RK Singh Asks Discoms to Submit Monthly Report on Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Program Updated On Fri, Jun 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh directed power distribution companies (Discoms) and State Nodal Agencies (SNAs) to submit the monthly status of implementation of grid-connected rooftop solar program. The move came in the backdrop as the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing phase-II of grid-connected rooftop solar programme […] Read more
Shocker! ACME Bows Out From Rajasthan Project With Record Low Tariffs Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy After surprising the world, and setting the stage for a period of record low tariffs in India with its bid at Rs 2.44 kWh for a SECI project in Rajasthan, the winner, ACME Solar, has opted to cancel the project. It had won the 600-Mw project in Rajasthan at a historic low rate of Rs […] Read more
Discoms to get Loans at low Rates to pay Back Gencos: RK Singh Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms will be offered loans at cheaper rates by state-owned power sector financing companies for clearing their dues towards Gencos, RK Singh has said. Financially stressed Discoms will be offered loans at cheaper rates of 8.5 to 9 percent for a 10-year period by state-owned power sector financing companies PFC and REC for clearing their dues towards power generation companies (Gencos), Power and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh […] Read more
Discoms’ Liquidity Infusion via Loan Positive for Gencos, But Losses to Shoot Up by Rs 270 Bn in FY21: ICRA Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Government’s Rs 900 billion liquidity support under Atmanirbhar Bharat package for state power distribution utilities (Discoms) is a much welcome measure, said ICRA a leading credit rating agency. However, this liquidity infusion in Discoms will be in the form of loans against receivables, from major power sector lenders Power Financial Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification […] Read more
Discoms’ Outstanding Dues to Gencos Rises 32% in January to Rs 88,311 Cr Updated On Mon, Mar 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Power producers’ total outstanding dues owed by Discoms rose nearly 32 percent to Rs 88,311 crore in January over the same month previous year. Power producers’ total outstanding dues owed by distribution firms (Discoms) rose nearly 32 percent to Rs 88,311 crore in January over the same month previous year, reflecting stress in the sector. […] Read more
Rajasthan Sets Levelised Tariff for Solar Projects Under KUSUM Scheme Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission has set the pre-fixed levelised tariff for solar projects in different components under the PM KUSUM scheme. The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in its latest tariff order has announced that it has set the pre-fixed levelised tariff for solar projects in different components under the PM KUSUM scheme. The […] Read more
TN Commission Issues Details for Solar Power Procurement by Discoms Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a consultative paper discussing the approach on procurement of solar power by Discoms The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has issued a consultative paper discussing the approach on procurement of solar power by the Distribution Licensees (Discoms) and on related issues of open access. According to […] Read more
Discoms’ Dues to Power Gencos Rises 50% to Rs 88,177 Cr in December Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Power producers’ total outstanding dues owed by Discoms jumped nearly 50 percent to Rs 88,177 crore in December 2019 over the same month previous year Power producers’ total outstanding dues owed by Discoms jumped nearly 50 percent to Rs 88,177 crore in December 2019 over the same month previous year, reflecting stress in the sector. Discoms owed […] Read more
Discoms Dues to Power Generators Rises to Rs 81k Cr in November Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Power producers’ total outstanding dues owed by Discoms increased around 45 percent to Rs 81,085 crore in November 2019. Power producers’ total outstanding dues owed by Discoms increased around 45 percent to Rs 81,085 crore in November 2019 over the same month previous year, reflecting stress in the sector. Discoms owed a total of Rs 54,834 […] Read more