CEA Approves 2.5 GW Of PSP Projects In Maharashtra Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has announced concurring two more Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) in Maharashtra namely-1500 MW Bhavali PSP being developed by JSW Energy Ltd. and 1000 MW Bhivpuri PSP being developed by Tata Power Co. Ltd. These PSPs are concurred with the support of the Central Water Commission (CWC), Geological Survey of India […] Read more
MERC Orders Increase In Licence Fees For Maharashtra Discoms Updated On Fri, Sep 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has now decided to increase the annual licence fees for discoms, paid to the state power regulator. These charges are paid by the state discoms under the MERC (Fees and Charges) Regulations. The state power commission passed the order after hearing the arguments of the stakeholders on the matter, […] Read more
Maharashtra To Solarise 272 Govt Schools, Issues Tender Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra government has now planned to solarise 272 Zila Parisad schools in the state. The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has issued a tender in this regard. Under the plan, the state nodal agency has planned smaller grid-connected rooftop solar projects of 2kW each at these schools. The tender said that with a total […] Read more
RMC Switchgears Secures 41 MW Solar PV Project In Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Sep 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy RMC Switchgears today received an order to develop a 41 MW (AC) solar photovoltaic power project in Maharashtra. RMC Switchgears received a contract from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for the solar photovoltaic power project in the RESCO model. The project will be executed under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0, […] Read more
GoodWe Solar Meet In Maharashtra Builds Bridges With Stakeholders Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar inverter major GoodWe is leaving no opportunity to build a pan India presence. The company’s latest meet in Pune was received warmly by participants, indicating the strong interest in solar solutions and the huge opportunities in Maharashtra particularly. The customer meet and technical training event was supported by Vashi Integrated Solutions held with Pune, […] Read more
MERC Declines MSEDCL’s Plea To Not Allow Virtual Net Meters Updated On Tue, Sep 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest notification decided to stick to its plan to roll out the facility of virtual net-metering for residential consumers especially living in multi-storeyed buildings. The state power regulator in its discussion on a draft regulation on the issue ruled out the pleas of the Maharashtra discom and […] Read more
Ciel & Terre India Completes 4.096 MWp Floating Solar Installation For Amplus Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ciel et Terre India has delivered an innovative floating solar plant to Amplus KN One Power. Project Overview The Amplus KN One Power project is located within the premises of UltraTech Cement Limited (UTCL) at UTCL Awarpur in Maharashtra. Completed within 4 months, the project has used some innovative approaches to overcome the many challenges it […] Read more
Maharashtra Launches First Solar Village – ‘Manyachiwadi’ Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Manyachiwadi has become the first village in Maharashtra to earn the title of ‘first solar village’ of the state. The village, situated in the Satara district has now become fully solarized, paving the way for sustainable rural setups. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on August 18 also launched a scheme to solarize more villages in […] Read more
Which State Has Benefited Most From PMKUSUM’s Solar Pumps? Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Government launched the PM-KUSUM scheme in March 2019, which was scaled up in January 2024 to include standalone solar agricultural pumps. This scheme aims to provide energy and water security to farmers, enhance their income, reduce diesel usage in the farm sector, and decrease environmental pollution. Union Minister of State (MoS) for New and […] Read more
