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Latest Regulatory Developments in Renewable Sector: February 4, 2025

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Here are the update on the latest regulatory developments in India’s renewable sector: BERC approves BSPHCL’s petition for procurement of 170 MW wind power from SJVN The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has approved the petition filed by Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL) for the procurement of 170 MW wind power from SJVN Limited. This power will be sourced from inter-state transmission system connected wind power projects on a long-term basis, including a…

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Latest Regulatory Developments in Distribution Sector: February 4, 2025

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Here are the latest updates on regulatory developments in India’s power distribution sector: AERC disposes of Star Cement’s petition against Assam SLDC The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) has disposed of the petition filed by Star Cement Limited, which sought relief against the Assam State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC). The petition contested the SLDC’s implementation of detailed operating procedures for ‘Deviation Energy Accounting and Computation of Charge for Deviation by State Entities’ and the raising…

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Latest Regulatory Developments in Transmission Sector: February 4, 2025

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Here are the latest updates on regulatory developments in India’s power transmission sector: UERC approves PTCUL’s revised DPR for 132 kV Bindal-Purkul transmission line The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has approved Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited’s (PTCUL) petition for investment approval of the revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the construction of the 132 kV Bindal–Purkul Transmission Line, including underground cabling work between towers No. 47 and 50. The commission emphasized that the…

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Latest Regulatory Developments in Power Generation Sector: February 4, 2025

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Here are the latest updates on regulatory developments in India’s power generation sector: WBERC approves IPCL’s ARR and tariff petition for 2023-26 The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has approved India Power Corporation Limited’s (IPCL) petition for the determination of aggregate revenue requirement (ARR) and tariff for the 9th Control Period (2023-24 to 2025-26) under the applicable Tariff Regulations. The commission has determined the allowable net fixed charges after adjusting other incomes for Dishergarh…

Power Sector News Roundup for February 4, 2025

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Global: Yunlin offshore wind farm begins operations, adds 640MW to Taiwan’s grid Global energy transition investment grows 11% to $2.1tn in 2024 Georgia Power submits 2025 integrated resource plan Fidra Energy receives approval for 1.4GW battery storage project in the UK India: Amara Raja Infra and Ganesh Green Bharat win solar contracts Tata Power wins contract for sale of power from Nagda solar project Coal Ministry launches 11th round and 10th round rebid of coal…

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Fidra Energy receives approval for 1.4GW battery storage project in UK

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Fidra Energy, a European battery energy storage system (BESS) platform owned by EIG, has received planning consent to develop a 1.4GW battery storage project at Thorpe Marsh, Yorkshire. This will become the UK’s largest battery storage facility, capable of powering up to 800,000 homes during peak demand. The project was approved by Doncaster Council on 28 January 2025 and will feature lithium-ion battery systems supplied by Sungrow. A final investment decision (FID) is expected in…

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Georgia Power submits 2025 integrated resource plan

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Georgia Power has submitted its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), outlining strategies to meet the state’s energy needs with a focus on reliability and economic efficiency. The plan builds on previous IRPs and the 2023 IRP update approved by the Georgia PSC in April 2024. The 2025 IRP projects an 8.2GW increase in electrical load by 2030, with investments planned in existing power plants to meet rising demand….

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Global energy transition investment grows 11% to $2.1tn in 2024

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Investment in the global low-carbon energy transition rose 11% in 2024, reaching $2.1 trillion, as reported by BloombergNEF’s Energy Transition Investment Trends 2025. Key drivers of this growth were electrified transport, renewable energy, and power grids, although the pace of growth was slower compared to previous years. Electrified transport saw the largest investment surge, with $757 billion directed toward passenger electric vehicles (EVs), electric two and three-wheelers, commercial EVs, public charging infrastructure, and fuel cell…

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Yunlin offshore wind farm begins operations, adds 640MW to Taiwan’s grid

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The Yunlin offshore wind farm, managed by Yunneng Wind Power, has begun commercial operations after installing all 80 wind turbine generators. The 640MW project, located in the Taiwan Strait between 8km and 17km offshore Yunlin County, is now supplying electricity to the Taiwanese grid. Yunneng Wind Power is a joint venture between Skyborn Renewables, TotalEnergies, the Electricity Generating Public Company (EGCO), and Sojitz Corporation. The wind farm spans 82km², with turbines placed in water depths…