RMI: Indian DISCOMs Must Step Up to Power EV Future Updated On Mon, Jun 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s electric vehicle (EV) charging ecosystem is at a critical juncture, with power distribution companies (DISCOMs) expected to play a pivotal role in expanding infrastructure to support the country’s electrification goals, according to a new report by the energy think tank Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). Despite growing momentum—EVs accounted for 6.4% of new vehicle sales […] Read more
MERC Revises Power Tariffs, Reduces Revenue Gap to Surplus Updated On Thu, Jun 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has revised its earlier Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) Order after partially allowing a review petition filed by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL), significantly altering projected financial outcomes and easing the burden on consumers. The revised order modifies the MYT Order dated March 28, 2025, for the fifth […] Read more
APTEL Clarifies Financial Obligations for Solar Park Developers Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has upheld a regulatory order requiring Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd. (SUCRL), the developer of the 1000 MW Bhadla Phase III Solar Park, to pay inter-state transmission charges incurred during a mismatch between infrastructure commissioning and actual power generation. APTEL dismissed two appeals by SUCRL, affirming earlier rulings by […] Read more
CERC Overturns Curtailment of Tata Power, Engie Solar Output Updated On Tue, Jun 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has overturned curtailment orders issued by the Western Regional Load Dispatch Centre (WRLDC) against Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) and Engie’s Indian arm, Electro Solaire Pvt Ltd, in a dispute over compliance with reactive power regulations at the Raghanesda Ultra Mega Solar Park in Gujarat. The Central […] Read more
Himachal CM Fast-Tracks Solar, Eyes 13 GW PSPs Updated On Mon, Jun 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, at a high-level meeting of the Power Department, has directed the Energy Department to issue a cancellation notice to non-serious hydro power developers, whose projects have remained stalled for many years. Noting that the undue delays in the project execution are causing significant losses to the state […] Read more
Waaree Drops Odisha Solar Plant Plan, Moves To Other States Updated On Fri, Jun 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Waaree Energies, India’s largest solar module manufacturer, has scrapped its plan to set up an integrated solar manufacturing facility in Odisha, citing execution delays. The company had initially proposed to manufacture ingots, wafers, cells, and modules from a single location in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. The listed firm said in a regulatory filing on […] Read more
OREDA Issues Empanelment Bid for Off-Grid Solar Applications Updated On Thu, Jun 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA), a government undertaking, has issued a Request for Empanelment (RfE) seeking agencies for the design, engineering, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and five-year comprehensive maintenance of off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across Odisha. The empanelment will be valid for one year from the date of the Empanelment Order, during […] Read more
TotalEnergies Wins N-9.4 Offshore Wind Concession in German Waters Updated On Thu, Jun 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy TotalEnergies has strengthened its offshore wind portfolio with the award of the N-9.4 concession in the North Sea by Germany’s Federal Network Agency. The concession is granted to Offshore Wind One GmbH of which TotalEnergies is a stakeholder. Project Scope and Location The N-9.4 site lies around 150 kilometres northwest of the German island of […] Read more
MSEDCL At Wrong End Of MERC Orders Again, Now Over Delay In Net Billing Updated On Thu, Jun 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy MSEDCL or Mahavitaran, the key discom entity in Maharashtra outside Mumbai, has regularly been in the news for issues related to its tardy handling of renewable project related matters. Or efforts to slow down renewable adoption even in many cases by making it less attractive. In the latest instance of drawing regulatory censure for its […] Read more
