Chitradurga, Bellary Emerge As New RE Hotspots In Karnataka Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Karnataka is among the leading renewable-rich states in India. It is also touted as one of the earliest adopters of green energy. As per the latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Karnataka ranks third in India when it comes to total solar capacities. Till April 2024, the southern Indian state […] Read more
With The Rise Of RE, India’s New Coal Capacity Sees Record Drop: Report Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) said that renewable energy accounted for 71.5% of the record 13,669 megawatts (MW) power generation capacity added by India in the first quarter (Jan-Mar) of this year (2024), while coal’s share (including lignite) of total power capacity dropped below 50% for the first […] Read more
India Adds 1 GW Of New Renewable Capacities In April 2024 Updated On Fri, May 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said that India added a total of 1.1 GW of new renewable energy capacities in April 2024. This was propelled by the surge in the additions of solar and wind energy capacities. With the additions of new solar and wind capacities, India’s total […] Read more
The Renewable Energy Developers Whose Plans Will Shape India’s Solar Targets Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy India reached a notable milestone in renewable energy by adding a record-breaking 18.48 GW in 2023-24, a 21 per cent increase from the previous year. As of March 31, 2024, India’s installed renewable energy capacity stood at 143.64 GW, excluding large hydropower projects. The country needs an annual addition of at least 50 GW for […] Read more
Bihar Set To Expand Its Network Of Floating Solar Plants Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Bihar, one of the renewable deficit regions in India is now working on alternative plans to boost its renewable energy mix. The state has now pinned hopes on the potential of its water bodies to generate electricity. The eastern Indian state which already has worked to develop floating solar plants in Darbhanga and Supaul high […] Read more
Elections 2024: Renewables Take Center Stage In Political Parties’ Manifestos Updated On Mon, Apr 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The leading Indian political parties have now come out with their party manifestos for the upcoming Parliament (Lok Sabha) elections. Some of them have now also promised their consumers access to increased renewable power too. This comes months after the BJP-led Union government announced PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana which has already been rolled […] Read more
West Bengal Thermal Power Plant To Produce Solar From Multiple Sources Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy West Bengal-based Sagardighi Thermal Power Plant (TPP) is now all set to produce solar power from different sources to send it to the local grid. The TPP situated at Murshidabad has established a 10 MW grid-connected ground-mounted solar plant and a 5 MW grid-connected floating solar plant for the same. The power plant has now […] Read more
GERC Imposes Additional Surcharge Of Rs 1/Kwh For Open Access Consumers Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) in its latest notification proposed imposing an additional surcharge for open access consumers in the state. The state electricity regulatory body proposed imposing an additional surcharge at the rate of Re 1 per Kwh. The GERC order said that the additional surcharge for these consumers would be applicable between […] Read more
JSW Energy Leads Among Green Stocks With +5.19% Rise Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy In our new tracker for Green Energy stocks, we will bring you a daily update on the green energy stocks and their price movement on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). It’s a sector that deserved to be covered, not just because of the hype and visibility that has taken many of these shares to lifetime […] Read more
