNA Rules To Boost RE Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has now issued a new draft regulation on General Network Access (GNA). With this proposed fourth amendment in the regulations, the regulatory body has planned to enhance grid stability and boost renewable energy. The central agency has now proposed imposing a new regulation for entities with restricted access. It […] Read more
Solar Developer Gets Relief At APTEL On SCOD Extension Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Solaire Urja Private Limited, a Pune based solar developer appears to have got some much needed relief at APTEL, after the Appellate Tribunal chose to go with the developer’s contention on a case that was gone the other way at CERC. Case Overview: Solaire Surya Urja had gone to APTEL to challenge the order by […] Read more
MERC’s No To Wind-Solar-Thermal Bundling for OA Consumers In Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an order that left some hope for a future rethink on the issue, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has rejected a plea by the Captive Power Producers Association(CPPA) in the state to direct the key state discom/s to allow bundling of solar, wind and thermal power for use by captive consumers too. MSEDCL […] Read more
Senior Principal Engineer Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Responsibilities:- Would be responsible for hands-on physical verification and/or IR drop-EM closure of SoC’s. Evaluate and deploy the evolving physical verification and/or IR-EM methodologies to handle increasingly complex SoC/IP designs within aggressive, market-driven schedules Ensure quality adherence during all stages of the project life cycle. Drive thorough analysis of existing processes and recommend and implement […] Read more
NTPC REL Issues 2.5 GW BESS Tender For Its Thermal Plants Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC REL recently released a tender to develop a 2500 MW/10,000 MWH Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. The NTPC subsidiary has planned the project as spread across NTPC thermal power stations. The last date to submit the bids is February 17, 2025. The tender document elaborated on the project’s capacity. It mentioned, “The battery […] Read more
Govt Brings Draft Rule To Lower Tariffs For EV Users Updated On Wed, Jan 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest draft rule made by the Ministry of Heavy Industry (MHI) has proposed new benefits under the PM-Drive scheme. The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme aims to boost electric mobility in the country with a special focus on electric buses and other electric vehicle segments. Currently, the EV […] Read more
