India’s Solar Manufacturing- A Tale of failed Government Initiatives Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy India’s solar manufacturing prowess, or lack of it, has been a regular cause for concern ever since the country started powering forward in capacity additions from 2016 onwards. A new report from IEEFA and JMK Analytics puts the spotlight on the sector, especially on its failure to ramp up even as demand went up domestically. […] Read more
Clean Energy, Powered by Clean Technology, is Critical for India: Kant Updated On Thu, Dec 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has said that clean energy is critical for India and it must achieve it by getting into cutting-edge technology. Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, while addressing a virtual book launch event organised by the Observer Research Foundation, has said that clean energy is critical for India and that it is important for the […] Read more
Can Make In India Hurt? DCR Shortages Offer An Unhappy Picture Updated On Fri, Apr 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy One of the biggest success stories of the Modi government has been the capacity additions in renewable energy, particularly solar energy. From less than 3 GW in 2014, solar capacity today is over 107 GW. Similarly, solar manufacturing capacity has grown from small, sub-GW levels to over 80 GW in Modules, and 25 GW in […] Read more
Assam Discom Issues EoI For 357 MW Project Under PM-KUSUM Comp-A Updated On Thu, Apr 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd (APDCL), has floated a tender to develop 357 MW of solar capacity under Component-A of the PM-KUSUM scheme. Bids will be accepted until May 8, 2025. The Assam Discom’s latest tender for 357 MW solar project under PM KUSUM will be spread across 272 locations, ranging from Nagaon ESD-II in […] Read more
Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates Solar PV Testing Facility At NISE Updated On Wed, Apr 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has inaugurated the PV Module Testing and Calibration Lab at the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Gwal Pahari, Bandhwari, Haryana. Speaking at the occasion, the Minister stated that the new lab will set global benchmarks in solar R&D, testing, training, and policy support while marking […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: Crompton Secures ₹10.6 Cr Solar Pump Order Updated On Mon, Apr 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has secured a Letter of Award (LOA) from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) for a project valued at over ₹10.60 crore. While Crompton is already operational in Haryana, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra, it is now gearing up to kick off work in Madhya Pradesh and is further prepared to expand across […] Read more
Advait Energy Bags PGVCL’s Power Supply Contracts In Gujarat Updated On Wed, Apr 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy Advait Energy Transitions Ltd (formerly Advait Infratech Ltd) has secured contracts from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (PGVCL) for two power supply projects under its System Improvement Scheme, the company said. The company emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for the projects, which involved the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 11 kV medium-voltage covered […] Read more
Nagaland Govt Allocates Rs. 10 crore For Solar Mission Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has now launched the Nagaland Solar Mission, a state-level initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of residential rooftop solar power systems. The programme is aligned with the central government’s PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and seeks to make clean energy more accessible and affordable for households across the state. […] Read more
India’s Rooftop Solar Picks Pace, Capacity Touches 17 GW Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest data released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) claimed that India’s rooftop solar capacity is now touched 17 GW, hinting at an expeditation in the sector. This comes almost one year after the launch of the PM Surya Ghar scheme. While India’s cumulative rooftop solar capacity stood at around 11 […] Read more
