Survey Places GenZ On Top For Affinity To Solar Solutions In India Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy A multi city survey in India of over 4000 respondents has thrown up some interesting findings when it comes to awareness of, and perception of solar power solutions. Gen Z (those aged between 27- 40years) leads with 50% awareness, followed by Millennials at 46% (those aged 28 to 43) , and Gen X (44 to […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar: UPNEDA Earmarks Rs 2cr On Awareness Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to create awareness on rooftop solar through PM Surya Ghar scheme, the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Developemnt Agency (UPNEDA) has earmarked Rs 2 crore. This budget is set to be used for planning, strategy and implementation of IEC ((Information, Education and Communication) activities in cities like Ayodhya, Gorakhpur and Varanasi. […] Read more
Rajasthan To Allows Pvt Edu Centers To Use Net-Billing During Vacations Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has now approved its proposal to allow educational institutions in Rajasthan (including private entities) to use net-billing provisions for their rooftop solar connections. Earlier, the Commission had brought out a draft regulation to allow educational institutions to use the benefit of net-billing for two months in a year when […] Read more
Rooftop Solar: MNRE To Incentivize Discoms For Performance Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now decided to incentivize the power distribution companies (Discoms) in the country for their good performance in the rooftop solar business. The ministry also issued a set of guidelines on the same under the PM Surya Ghar scheme to bring a clarity on the incentivization intervention. […] Read more
Rooftop Solar: Gujarat, Maha Added Highest Capacities In 7 Months Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy Months after the launch of the PM Surya Ghar scheme, several states have seen increased installation of rooftop solar systems (RTS). However, the three Indian states seem to have taken the lead in the country with the highest installation share in the country. These include-Gujarat, Maharashtra and Kerala. Government data compared by Saur Energy revealed […] Read more
MEDA Invites EoI To Build 10 MW Rooftop PV System On Gov Buildings Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) a state nodal agency under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently released a tender inviting to set up 10 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV systems. This project falls under RESCO mode on government sector buildings terraces. MEDA in its tender invited bids to discover tariffs for rooftop […] Read more
JREDA Seeks Maintenance Partners For Rooftop Solar Projects On Govt Buildings Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has issued a tender seeking Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMCO) partners for the rooftop solar projects installed onto the government buildings in the state. The state nodal agency has issued the tender seeking their services for five years on a rate contract basis. JREDA said that these bidders need […] Read more
MNRE Releases Rules For Solar Module, Inverter Enlistment Under PM Surya Ghar Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The government introduced the PM-Surya Ghar Yojna this year to boost rooftop solar adoption. In tandem, it established eligibility criteria for solar module enlistment under the same initiative. The key criteria included, The policy set laid down that the module must be enlisted as a star rating of a minimum of three stars under star […] Read more
Waaree, Loom Solar Aim To Lead In Direct Sales Of PV Panels To Consumers Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Editorial Note: The copy earlier mentioned that Adani Solar is set to sell solar panels to consumers through its recently opened center in Bangalore. This is to clarify that the Bangalore center of Adani Solar was meant only for consumer awareness and not for direct sales to consumers. Reference to Adani Solar in the story […] Read more
