PM Surya Ghar: UPNEDA Earmarks Rs 2cr On Awareness Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to create awareness on rooftop solar through PM Surya Ghar scheme, the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Developemnt Agency (UPNEDA) has earmarked Rs 2 crore. This budget is set to be used for planning, strategy and implementation of IEC ((Information, Education and Communication) activities in cities like Ayodhya, Gorakhpur and Varanasi. […] Read more
Oorja Raises $1.5M Pre-Series A For Farming-As-A-Service Model Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Oorja, a solar irrigation services and agricultural advisory to smallholder farmers in India, successfully closed its US$1.5 million Pre-Series A funding round. The company in the recent round attracted $1.2 million in equity finance from impact investors like Acumen, elea, a family trust advised by Artha Impact, Echoing Green Signal Fund, Partners Group via its […] Read more
Waaree To Start Module Production In US From Sept: Hitesh Doshi Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy From an initial module manufacturing capacity of 30 MW in Surat in 2007, Waaree Energies has come a long way indeed. And helming the company through that journey from 30 MW to 12 GW now, and counting, is its founder and CMD, Dr. Hitesh Doshi. Dr. Doshi has not only seen the solar sector take […] Read more
Green Financing A Boon For Clean Transmission Projects: Sharib Razi Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy What are the challenges faced by the grid, when it comes to a higher share of renewable energy? Razi: There are two major challenges with increasing share of renewables in the grid. Firstly, due to the intermittent nature of renewable energy, the peak generation of solar or wind does not coincide with the peak load […] Read more
Renewable Careers- Courses That Promise A Career Push Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy “Should you get a degree in renewable energy?” is the question of the week. With global warming reaching critical levels, governments across the world are scrambling to set up renewable energy sources, whether it be wind, hydro or solar farms. New jobs will be created, most of them being paying well. This is where an […] Read more
Husk Power Plans To Commission More Mini-Grids In India: William Brent (CMO) Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy How did the journey of Husk Power Systems start? Husk Power’s journey started around 2008 with its co-founder, Manoj Sinha, and other like-minded people from Bihar. At that time, rural electrification was a major issue in India and states like Bihar. Husk came into the picture to ensure that the unserved communities in those areas […] Read more
DERC New Guidelines Lays Costs On Distributors For Under 11kV Project Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) recently amended guidelines that is called Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Group Net Metering and Virtual Net Metering for Renewable Energy) (Fifth Amendment) Guidelines, 2024. These guidelines are expected to come into effect from 1st April 2024 and remain in force till further amendments. The DERC’s recent notification amendment was […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids For Empanelment Of Agencies Under DPR Category Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy SECI has released a tender for empanelment (RfE) for performing site studies for the preparation of DPR (Category A, B, and C). SECI tender mentioned A, B, and C categories for performing site studies and for preparation of DPR. The tender mentioned the category is as follows, i) Category A: Topographic Survey with Geotechnical investigation […] Read more
MSPGCL Invites Bids To Manufacture & Supply 750 MW PV Modules Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd. (MSPGCL) invited online bids to manufacture and supply solar PV modules of 750 MWp capacity. It invited bids for solar power projects under the MSKVY 2.0 scheme in Maharashtra under local competitive bidding from prospective bidders. MSPGCL invited online bids to manufacture and supply solar PV Modules for Solar […] Read more
