MNRE Scales up PM-KUSUM Scheme to Achieve Enhanced Solar Targets Updated On Wed, Nov 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has received sanction from the president for scale-up and expansion of the PM-KUSUM scheme to achieve an enhanced solar capacity of 30.8 GW by 2022 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced that in continuation of its order from March 2019, regarding the approval of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha […] Read more
PM-KUSUM – The Solar Saviour? Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The PM-KUSUM scheme seeks to be the ultimate gamechanger for energy security and the rural economy. We examine the early challenges that it is facing and come to a conclusion. It’s a great idea that will need tweaks to increase coverage, and some key policy interventions to get on schedule. By Prasanna Singh You know […] Read more
MNRE Issues Guidelines for Wind Power Procurement from 2.5 GW ISTS Projects Updated On Fri, Jun 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for implementation of ‘scheme for a tariff-based competitive bidding process for procurement of renewable energy power from 2500 MW ISTS connected blended wind power projects’. The government has implemented the scheme for procurement of power at a tariff discovered via a transparent process of […] Read more
US Solar Systems Prices Falling Faster Than Expected: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar PV systems prices in the US are falling faster than expected across all market segments, primarily driven by module price reduction. Solar PV systems prices in the United States (US) are falling faster than expected across all market segments, primarily driven by module price reduction, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie. Residential system […] Read more
Volvo Partners With Plugsurfing to Offer EV Charging Services Across Europe Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Volvo Cars has joined hands with Plugsurfing to offer Europe-wide EV charging service on all-electric models, the Swedish automaker has informed. Volvo Cars has joined hands with charging firm Plugsurfing to offer Europe-wide EV charging service on all-electric models, the Swedish automaker has informed. With this partnership, drivers of fully electric Volvo Recharge models in Europe […] Read more
Tata AutoComp Finds Partner to set up EV Charging Stations in India Updated On Fri, Jun 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata AutoComp Systems has signed an MoU with Tellus Power Green to supply AC and DC Fast Chargers for the entire range of electric vehicles in India. Tata AutoComp Systems, a leading auto-component conglomerate in India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with USA based DC charging infrastructure company Tellus Power Green to supply […] Read more
Storage Stays In Focus With New 1200 MW tender Plan from SECI Updated On Wed, Apr 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy After the success of its previous 1200 MW tender for renewable generation plus guaranteed peak supply, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notice inviting tender (NIT) for a repeat of its previous tender. That was oversubscribed by 420 MW. SECI informs us that details will be uploaded soon on the website […] Read more
Tender for Solarization of Agricultural Pumps Issued in Jodhpur Updated On Tue, Feb 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy JdVVNL has issued a tender for the commissioning of solar PV systems for the solarization of agricultural pumps/ consumers in Jodhpur Discom The Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JdVVNL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for the commissioning of solar PV systems for the solarization of grid-connected agricultural pumps /consumers under “KUSUM Scheme […] Read more
CEL Seeking Partners for Implementation of KUSUM Scheme in Rajasthan Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy CEL is seeking a pre-bid tie-up for the commissioning of distributed solar systems for agriculture consumers under the KUSUM scheme in Rajasthan The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for forming a pre-bid tie-up for the commissioning of distributed grid-connected solar systems for solarisation of agriculture consumers under Component […] Read more