MERC Grants Relief To Wind Company Due To Force Majeure Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest order, provided relief to Clean Wind Power (Bhavnagar), a subsidiary of Hero Wind Energy Private Limited (Hero). This case highlights the importance for renewable energy developers to carefully draft contracts, anticipate potential disruptions, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements to mitigate risks. In its order, MERC […] Read more
Rajasthan Discom Issues Tender Under PM-KUSUM (Component-A) Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to expand the growth of solar power under PM-KUSUM, the Ajmer Discom, Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam (AVVNL) has issued a tender, inviting proposals from interested applicants to set up decentralized solar power plants with capacities from 0.5 MW to 2 MW, to be connected to 33/11 kV substations as identified by Ajmer […] Read more
India Needs To Triple Wind Energy Power By 2027: EMBER Report Updated On Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy India must triple its installed wind power capacity by 2027 to meet the projections made by the National Electricity Plan (NEP14). Though implementation of policies with state-specific targets will be crucial, the trends of wind and solar together will work in its favour – a reliable and diversified energy mix that helps India meet its […] Read more
Top 5: Battery Energy Storage Projects Commissioned in India Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have solved a key challenge for renewable energy, addressing the fluctuating nature of sources like solar and wind. Globally, new solar and wind projects are now integrating modern energy storage systems to ensure a reliable energy supply. Countries like China, the US, and Australia are rapidly expanding their energy storage […] Read more
RERC Notifies Draft Green Energy Open Access Regulations 2024 Updated On Wed, Oct 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Rajasthan’s Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) recently released a draft notification for the Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) regulations for 2024. The commission is inviting suggestions on the draft until October 18th. In this draft, the RERC outlines the criteria for accessing green energy through open access, which will be available upon payment of specific charges. […] Read more
NTPC REL Floats 1 GW Land, Power Evacuation Tender In Karnataka Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has released a tender for a land and power evacuation package to develop 1 GW (1000 MW) ISTS-connected solar PV projects in the Bidar Region in Karnataka. The tender sets October 24th as the last date for bid submission. In the brief scope of work, the tender detailed the […] Read more
A&N: SECI Floats Tender For 30 MW Project Under RESCO Mode Updated On Mon, Sep 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an effort to provide solar power to the Union Territory (UT) of Andaman and Nicobar Islands (EDA&N), the Electricity Department and SECI have issued a tender. SECI requested bids from solar power developers to establish 30 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV projects in the Union Territory. This project will be executed under the RESCO […] Read more
PM KUSUM: UPNEDA Issues Bids To Solarise 10,000 Solar Pumps Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Intending to solarize 10,000 grid-connected agriculture pumps under KUSUM Component C-1, the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) recently released a tender. The tender aims to supply, install, test, and commission distributed grid-connected solar PV systems with 5 years of comprehensive maintenance. UPNEDA has set 23rd September as the last date for […] Read more
MNRE Forms Panel To Frame Norms For Solar Cold Storages Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy To boost the growth of solar-powered cold storages in the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification announcing the formation of a special panel. The ministry stated that this new Technical Committee will help review the draft specifications for solar cold storages. “A Technical Committee has been constituted under […] Read more
