Performance-Based Financial Mechanism for MNRE’s CST Scheme: GERMI Updated On Tue, Sep 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new study has found that MNRE’s off-grid and decentralised CST scheme should have a performance-based financial support mechanism A new study has found that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE’s) off-grid and decentralised concentrated solar thermal (CST) scheme should have a performance-based financial support mechanism instead of the capital subsidy that was being provided earlier by […] Read more
Empanelment of Vendors for Implementation of Ph-II Rooftop Solar Scheme in Odisha Updated On Thu, Sep 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy OREDA has issued an RFP for the empanelment of vendors for implementation of Phase – II of the center’s Rooftop Solar Program in Odisha. The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has issued a new Request for Proposal (RFP), inviting bids from eligible firms for the empanelment of vendors for implementation of Phase – II […] Read more
MNRE Issues Specifications for Tech Neutral Lithium Batteries for Solar off-Grid Applications Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued new draft specifications for use of technology neutral lithium batteries in off-grid solar applications in different MNRE schemes. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued new draft specifications for use of technology neutral lithium batteries in off-grid solar applications in different MNRE schemes. Stakeholders have been requested to submit […] Read more
PFC Records Growth in Both Topline and Bottomline in COVID Affected Q1 Updated On Fri, Aug 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy PFC has reported strong financial results for COVID affected Q1, recording growth both in its topline and bottomline for the quarter. Amid rising strain in the power sector with faltering demand and increasing indebtedness, state-owned power sector financing institution, Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has reported a strong outcome in its financial results for COVID affected April-June quarter […] Read more
BSES Launches Replacement Scheme for ACs and Fans in Delhi Updated On Mon, Aug 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy The BSES Discoms have launched a replacement scheme for its consumers in Delhi to have energy-saving ACs and fans for a substantial discount. The BSES Discoms have launched a replacement scheme for its consumers in Delhi to have energy-saving air conditioners (ACs) and fans for a substantial discount, a company spokesperson has confirmed. The BSES Yamuna Power […] Read more
Farmers in UP City to get 160 Solar Pumps Under KUSUM Scheme Updated On Mon, Jul 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Pilibhit agriculture department in UP is set to provide 160 solar pumps to farmers on subsidy, under the PM KUSUM scheme of the Union government. The Pilibhit agriculture department in Uttar Pradesh (UP) is set to provide 160 solar pumps to farmers on subsidy, under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Utthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) scheme of the Union […] Read more
MNRE Warns Against Fraudulent Websites for PM-KUSUM Scheme Updated On Thu, Jun 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a precautionary warning for people against fraudulent websites claiming to be registration portals for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme. The Ministry said that “it has recently noticed that few new websites have cropped up as registration portal for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan […] Read more
Tender Issued for 19,000 Solar Street Lights Under MNRE Scheme in Punjab Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy PEDA has tendered for commissioning of 19,000 solar street lights in Punjab under the MNRE off-grid and decentralised solar PV applications scheme. The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible vendors and firms for the work of designing and commissioning of 19,000 solar street lights in the state under […] Read more
MNRE Extends Off-Grid & Decentralised Solar PV Applications Programme Phase-III Updated On Sat, Apr 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a next spell of extensions, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the third phase of off-grid and decentralized solar photovoltaic (PV) applications programme till FY20-21. The Ministry further instructed that “the implementation agencies will continue to implement the scheme as per the approved guidelines dated 07-08-2018 and amendments thereof.” However, […] Read more
