Punjab To Issue 20,000 New Solar Pumps, Opens Application Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has issued a notification inviting applications from state farmers for 20,000 new solar pump connections. To facilitate this, the state nodal agency has earmarked 37 blocks across 12 districts. PEDA clarified that in addition to these 37 blocks, farmers from other regions identified as dark zones can also apply […] Read more
Premier Energies Gets Rs. 215 Cr Project Under PM-KUSUM In UP Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Premier Energies today received an order from the Uttar Pradesh Department of Agriculture under the PM KUSUM scheme (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan). The Hyderabad-based company got a project of Rs. 215 Crores to supply, install, and commission solar water pumping systems across various districts in the state. Premier Energies got this […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: JREDA Awards Contract To Solartive For Solar Pumps Updated On Tue, Sep 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has awarded the contract of solar pumps under the PM KUSUM scheme to Solartive, a water and infrastructure company, the firm said today. Under the project, the company will provide farmers solar pumps with an aim to decarbonise irrigation activities on the farmlands. This project, valued at approximately Rs […] Read more
PM KUSUM: UPNEDA Issues Bids To Solarise 10,000 Solar Pumps Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Intending to solarize 10,000 grid-connected agriculture pumps under KUSUM Component C-1, the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) recently released a tender. The tender aims to supply, install, test, and commission distributed grid-connected solar PV systems with 5 years of comprehensive maintenance. UPNEDA has set 23rd September as the last date for […] Read more
Is Community Solar A Key Piece In India’s Clean Energy Strategy? Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s ambitious renewable energy targets highlight a promising model for democratizing access to clean energy—community solar. Despite the global momentum and success stories, community solar has faced hurdles in gaining traction within India. With existing financial support for various clean energy schemes, the path from concept to a widespread adoption has not been smooth in […] Read more
PM KUSUM: PEDA Issues Bid For Solarizing 75,000 Agricultural Pumps Updated On Fri, Aug 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Punjab Renewable Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has issued a tender seeking parties who can install and operate grid-connected solar pumps. Through this tender, the state nodal agency has planned to solarise 75,000 grid connected agricultural pumps through RESCO mode. These bidders will be selected through a tariff-based competitive bidding process through e-reverse auction through […] 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
PM-KUSUM Needs Recalibration To Achieve Targets: CSE Study Updated On Wed, Aug 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy A new report by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), which focuses on gathering data and information especially from the perspective of farmers on on-ground implementation of the scheme, has offered a roadmap to help PM-KUSUM strike its targets. The report, titled Implementation Challenges of the PM KUSUM Scheme: Case Studies from Selected Indian States, […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Secures Order To Supply 12,537 Solar Pumps To UP Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy To boost the availability of solar water pumps throughout Uttar Pradesh (UP), the State Department of Agriculture has awarded a Letter of Intent (LoI) to Shakti Pumps. The Madhya Pradesh-based solar pump company received an order for 12,537 pumps to be supplied across the state under the Component B of the PM-KUSUM scheme (Phase-III). The […] Read more
