Cabinet Approves Viability Gap Funding For Offshore Wind Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects. The total outlay of the scheme stood at Rs 7,453 crore. The fund included an outlay of Rs 6,853 crore for the installation and commissioning of 1 GW of offshore wind energy […] Read more
Investments In Renewables, Realty To Rise To Rs 15 Lakh Cr In Next Fiscals: CRISIL Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Investments in India’s key infrastructure sectors — renewable energy and roads – and real estate are expected to grow 38% in fiscals 2025 and 2026 compared with the previous two fiscals to Rs 15 lakh crore, according to the latest report by CRISIL. The surge will ride on India’s need for creation of sustainable infrastructure […] Read more
SECI Awards 1200 MW Hybrid Project With A Tariff Of Rs 3.43/Unit Updated On Sat, Jun 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has now awarded the contracts for its earlier issued tender for 1200 MW to six project developers. The proposed tender was meant to develop the wind-hybrid renewable projects in India for Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS). With the announcements of the results, SECI was able to get a tariff […] Read more
Programme Associate – Distributed Renewable Energy Updated On Fri, Jun 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Job Duties and Accountabilities:- Desirable Outcomes (first year):- Lead the team to accelerate adoption of distributed RE in atleast one state and support in other states. Conceptualise and execute atleast one innovative idea to scale up the adoption of DRE in the priority state Take up atleast one institutional responsibility or actively work on one […] Read more
Green Financing A Boon For Clean Transmission Projects: Sharib Razi Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy What are the challenges faced by the grid, when it comes to a higher share of renewable energy? Razi: There are two major challenges with increasing share of renewables in the grid. Firstly, due to the intermittent nature of renewable energy, the peak generation of solar or wind does not coincide with the peak load […] Read more
Wind Capex To More Than Double To Rs 1.8 lakh Crore By Fiscal 2028 Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy CRISIL Ratings recently announced that, the wind capacity addition is expected to witness to rise 2.5x on auction ramp-up and easing supply side constraints. The research agency anticipates an increase in India’s wind capacity addition with an increase by 2.5 times to nearly 25 GW between fiscals 2025 and 2028. This is an increase compared […] Read more
Travancore Cochin Chemicals Issues 22 MW RE Plant Tender Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Travancore Cochin Chemicals Ltd has issued a tender inviting online bids from competent Power Plant developers for the setting up upto 22 MW of renewable Energy Power Plant to be implemented in a group captive SPV Model through the Kerala Govt. The bids must be submitted by June 19, 2024, at the latest. The day […] Read more
CERC Terms SC Order On GIB As ‘Change Of Law’, Awards Compensation To Azure Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in a significant judgment termed the 2021 Supreme Court order on the Great Indian Bustards (GIB) as a ‘Change of Law’ event. It also granted compensation to Azure Power Maple Private Limited on account of its alleged additional expenditures. The case came to light after the petitioner Azure Power […] Read more
CERC Declines Relief To Adani Firm Over Delayed Karnataka Wind Project Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its latest judgment declined to give relief to Adani Renewable Energy Seven Limited (ARSEL). The company had moved to the central commission seeking relief against any possible coercive action from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The petitioner–ARSEL is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of its parent […] Read more
