Meghalaya eyeing renewable energy to meet the growing demand for electricity in the state Updated On Wed, Mar 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Meghalaya can generate about 3,669 MW from various renewable energy sources and about 3,000 MW from solar energy. Power-starved Meghalaya is now eyeing renewable energy to meet the growing demand for electricity in the state, Power Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar has said. “The main concern facing the state today is power deficit which has greatly affected Meghalaya’s economy and the […] Read more
Chartered Speed Aims To Operate Over 900 E-Buses In 13 Cities Updated On Wed, Mar 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy Chartered Speed, a bus passenger mobility company operating in the B2G, B2B, and B2C sectors in India, announced that it has been awarded the contract to operate more than 900 electric buses by Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL). The company will procure, operate, and maintain these buses under the Pradhan Mantri e-Bus Sewa Scheme across […] Read more
99.51 L Smart Meters Installed Under RDSS: Power Minister Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Minister of State (MoS) For Power Shripad Naik claimed that 99.51 lakh smart meters have been installed in the country under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). The scheme aims to augment the capacity of the power distribution companies in the country and reduce their losses. The minister, while sharing a written reply before […] Read more
45% Of Households Benefit From CFA Under PM Surya Ghar: MNRE Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has shared details of the households that benefitted through the installation of rooftop solar plants. When asked about the number of rooftop solar installations done under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) till now, the minister stated, “ Under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids For Solar Projects At Five Locations In RESCO Mode Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy SECI recently released a tender to select solar power developers to build 1750 kW Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV Projects under RESCO mode. It has sought bids up till 28th February 2025. The project would be located across five locations, Meghalaya, Chandigarh, Bhilai, New Delhi, and Guwahati. The tender mentioned the location and the project below: […] Read more
22 States Issued Green Open Access Regulations, Parliament Told Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) Rule, 2022, aimed at ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and green energy for all, was notified on June 6, 2022. The GEOA has now expanded its footprint across 22 states, according to recent data shared by the Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, […] Read more
Govt Released Rs 1,325 crore Till Now For PM-KUSUM Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Latest data from the government furnished before the Parliament revealed that the government has infused around Rs 1,325 crore for promoting solar irrigation. This was done with the central funding for the PM-KUSUM scheme, dedicated to boosting solar irrigation across the country. The latest data said that the government invested a total of Rs 1,325.77 […] Read more
Green Tariffs, Budget Crucial For RE Growth in Rajasthan, Gujarat: Report Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), in a briefing note, recommended a multifaceted approach to accelerate the renewable energy transition in two renewable-rich states namely, Gujarat and Rajasthan. This involves implementing strategic measures to enhance financial resources, improve market dynamics, and support effective governance. The note recommends the use of integrated green […] Read more
Rooftop Solar: Gujarat, Maha Added Highest Capacities In 7 Months Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy Months after the launch of the PM Surya Ghar scheme, several states have seen increased installation of rooftop solar systems (RTS). However, the three Indian states seem to have taken the lead in the country with the highest installation share in the country. These include-Gujarat, Maharashtra and Kerala. Government data compared by Saur Energy revealed […] Read more
