JSW Energy Begins Work at 225 MW Solar Power Project in Karnataka Updated On Fri, Apr 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy JSW Energy has announced that its subsidiary – JSW Renewable Energy Vijayanagar Ltd – has started operations of 225 MW solar power plants in Karnataka’s Vijayanagar. The official statement of JSW Energy said that the solar project is part of the 958 MW solar and wind projects that were announced earlier. Under the group captive […] Read more
Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy Approved By State Cabinet Updated On Thu, Mar 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy The Cabinet of the State Government of Karnataka has cleared the Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy for the period of 2022-2027, that seeks to maintain the state’s reputation as a renewable energy leader. The policy says that in the next five years, Karnataka will have a renewable power generation capacity of 10 GW. The policy wants […] Read more
Karnataka to Give 10,000 Farmers Solar Powered Irrigation Pump Sets Under PMKUSUM Updated On Mon, Mar 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The State Cabinet of Karnataka has cleared the proposal for the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan-B (PMKUSUM) scheme in the state under which about 10,000 farmers will benefit from solar powered irrigation pump sets. ‘Component B’ of the scheme envisages installation of 17.5 lakh standalone (off grid) solar powered irrigation […] Read more
20% of all E4W Used by Govt Entities, Karnataka Leads list: Gadkari Updated On Mon, Feb 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy One in every five electric four-wheelers registered in the country is being used by govt entities, according to road transport ministry data submitted in Parliament. On Friday, Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari informed Lok Sabha that govt entities are using 5,384 electric vehicles as of February 4. Earlier, he had informed Rajya Sabha that […] Read more
Ayana, Fortum bag 600 MW Solar Power Auctions for Gadag, Koppal in Karnataka Updated On Mon, Feb 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Leading solar power companies Project Eight Renewable Power Private Limited (Ayana) and Solar One Energy Private Limited (Fortum) have won 600 MW in Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) solar power auctions. This particular bid was for the Gadag Sub-Station. Talking about individual success of both the players, Ayana has won 300 MW capacity at […] Read more
Ather Energy, Karnataka ESCOMs to Set Up 1,000 E2W Charging Stations Updated On Fri, Feb 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy A Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) was signed between electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy and Electric Supply Companies (ESCOMs) of Karnataka in the presence of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday for setting up 1,000 fast-charging stations across the state. The ESCOMs would be the nodal agency to provide all technical support and government agencies would coordinate […] Read more
Karnataka Fish Vendors to Get Solar-Powered EVs Updated On Tue, Jan 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an attempt to provide consumers with fresh fish at their doorsteps, and uplift the fishing community, Karnataka’s fisheries department has decided to introduce e-vehicles with cold storage facility and solar panels for the door-to-door delivery of fish, report multiple media outlets. A cold chain is the most important, and decisive aspect of the supply […] Read more
Karnataka Discom Floats 15 MW Solar Supply and O&M Tender Updated On Mon, Jan 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC), wholly owned by the Government of Karnataka, has invited bids for the empanelment of vendors interested in setting up 15 MW rooftop solar plants for residential use in the city of Mysore. The last date for the submission of the bids is January 29, 2022, upto 4:15 PM. The techno-commercial […] Read more
APTEL Restores Tariff Of Rs 8.40/unit For Solar Developer In Karnataka Updated On Tue, Jan 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy In case involving a solar power developer, Vatsala Bellary Solar Projects Private Limited versus the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) and Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM), the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has ruled to restore the original tariff of Rs 8.40/unit over the revised tariff of Rs 4.36/unit that KERC had imposed on […] Read more