Which State Has Benefited Most From PMKUSUM’s Solar Pumps? Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Government launched the PM-KUSUM scheme in March 2019, which was scaled up in January 2024 to include standalone solar agricultural pumps. This scheme aims to provide energy and water security to farmers, enhance their income, reduce diesel usage in the farm sector, and decrease environmental pollution. Union Minister of State (MoS) for New and […] Read more
Bihar Set To Have Remote Monitoring System For Solar Assets Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Bihar government has now planned to equip rural solar assets like solar street lights with remote monitoring systems. With the installation of these smart systems with the solar streetlights, these communication devices can alert the authorities concerned to any faults in these assets, leading to faster and timely repairs. This comes at a time […] Read more
After RE-Rich States, UP Emerges As The New Solar Park Hub Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Union Minister of State (MoS) for New and Renewable Energy and Power Shripad Yesso Naik recently updated Parliament on the state-wise penetration of solar parks across the country. The data shared by the minister detailed solar park projects developed in 13 states. An analysis of the data revealed that after the high penetration of solar […] Read more
Indian EV Sector Needs Rs 1,151cr To Flourish, Says Report Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Ajay Kumar Sood, released a report for building a comprehensive roadmap that outlines research projects in four crucial areas. These areas are energy storage cells, electric vehicles (EV) aggregates, materials and recycling, and charging and refueling. It provided pathways for India to achieve leadership and self-reliance in […] Read more
India’s Solar Capacity Crosses 85 GW, Installations Pick Pace Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s total solar energy capacity has now surpassed 85 Gigawatt (GW), latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said. The ministry said that with the addition of the new solar capacities in June this year, India’s total renewable capacity (excluding large hydro) touched 148 GW. The ministry’s monthly progress report said […] Read more
DVC’s Investment Plan To 2030 Focus More On Solar, Pumped Storage Updated On Mon, Jul 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Kolkata based Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) on Friday announced that it plans to invest Rs 20,000 crore by 2030 to install nearly 4,000 MW of solar capacity. DVC currently is a primarily thermal power firm, with 6540 MW of its existing installed generation capacity of 6,700 MW thermal. the corporation and its plans can have […] Read more
Shree Cement Reneweable Power Capacity Reaches 1GW Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Shree Cement, the third-biggest cement producer in India, announced that it has achieved 1,000 MW of installed power capacity through the commissioning of a 19.5 MW solar power plant at its Andhra Pradesh operation. “The one GW (Gigawatt) capacity includes a mix of solar, wind, thermal and waste heat recovery power plants, showcasing Shree Cement’s […] Read more
Gender-Based Provisions Needed In State EV Policies, Says Report Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from New Delhi-based energy think tank OMI Foundation advocated for the inclusion of gender-based provisions to make jobs in the Indian electric mobility sector more inclusive. The report analysed the state policies and also the response of the electric mobility companies and brought to focus the role of women workforce in the […] Read more
JREDA Seeks Maintenance Partners For Rooftop Solar Projects On Govt Buildings Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has issued a tender seeking Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMCO) partners for the rooftop solar projects installed onto the government buildings in the state. The state nodal agency has issued the tender seeking their services for five years on a rate contract basis. JREDA said that these bidders need […] Read more
