States Open Up With More Land Bank Policies For RE Projects Updated On Wed, Dec 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Marred by hurdles in land acquisition for new renewable energy projects, several Indian states are now coming up with innovative solutions like land banks to tackle the issue of land for green projects. Over the past few months, various states have announced or initiated plans to allocate dedicated land for green projects. Uttar Pradesh Earlier […] Read more
SECI’s 9.29 GW Of Renewable Projects Still Await Buyers Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The growth in tendering for utility-scale projects marks the progress within the renewable energy sector. Recent data shared by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) indicated a list of renewable projects that are yet to see buyers. As per the prescribed practice, the renewable project developers who win tenders through SECI tie up with […] Read more
CERC To Acme Solar-Complete 300 MW Solar Project After Paying Penalty Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ruling on a case involving Acme Solar and Central Transmission Utility of India (CTUIL), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has allowed Acme Solar an extension on its delayed project in Rajasthan, with the provision of more damages in case it does not deliver a phased commissioning under the new deadlines. Petition Overview: ACME Solar […] Read more
Amid Adani Row, SECI Clarifies Its Stand On Its Role In RE Projects Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Amid ongoing controversy surrounding the renewable energy division of the Adani Group, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a statement. While not directly addressing the controversy, SECI highlighted its critical role in India’s renewable energy sector. To date, SECI has awarded approximately 70 GW of renewable energy tenders. The Renewable Energy Implementing […] Read more
TPREL Commissions 126 MW Floating PV Project At Omkareshwar Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), Tata Power’s renewable energy subsidiary, today announced the formal commissioning of the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project of 126 MW capacity. The EPC contract for this project worth Rs. 596 crore was awarded by NHDC, a joint venture of NHPC Ltd and Madhya Pradesh government to TPREL. The project vaults […] Read more
4-Year Project Delay Proves Expensive For Rajasthan Solar Developer Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) bench has gone with the views of the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in a case (appeal no 172 of 2019) involving a solar power developer, Arjun Green Power Pvt Limited against the order of the former. Case Overview: Arjun Green Power Pvt. Ltd., a solar power developer, appealed […] Read more
DERC Allows SCOD Extension To Tata Power For Hybrid Project Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy In some relief for the developer, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) allowed Tata Power Renewable Energy an extension for its Karnataka hybrid project. The company is now developing a 510 MW of wind-solar hybrid project in the state. The order of state power regulator came to the fore after Tata Power Renewable Energy filed […] Read more
A Delay Foretold. How MSEDCL Delayed a 500 MW RE Project Involving Tata Power Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy In looking at the orders of regulators at the state and national level (CERC and APTEL), one is regularly surprised at how common sense is regularly abandoned in favour of abundant precaution. Among state entities like discoms, the fear of being seen as biased trumps everything when it comes to a project. Be it the […] Read more
Delayed Solar Project: Gujarat Discom, GETCO Draw GERC’s Ire Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) in its latest judgement ordered the Gujarat discom-Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL) and govt entity Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) to refund the amount charged to solar generators on account of delays. The case was filed by Arka Energy, Aditya Energy and their clients jointly against UGVCL, […] Read more
