PM KUSUM: Ambitions Continue to Overpower Ground Work in 2023 Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power R.K. Singh has informed that 2.73 lakh standalone solar pumps have been installed under PM-KUSUM as on October 31, 2023. Not surprisingly, Component A has barely seen installations, with Component C being disappointing. Component B has fared better relatively. Component A Installations Fail to Impress […] Read more
UP Identifies 195 Acres Of Land To Setup Solar Plants Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest notification, the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) listed a total identified land of up to 195 acres under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The department said that this land parcel, owned by the government’s farmers in some places, could be diverted for setting up grid-connected solar power plants under the […] Read more
Haryana Opens Up PM-KUSUM Portal For Solar Pump Applicants Updated On Fri, Nov 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Haryana New and Renewable Energy Department has now opened the PM-KUSUM scheme state portal. In a public notice, the department announced the opening of the same from November 22 to November 30 for the solar pump applicants. The department said that the beneficiaries can use the state portal to submit their share of the investment […] Read more
UPNEDA Revises Norms in 150 MW Solar RFS Under PM KUSUM Updated On Mon, Nov 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy UPNEDA (Uttar Pradesh New Energy Development Agency) had issued a tender for procurement of power through tariff based competitive bidding process from grid connected solar power plants connected to selected segregated agriculture feeder of distribution substation cumulative capacity of 150 MW for sale of power to UPPCL at various locations in Uttar Pradesh through RESCO […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Bags First Solar Pump Order Under PM-KUSUM’s Component C Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Shakti Pumps, one of the largest Indian solar pumping companies and a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, has announced the receipt of its inaugural commercial order under the PM-KUSUM scheme Component-C from Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited for the total worth of INR 149.71 Crs. The win is a significant milestone as the […] Read more
Odisha Issues Tender For Solar Pumps Under PM-KUSUM Scheme Updated On Mon, Sep 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has now issued a tender seeking suppliers for off-grid solar pumps under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The state agency has sought vendors to install and commission off-grid solar pumps of 1 Horsepower (HP) to 7.5 HP. The agency has asked vendors to submit hard copies of their bids by […] Read more
PM KUSUM: MNRE Extends Waiver On Local Content Mandate For Solar Cells Updated On Tue, Sep 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest notification, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the waiver of the Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) for solar cells under the Component C of the PM-KUSUM scheme. Earlier, the ministry had issued an official memorandum on August 1, 2022, to extend the waiver till July 20, 2023. In its latest […] Read more
JDVVNL Invites Bids for 66 MW Solar Projects under KUSUM Program Updated On Tue, Aug 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited has issued a tender for the installation and commissioning of 26 grid-connected solar projects which boast a cumulative capacity of 66 MW under Component C of PM-KUSUM program for feeder level solarization. The projects are to be established in four sub-divisions of Pali Circle in Jodhpur. These are to be […] Read more
JREDA Issues Tender To Empanel Vendors Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Mon, Aug 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has invited bids for the empanelment of vendors for installations of solar pumps under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The tender was meant for vendors who would be liable to design, manufacture, supply, transport, install, test and commission off-grid solar pumps. The scope of work encompasses the supply of solar […] Read more
