Green Energy Association to Appeal APTEL REC Order to the Supreme Court
The Green Energy Association has decided to appeal the recent order passed by the Appellate Tribunal of Electricity (APTEL) regarding floor and forbearance prices of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). Recently, ...
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Tenders 250 MW of Wind Projects
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has tendered 250 MW of wind power projects to be developed in the state. The bid-submission deadline is May 10, 2018. MSEDCL ...
MNRE Invites Expression of Interest for 1 GW of Offshore Wind Projects in Gujarat
The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), an autonomous body formed under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) for the development of ...
BRPL and EESL Partner Up to Promote Energy Efficiency Efforts in New Delhi
Delhi’s major distribution company BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and Energy Efficiency Serviced Limited (EESL) have entered into a strategic partnership that aims to provide reliable, energy efficient power services ...
India’s Banks Grapple with $38 Billion in Bad Loans from Power Sector: Report
India’s banking sector is staring at potential dud assets worth $38 billion (~₹2,470 billion) from the power sector, according to a latest report released by the Bank of America and ...
UN Report: India Ranked Fourth for New Investments in Renewable Energy in 2017
Developing countries increased their renewable energy investments by more than $74.3 billion to $177.1 billion in 2017, according to a new report by UN Environment in collaboration with the Frankfurt ...
₹2.51/kWh Wins SECI 2 GW ISTS Wind Auction
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has auctioned 2 GW of Interstate Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind power projects under Tranche-IV. These projects can be developed anywhere in the country ...
ReNew Buys Ostro in One of the Largest Renewable Acquisition Deals in India
Indian renewable energy project developer ReNew Power has announced the acquisition of Ostro Energy Private Limited. The acquisition is valued close to ₹10,600 crores (~$1.63 billion), according to Mercom’s channel ...
Non-Solar REC Trading Continued to Gain Momentum in March 2018
The final month of the renewable energy certificate (REC) trading year witnessed a spike in non-solar REC trading. However, REC trading witnessed a reversal in trends during March 2018 when ...
Bureau of Energy Efficiency Issues Empanelment Tender for ESCOs
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has issued a tender for the empanelment or re-empanelment of eligible entities as Energy Service Company (ESCO). The application submission deadline is April 15, ...
CERC Creates Procedure for the Issuance of RECs
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has created a set of procedures for the issuance of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to eligible entities (distribution companies and renewable energy generators). This ...
CERC Creates Registration Procedure for DISCOMs and Renewable Energy Projects
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a procedure for the registration of renewable energy projects and distribution licensees (DISCOMs) by the agency. This procedure is designed to improve ...
NTPC Tenders 2 GW of ISTS-Connected Wind to Avail Benefits of ISTS Waiver
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has forayed into competitive wind auctions in a big way and issued a mega tender for the development of 2 GW of interstate transmission ...
MNRE Proposes an Action Plan for Wind Turbine Generators to Obtain LVRT Certification
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has charted a course of action for wind turbine generators (WTGs) to follow in order to get low voltage ride through (LVRT) ...
BREAKING: Winning Bids of ₹2.85-2.87/kWh Quoted in MSEDCL’s 500 MW Wind Auction
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has auctioned 500 MW of grid-connected wind projects to meet its non-solar Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO). The lowest quoted (L1) tariff in ...
CERC Issues Generic Tariffs for Select Renewables in FY 2018-19
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a set of levelized generic tariffs for the purchase of electricity from a host of renewable power generation sources during financial year ...
Togo Receives $4 Million in Funding to Boost Energy Access Across the Country
The African country of Togo has received a significant boost in the form of $4 million in funding to further the development an energy access drive dubbed the Cizo initiative ...
Gujarat Tenders 500 MW of Wind Projects to be Developed Across the State
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has tendered 500 MW of wind projects to be developed across the state. The bid-submission deadline is April 2, 2018. Under this global tender, ...
AT&C Losses Increased in Many States Under UDAY Program in 2017
The aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses for the states and union territories under the Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) program increased in the past one year, according to government ...
Coal India Report Acknowledges Solar as Key Substitute for Coal in India
A new report sheds light on the increasing significance of renewable sources, especially solar, which could soon become key substitutes for coal-fired power in India. The Coal Vision 2030 report ...
Wind Matches Lowest Solar Winning Bid of ₹2.44/kWh in SECI’s 2,000 MW Auction
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has successfully auctioned 2 GW of Inter-State Transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind projects under Tranche III. ReNew Power has won the bid to develop ...
KERC Asks DISCOMs to Stick to Competitive Bidding Guidelines for Wind Projects
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued an order directing all distribution companies (DISCOMs) in the state to procure wind power according to the competitive bidding guidelines for wind projects in ...
CEA Asks States to Use 5-10% Biomass Pellets for Power Generation in Thermal Plants
To help tackle air pollution issues, the Ministry of Power has issued a policy that calls for using 5-10 percent of biomass pellets alongside coal for power generation in thermal ...
Non-Solar REC Trading Falls Drastically in January After Hitting December High
After touching new highs in December 2017, the trade in non-solar Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) declined by almost two-thirds in January 2018 to 1.2 million total buy bids. The decline ...
Suzlon Signs Agreement with ReNew Power for Development of Wind Project in Karnataka
Suzlon, a wind turbine manufacturer and renewable energy project developer, has bagged a repeat order of 96.6 MW from renewable energy project developer ReNew Power for the development of a ...
