Adani Green Energy Incorporates New Subsidiary to Expand Clean Energy Ventures; GERC Petition Seeks Clarification for Solar Charges and More...

Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) has announced the incorporation of a new step-down subsidiary, Adani Hydro Energy Five Limited (AHE5L). This move aligns with the company’s vision of expanding its renewable energy portfolio.

In a recent petition before the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), Enersan Power Pvt. Limited, Iron Triangle Limited, and Jaydeep Cotton Fibres Pvt. Limited sought interpretation and clarification regarding the GERC (Forecasting, Scheduling, Deviation Settlement, and Related Matters of Solar and Wind Generation Sources) Regulations, 2019. This matter pertains to discrepancies in the application of the regulations by the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC), specifically concerning the treatment of energy categorized as inadvertent.

The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has signed a contract agreement with Prozeal Green Energy Limited for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) as well as the operation and maintenance (O&M) of a 25 MW/50 MWp solar project combined with a 20 MW/50 MWh Battery Energy Storage System in Taru, Leh.

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has introduced Regulation No. 7 of 2024, marking a significant step toward implementing Demand Side Management (DSM) strategies within the state’s energy sector. This regulation, published as part of the Andhra Pradesh Gazette on November 27, 2024, reflects the state’s commitment to enhancing energy efficiency, optimizing power usage, and promoting sustainable practices across consumer categories.

The Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA) in October 2017, aiming for universal household electrification. The scheme targeted all un-electrified households in rural areas and poor households in urban areas. By March 31, 2022, approximately 2.86 crore households across India were electrified under SAUBHAGYA. In Maharashtra alone, 5,89,242 households received connections, with the majority electrified through grid connections in rural and urban areas, while 30,538 rural households were connected through off-grid solutions. The scheme officially concluded on March 31, 2022.