Maharashtra Launches Solarization of Lift Irrigation Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Government of Maharashtra (GoM) has undertaken the process of solarization of Lift Irrigation Schemes that supports the agricultural regions. These regions could not be promoted through the traditional irrigation system because of geographical constraints. Furthermore, the problem of forest clearance does not permit the implementation of the traditional methods of irrigation in some region. […] Read more
MSEDCL Approves Maharashtra’s Procurement Of 7,783 MW Solar Energy Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) recently approved the procurement of 7783 MW on a long-term basis at a tariff of Rs 2.90 to 3.10/kWh from solar generators. The commission also allows MSEDCL to procure additional power up to 2000 MW under subsequent rounds of bidding under MSKVY 2.0 subject to the condition that […] Read more
Mahindra & Mahindra Invests Rs 10000 Cr To Expand EV Production Updated On Wed, Dec 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Mumbai-headquartered auto major Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) recently announced that it will invest Rs 10,000 crore to build an electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra. The industrial development scheme for electric vehicles of the Maharashtra government has approved the company’s investment, according to the company. For the establishment of the manufacturing facility, development, […] Read more
Maharashtra to Solarise Mhaisal Lift Irrigation Scheme Updated On Fri, May 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Irrigation Department of Maharashtra Government has begun to bank on earnest use of renewable electricity to support irrigation for its farmers. In a first of its kind initiative in the state, the Mhaisal Lift Irrigation Scheme will be operated on solar energy. In the irrigation project, the water will be lifted from Krishna River […] Read more
More EV Charging Stations, Hydrogen to Generate Electricity: Maharashtra Government Updated On Tue, Apr 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Government has promised a strong support for the hydrogen and electric vehicles’ charging infrastructure at the “Alternative Fuel Conclave” organised at Pune. While Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that his government is planning to incentivize an ecosystem that helps the growth of electric vehicles and vehicles that run on alternate fuels, Energy Minister […] Read more
Maharashtra EV Policy 2021 Seeks 25 Percent EV’s For Public Transport by 2025 Updated On Mon, Jun 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy In a webinar organized by the State Environment Department’s Majhi Vasundhara Abhiyan, the Maharashtra government released information about the new draft EV policy that awaits cabinet approval. The new EV policy is set to be in force from April next year (2022). The policy aims to ensure that electric vehicles account for at least 10 […] Read more
Tata Power Joins Hand with Tata Motors to Make Maharashtra EV Ready Updated On Fri, Jun 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy Tata Motors has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government to support the Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy (2018) in accelerating the adoption of Electric Vehicles in the state. Integrated power company Tata Power has joined hands with Tata Motors to make Maharashtra EV ready and to establish electric vehicle charging stations in the […] Read more
Maharashtra Impulse on Solar Investment – aims Rs 50,000 crore Updated On Fri, Feb 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy Well-suited solar conditioned states are collaring to use solar energy, now Maharashtra has opened investments worth Rs 50,000 crore to boost its solar energy project. The state government, with the Centre and private sectors, is set to bring modifications to reduce solar power cost to make it farmer-friendly in rural Maharashtra. “The state government is […] Read more
