PM-KUSUM: Punjab Issues Bid To Solarise 200 Agri Pumps Updated On Tue, Jun 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has invited bids for the solarisation of around 200 agricultural pumps across the state under the central government’s PM-KUSUM scheme, aiming to boost clean energy use in irrigation and allow farmers to earn income by exporting surplus solar power to the grid. The last date to submit the bid […] Read more
MERC Rejects Scrapping of Grid Support Charges for Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Jun 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has dismissed a petition seeking to eliminate Grid Support Charges (GSC) applicable to rooftop solar systems in the state. The state power regulator ruled that the charges were legally established and necessary to maintain grid stability and service infrastructure. The order was passed after a petition was filed in […] Read more
India’s RE Sector Faces Compliance Crush With 2,700 Annual Filings Updated On Wed, Jun 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy companies are grappling with a staggering volume of regulatory obligations, with a single solar power project facing over 2,700 compliance instances annually, according to a new report released by TeamLease RegTech. Titled “Decoding Compliance Management for the Renewable Energy Sector”, the report highlights the regulatory complexity hampering India’s clean energy transition, even […] Read more
Kerala May Allow Higher Feed-In Tariff For Prosumers With ESS Updated On Tue, Jun 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has proposed higher feed-in tariffs for prosumers who install energy storage systems (ESS) alongside renewable energy (RE) systems, according to its draft “Renewable Energy and Related Matters Regulations, 2025.” The tariffs would apply to energy injected into the grid during peak hours and be determined by the Commission. […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar: MNRE Invites Proposals For Innovative Projects Updated On Mon, Jun 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a call for proposals under the “Innovative Projects Component” of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, inviting demonstrations of scalable technologies and business models to accelerate the adoption of rooftop solar (RTS) systems across India. The ministry is seeking pilot projects that showcase innovation […] Read more
NVVN Plans To Boost Rooftop Solar In Andaman & Nicobar Updated On Mon, May 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, has now planned to boost the installation of rooftop solar in Andaman and Nicobar. In this regard, the agency has issued a tender seeking developers. As per the tender documents, NVVN has planned to install 3,450 kW grid-connected rooftop solar power systems […] Read more
CERC Issues Draft Guidelines For Boosting Virtual PPAs Updated On Fri, May 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released draft guidelines for Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs), aiming to support the country’s renewable energy push by offering a market-based tool for meeting clean energy targets. The proposed rules, issued in May, outline a framework to enable designated consumers to fulfill their Renewable Consumption Obligations (RCOs) without […] Read more
MERC Clarifies On Rooftop Solar, Open Access Rules Updated On Tue, May 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued key clarifications on rooftop solar and open access energy rules, addressing consumer concerns on banking charges, eligibility, and implementation under recently amended regulations. In an order passed last week, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) responded to a public interest petition filed by a renewable energy consultant. […] Read more
Pakistan’s Unexpected Solar Boom Comes With Pitfalls For the Future Updated On Tue, May 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy In recent weeks, Pakistan has been cited as an example of a solar success increasingly. The reason? An unprecedented boom in solar capacity additions, perhaps as high as 15 GW in 2024, that have helped the country leapfrog its way to the top 6 solar markets worldwide. Powered by Cheap Chinese imports that face little […] Read more
