ADB Approves $434.25 Mn Loan To Setup Solar Facility In Assam Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently approved a $434.25 million loan to increase renewable energy capacity and improve energy security in the state of Assam, India. “Addressing the renewable energy capacity shortage in Assam is crucial to meet growing demand and reduce dependency on fossil fuels,” said ADB Principal Energy Specialist Jiwan Acharya. “This project […] Read more
MNRE’s Plan To Boost Off-Grid Solar In Tribal Areas Gets Impetus Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has secured the sanction of the President for the implementation of its revised funding for the Solar Power Scheme (for tribal and PVTG Habitations/Villages) under PM JANMAN and Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM JUGA). This replaces the previous New Solar Power Scheme (for Particularly Vulnerable […] Read more
Assam Issues Its First Standalone BESS Tender For 25 MW Updated On Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The New and Green Energy of Assam (NGEAL) has now issued its first standalone tender for the development of a 25 MW/100MWh of Battery Energy Storage (BESS) plant in the state. The agency has planned to develop the standalone BESS center at the Kurkurmara 400 KV grid substation in the Kamrup district of Assam. NGEAL […] Read more
Odisha Clears Rs.4,671 Cr Investment For 749.9 MW Renewable Projects Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Single Window Committee (SWC) of Odisha’s Energy Department granted in-principle approval for renewable energy projects worth Rs.4,671.81 crore. A major decision, the move helps to advance the state toward a green energy future. The approvals were granted in the 7th meeting of SWC. The total capacity of the renewable energy projects approved is 749.9 MW. […] Read more
ADB Commits $2.6 Billion In Sovereign Lending to India Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) which supports projects in developing member countries committed $2.6 billion in sovereign lending to India in 2023 for projects related to urban development, supporting industrial corridor development, promoting power sector reforms, support horticulture, and enhance connectivity. ADB also extended $23.53 million in technical assistance and $4.1 million in grants under […] Read more
MNRE Amends Rules For Solar Mini-Grid Installations In Tribal Area Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a notification released on March 26, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) amended the dedicated scheme aimed at electrification of unelectrified households belonging to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). This initiative was launched under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) on January 4th. According to the original notification […] Read more
Budget For Transmission Project To Boost Power In Northeast: Minister Updated On Wed, Feb 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy and Power (MNRE) recently informed the parliament in a written reply about the growth in the implementation of projects under the Ministry of Power (MoP) for strengthening the Intra-State Transmission System as well as the distribution system in Northeastern States and Sikkim. The minister said, “Northeastern […] Read more
Govt To Electrify 1L Unelectrified Tribal Households With Off-Grid Solar Updated On Fri, Jan 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is now all set to roll out a dedicated scheme to electrify the unelectrified households of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN). The MNRE recently issued a notification in this regard. The order said that the ministry […] Read more
Maharashtra Leads In Providing Incentive Under The Rooftop Solar Program In 2023 Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power (MNRE) informed the parliament in a written reply to the renewable energy capacity in the country has increased by about 2.35 times in the last decade. Among other details, the minister gives a state-wise detail of subsidies provided under various schemes to encourage new and […] Read more