Majority Of Punjab’s Govt Buildings Not Solarised, Indicates Data Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest data released by the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) reveals that the majority of government buildings in the state lack access to solar power. Most of these buildings do not have rooftop solar facilities, indicating a heavy reliance on grid electricity. This data emerges at a time when several state governments are actively […] Read more
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
Punjab Plans To Add 66 New Solar Power Plants Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Punjab government is planning to set up 66 new solar power plants with each having 4 MW of capacity, Aman Arora, the state Minister of New and Renewable Energy Sources said. With this the Punjab government wants to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and cut the annual power subsidy, he added. As per […] Read more
Sunkind Energy Secures Solar Projects in Punjab, Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gurugram-based solar EPC company Sunkind Energy has secured new solar power projects with a capacity of around 20 megawatts (MW). The contracts have been awarded by Nahar Group and Jindal Group, the company said in a statement on August 5, 2024. Sunkind stated that it will set up a capacity of 7.3 MW in Ludhiana, […] Read more
Punjab Focusses To Boost Solar Energy By Expanding Solar Trees Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has now planned to boost the deployment of solar energy in the state through innovative means. In its latest endevour in this direction, the state nodal renewable agency has planned to boost the presence of solar trees. Solar trees are an innovative way to increase the size of a solar […] Read more
Sunkind Energy Secures 10 MW Solar Projects In Northern India Updated On Tue, May 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar EPC company Sunkind Energy has secured five solar rooftop projects. According to a statement by the company, Sunkind Energy has received orders for the projects in North India. The total capacity of projects that the company has received is 10 MW in states like Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh. Hanish Gupta, Founder and CEO […] Read more
PSPCL Invites Bid For 31 MW Rooftop Solar Project in Punjab Updated On Fri, Feb 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has issued a tender inviting bids for 31 MW rooftop solar projects at several locations including an office building, a 66 kW grid substation, hydel, and thermal projects. The last day for submission of the bid is March 14. The bidders will also be required to provide an earnest […] Read more
Punjab To Review Power Agreement For Purchase Of Solar Power Updated On Tue, Jan 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has announced to review the purchase power agreement for the purchase of solar power in the state. Mann said that the state government is now purchasing solar power at Rs 2.54 instead of purchasing it at Rs 15 as was done during the tenure of earlier governments in Punjab. In a […] Read more
Amritsar To Be ‘Solar City’ As Punjab Launches Action Plan Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Punjab government has announced that the cultural city of Amritsar will be now developed as a ‘Solar City’ of the north-western state as state’s Renewable Energy Minister Aman Arora launched the Punjab State Energy Action Plan. The action plan is being implemented to ensure promotion of energy efficiency in buildings, industries, municipalities, agriculture, transport […] Read more
