India Sanctions ?200 Crores For Green Hydrogen Testing Facilities; NDMC Partners with SECI to Procure 200 MW Solar Power and More...

The Government of India has sanctioned the allocation of funds for the development of testing facilities, infrastructure, and institutional support under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). This scheme, with a total budget of ?200 crores for the period 2024-2026, aims to bridge gaps in existing testing facilities, create new infrastructure, and upgrade current facilities to ensure the safe and secure operation of equipment used in the Green Hydrogen value chain.

In a significant move towards sustainable energy, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has approved a proposal to procure 200 MW of solar power. This decision, made during the council’s recent meeting, aims to address the electricity deficit and supports NDMC’s goal of achieving 100% green power by 2025.

Rajasthan Electronics & instruments Limited (REIL) has announced an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the implementation of 10 MWp grid-connected rooftop and small ground-mounted solar photovoltaic power plants. These installations are planned for state and central government buildings, as well as government undertakings in Rajasthan, under the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model. The bidding process will follow a single-stage, two-envelope system.

In a recent development, a petition was brought before the regulatory authorities concerning deviations from government guidelines for long-term procurement of electricity from a Wind-Solar Hybrid Project. The matter was scheduled for a hearing on June 12, 2024. The petitioner sought approval to deviate from the ‘Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power from Grid Connected Wind Solar Hybrid Projects’ issued by the Ministry of Power, Government of India in August 2023.

In a recent petition filed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) , the focus was on the procurement of power from hybrid renewable energy projects. This petition, filed under certain regulatory provisions, aimed to adopt the tariff rates discovered through a competitive bidding process for 200 MW of hybrid power projects.

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has recently proposed an amendment to the DERC (Net Metering for Renewable Energy) Regulations, 2014, dated July 2, 2024. This first amendment, based on powers granted by the Electricity Act, 2003, aims to modify existing regulations to facilitate the adoption of renewable energy systems.