DRE, Mini-Grids Can Aid In The Growth Of E-Cooking In India: CSE Report Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from the Centre For Science and Environment (CSE) recommended the phasing out of LPG cylinders, used primarily for cooking in India. The CSE researcher advocated for boosting electric cooking (e-cooking) instead. The report also talked about the main challenges in rolling out large-scale adoption of e-cooking in India and the likely solutions […] Read more
OMC Power, IREDA to build rural renewable energy ecosystem Updated On Tue, May 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy OMC Power recently announced a long-term relationship agreement with the Indian Renewable Energy Dev Agency Ltd. (IREDA) that will work towards building a rural renewable energy ecosystem. In a welcome move by the IREDA, OMC will be getting economic support for setting up Renewable energy plants to provide sustainable energy in the villages of Uttar […] Read more
SPI Uplifts Lives of 2,412 Commercial and Micro-entrepreneurs in Rural India Updated On Wed, May 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy The SPI MED program has helped transform the lives of 2412 commercial and micro-entrepreneurs in rural India micro-entrepreneurs In a bid to create socio-economic opportunities for rural and micro-entrepreneurs, Smart Power India (SPI)’s Micro-Enterprise Development Program (MED) in India has helped rural communities harness electricity for productive uses. This has thereby boosted greater demand for […] Read more
Syska to Participate in Carbon Finance Based Gram Ujala LED Scheme With CESL Updated On Thu, Apr 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Syska LED has won the tender by CESL to supply LEDs for homes in rural India based on carbon finance under the Gram Ujala scheme Syska LED has announced that it has won a uniquely structured tender by public sector entity Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) to supply LEDs for homes in rural India based […] Read more
CSC SPV Launches Rural e-Mobility Program to Promote EVs in Rural India Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Common Services Centre (CSC) e-Governance Services Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) by the Ministry of Electronics and IT, has announced a rural e-mobility program urging people to switch to electric vehicles (EVs) to preserve the environment and reduce carbon emissions. CSC scheme is one of the mission mode projects under the Digital India Program. […] Read more
Smart Meters in Rural India a Win-Win Soln for All: ADB Updated On Mon, Oct 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy ADB decided to support a USD 200 million loan for Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) to implement various demand-side energy efficiency projects in India. International development finance institution Asian Development Bank (ADB) is mulling to scale up satellite communication technology based smart meters projects as it finds it to be a win-win solution for various stakeholders, including […] Read more
KUSUM Scheme – harnessing solar power for rural India Updated On Thu, Mar 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar water pumps to be installed in remote areas for irrigation needs Farmers can get extra income by selling surplus solar power to DISCOMs The Government of India is in the process of formulating a Scheme ‘Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM)’ which, inter alia, provides for: (i) installation of grid-connected solar power plants […] Read more
Solar Home Lighting System Powers Rural India Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy With no energy costs and often simple installation, more and more people particularly in rural areas are putting their faith into the solar revolution and switching to harness energy from the sun by using solar home lighting systems. Recent advancements in the technology helped millions of households to use solar home lighting devices. The Solar […] Read more
Mini Grid and Off-Grid – Determining the LastMile of Rural India Updated On Sat, Oct 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy India has huge and diverse geographical and economic diversity. The toiling rural electrification is on the provision by the current government exercise. Reaching the lastmile means that small, off-grid projects will become the most effective way to expand access to electricity. Micro grids provide an immediate solution for rural India to gain access to electricity […] Read more