1. Preamble: This circular follows the MERC (Transmission and Distribution Open Access) Regulations, 2016 and amendments. It applies to applications for Green Energy Open Access (LTOA/MTOA/STOA) to intra-State transmission systems (InSTS) and distribution systems. The GOAR portal by NLDC is for registering and processing such applications. It covers all renewable energy sources, including green hydrogen […]
Deliberations on to reduce grid connectivity of solar power plants that don’t have storage systems to just the solar hours against entire day The government is considering a proposal to limit the grid connectivity of solar power plants without storage systems to just solar hours, freeing up capacity during non-solar hours for other power inputs, […]
India’s power demand surged over 9% in megawatts and nearly 11% in billion units in the first quarter of the current financial year compared to Q1FY24, according to the power secretary. The nation’s effort to prevent an electricity shortage by accelerating capacity addition across the value chain is encountering obstacles, with 32 transmission projects worth […]
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) is working on multiple strategies to reduce its borrowing costs while preparing for a follow-on public offer (FPO) by the end of this fiscal year, according to its chairman and managing director, Pradip Kumar Das. The agency aims to increase its assets under management to ₹13.5 trillion by 2030, […]
The Power Ministry is set to encourage states to connect new renewable energy projects to their local grids, rather than the national grid. This move aims to enhance state-level power transmission infrastructure and facilitate the integration of renewable energy capacities across all regions. Government officials suggest that the current waiver on inter-state transmission system (ISTS) […]
The ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana,’ a monumental ₹75,000 crore initiative sanctioned by the Indian Cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is poised to revolutionize India’s energy sector. This ambitious project aims to provide 300 units of free electricity per month to one crore families nationwide, fostering widespread adoption of rooftop […]
Asset management is essential in today’s world, especially when it comes to renewable energy. With the use of an advanced and detailed renewable energy asset management system, projects can be designed efficiently with the help of experts who have a decade of experience in this field. The asset management tool allows users to keep track […]
Solar energy is an abundant and renewable resource that can be used to produce green hydrogen. By using electrolysis, solar energy can be converted into hydrogen gas, which can then be used as a clean fuel source in a variety of applications. This process of producing green hydrogen from solar energy is becoming increasingly popular […]
Solar EV charging is an innovative way to reduce the fuel costs of electric vehicles (EVs). By installing rooftop solar panels, EV owners can generate their own energy and use it to charge their vehicles. This eliminates the need for costly fuel and allows them to save money in the long run. Solar EV charging […]
