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
MERC to Examine Hybrid Power Connectivity Norms Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has ordered a detailed study into grid connectivity for hybrid renewable energy projects located across multiple sites, following a partial approval of a petition by UltraTech Cement Ltd. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) acted after UltraTech sought clarification on whether hybrid solar and wind projects could connect to […] Read more
China Breaks Global Record: 93 GW Solar Installations in May Updated On Tue, Jun 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy China has set a new global benchmark in solar energy deployment. The Asian country installed an unprecedented 93 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity in May 2025. This is the highest ever recorded solar addition for a single month by any country. From January to May, new solar installations totaled 197.85 GW, up 388 percent […] 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
India’s State Dynamics and Solar- Watch Out For Maharashtra, Gujarat Updated On Fri, Jun 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy When the talks are about solar energy, India is a leader, one of the global majors, in new energy capacity addition. Thanks to aggressive solar policies of the country that is also a major coal-dependent market, it propelled itself toward clean and renewable power. However, just like any other country, the solar adoption was different […] Read more
CERC Approves Tariffs for 1.2 GW Wind Solar Projects by NTPC Updated On Fri, Jun 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the tariffs discovered through competitive bidding for 1,200 MW of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects. The petition, filed by NTPC Limited under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003, marks another major step in India’s clean energy push. Bidding Process and Tariff Discovery NTPC […] Read more
India Attracted $2.4 Bn For Clean Power Projects In 2024: IEA Updated On Fri, Jun 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy India recently saw a rise in electricity demand, driven by several factors, including increases in commercial and residential space, a surge in ownership of air conditioners and appliances, and rising demand from industry, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) “World Investment Report” report. While growth in power generation has come from all sources, there […] Read more
SECI Floats 1.2 GW Solar + 600 MW/3,600 MWh Storage Tender Updated On Fri, Jun 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a tender to select solar developers for developing 1200 MW solar projects with 600 MW/3600 MWh Energy Storage Systems (ESS). The online bid for the project will be open uptill August 18th. SECI tender facilitates the co-location of energy storage with the solar project, and it mandates the addition of an Energy […] Read more
