Tariff a Bone of Contention Between Indian Wind Stakeholders and Government Agencies
India’s wind energy sector has come a long way since the introduction of reverse auctions. In 2016, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) carried out the first-ever wind auction in ...
China Plans to Prioritize Non-Subsidized Wind and Solar Projects
China is prioritizing unsubsidized wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. China’s National Energy Administration (NEA), has organized and drafted a project report on promoting non-subsidized affordable projects for wind and ...
China Eyes One Belt One Road Initiative to Expand Renewable Energy
China plans to utilize its ambitious One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative to expand renewable energy along the economic belt. According to China’s National Energy Administration (NEA), “In the past ...
MSEDCL to Buy Wind Power from Projects with Expired Agreements Through Reverse Auction
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has asked the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to procure wind energy from projects whose energy purchase agreements (EPAs) have expired, to fulfill ...
News Highlights from India’s Renewable Industry in March 2019
The month of March witnessed some important announcements from the Indian government in the renewable energy and e-mobility sectors. For instance, March witnessed the important announcement that the Union Cabinet ...
Maharashtra DISCOM Seeks Dismissal of PPA with Wind Generator over Lack of Funds
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has asked the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to pay the dues Rajlakshmi Minerals for the electricity supplied under their wind energy ...
Maharashtra DISCOM Ordered to Pay Dues to Wind Power Generator in Dhule
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to pay the dues to Kamal Encon Industries Limited (formerly KEC Industries Ltd) for the supply ...
Andhra Pradesh to Amend its Regulation on Open Access Power Transactions
As the share of renewable energy in the generation mix is increasing in the Indian states, an increasing number of state regulatory commissions are now amending old regulations. For instance, ...
Delhi Commission Approves PSA Between SECI and Tata Power for 50 MW of Wind Projects
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved a power sale agreement (PSA) signed between the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) for ...
Rajasthan Amends Regulations to Determine Tariffs for Solar and Wind Projects
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has finalized new regulations to amend its terms and conditions for the determination of tariff for renewable energy sources - wind and solar energy ...
SECI to Issue Tenders for 1.8 of GW Wind and 2 GW of Solar Projects
Continuing with its tender spree, the Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) has now issued tenders for the development of both wind and solar projects. SECI has announced tender ...
Gujarat Issues Tender for 1 GW of Wind Projects
The Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has issued Request for Selection (RfS) for the purchase of power through competitive bidding process from 1,000 MW of grid-connected wind power projects to ...
SECI’s 1.2 GW Wind Tender Garners Huge Response, Oversubscribed by 1,125 MW
The recent wind tender issued by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for 1,200 MW of projects have been oversubscribed by 1,125 MW. These ISTS-connected wind projects were issued ...
Siemens Gamesa and Inox Wind Bag Massive Orders in India
Since the inception of reverse bidding in India’s wind sector back in February 2017, approximately 10 GW of wind power projects have been auctioned in the country. And of late, ...
Solar’s Share in India’s Total Installed Capacity Rises to 7.9% at the End of 2018
Renewable energy capacity additions continue to increase at a significant pace in India, accounting for approximately 22 percent of India’s power capacity mix at the end of December 2018. India’s ...
Micro and Mini Grids Could be the Answer to Grid Stability and Reliable Power in India
The demand for electricity in India is expected to continue its rise along with economic growth. Government-run electrification programs like the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA) to ...
Delhi Commission Approves 100 MW of Wind Power Sale Agreements
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved two power sale agreements (PSAs) between BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and PTC India Ltd for the procurement of 100 MW of ...
Gujarat Revises RPO Targets for FY 2013-14 Retroactively
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has revised the state renewable purchase obligation (RPO) for entities in the state for the financial year (FY) 2013-14 retroactively. The order came after ...
Andhra Pradesh Issues New Wind Policy with Various Incentives to Attract Developers
Andhra Pradesh has announced Wind Power Policy-2018 with a goal to expand the base of wind projects in the state. This policy will remain applicable for a period of five ...
Torrent Power Gets Approval to Procure Wind at ₹3.27/kWh in Gujarat
After reviewing a petition filed by CLP Power Private Limited, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has set ₹3.27 (~$0.047)/kWh as the tariff in the power purchase agreement (PPA) signed ...
Rajasthan Releases Terms and Conditions to Determine Tariff for Wind and Solar Energy
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued second amendments to the terms and conditions for the determination of tariff for renewable energy sources (wind and solar). These regulations wll ...
Qualified Coordinating Agencies in Maharashtra Asked to Pay ₹25,000/MW for Solar Projects
In Maharashtra, qualified coordinating agencies (QCAs) for meter reading, data collection and communication have been asked to deposit ₹25,000 (~$357.6)/MW for solar and ₹50,000 (~$715.6)/MW for wind projects. This comes ...
Maharashtra’s New Wind-Solar Hybrid Tender Asks Bidders to Set Procurement Limit
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has issued a one of a kind wind-solar hybrid tender which gives the developers freedom in project development. The state distribution company ...
India Sees Over 9.5 GW of Wind Auctions Since Inception of Reverse Bidding in 2017
Since the inception of reverse bidding in India’s wind sector back in February 2017, approximately 10 GW of wind power projects have been auctioned in the country. The Minister for ...
Maharashtra Issues Tender to Procure 500 MW of Wind Power from Existing Projects
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has issued a tender to procure 500 MW of wind power from projects in the state that are already in operation or ...
