India Can Reach 17k MW Renewable Energy Capacity by 2022: Government Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy India can reach a capacity of 17,000 megawatts in renewable energy by the year 2022, the Rajya Sabha was informed. During the Question Hour, Minister of state for power, new and renewable energy R K Singh said the share of renewable energy was progressively increasing in the Indian electricity mix. “In the year 2015-16, with […] Read more
Strict Quality Norms imposed for Solar Equipment and Components to restrict low quality Solar PV equipment in Indian market: Shri R.K. Singh Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Raj Kumar Singh, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today, informed that there is no formal specific information relating to any specific solar equipment or component being of low quality and sold in Indian market. Shri Singh further informed […] Read more
Govt to Achieve Target of 100 GW of Solar Power by 2022: R K Singh Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The government is confident of achieving the target of 100 GW of solar power capacity by 2022 says Power Minister. The Union Government is confident of achieving the target of 100 Gigawatt (GW) of solar power capacity by 2022, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power and Renewable Energy R K Singh said. While speaking […] Read more
15,183 villages electrified in the country out remaining 18,452, as on 30th November, 2017: Shri R.K. Singh Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy Free Electricity Connections released to 44.41 lakh BPL households under DDUGJY across the country during the last 3 years Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Raj Kumar Singh, in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today, informed that as on 1st April, 2015, there were 18,452 […] Read more
Modi Govt to Step Beyond Renewable Goal With China-Scale Tenders Updated On Sat, Nov 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy With renewable energy targets second only to those set by the government of China, India has a long way to go from a current base of 60 gigawatts to reach its ambition of 175 gigawatts in five years. In a bid to fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s climate pledges, India announced that it will tender […] Read more
Government to Auction up to 17 GW Solar by March 2018 Updated On Fri, Nov 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The government is looking at 17 GW capacities by March 2018. So far, 3.6 GW solar capacities have been auctioned. With persistent success of reverse auction of renewables, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has announced auction of up to 17 GW solar capacities by March 2018. The government is looking at 17 GW […] Read more
Espy of Solar Sector 2017 Updated On Thu, Nov 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The substratum of achieving massive solar power goals is developing a new cult for India. Not just the arid but the meadows are equally sharing rich and low vegetative lands to meet the power demand of this growing economy. It’s well said that when you change the controversy, challenge seem to be a submerged destiny. […] Read more
Power Minister Singh Asks NISE Scientists to Work on Demonstrative Projects Updated On Sat, Oct 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Addressing scientists, research staff and other guests during the event, Singh said the NISE should aim to establish itself as the world’s leading institute in solar energy through its world-class R&D. Power Minster R K Singh has called upon the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) to work with farm and dairy wings of the […] Read more
Encourage Members to Increase Renewables in Energy Mix: R K Singh to IEA Updated On Thu, Oct 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy The four main areas of focus of IEA will be energy security, economic development, environmental awareness and engagement worldwide. The International Energy Agency (IEA) should encourage its member countries to increase share of renewables in their energy baskets, Power Minister R K Singh told the press. “IEA should encourage all its member countries to increase […] Read more
