Bihar Pins Hopes On Lakhisarai Solar Project To Increase RE Capacity Updated On Fri, Feb 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Bihar, struggling to increase its renewable capacity due to several challenges, has now pinned its hope on the proposed Lakhisarai solar project. The 185 MW solar power project at Kajra in the Lakhisarai district of Bihar will increase the state’s renewable capacity by around 44 percent. As per the latest data from the Central Electricity […] Read more
NHPC Invites Bid for 1200 MW Wind Plant in Central, South India Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian public sector hydropower company NHPC has invited bids for wind power projects for a contracted capacity of 1200MW from Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) connected Wind Power Projects under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) that will be conducted online. The last date for the submission of the bid is 28th February 2024 and the opening […] Read more
Top 5 Implications of India’s New Rooftop Solar Scheme Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy PM Modi’s announcement of Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana, has energised industry, with hopes high for a massive impetus to rooftop solar from the scheme. From more funding and subsidies, to opportunities and jobs, the scheme holds potential to be a real gamechanger. We list the top 5 ways it will change the solar landscape in India. […] Read more
Solar Boat Sails On Saryu River In Ayodhya In Testing Mode Updated On Wed, Jan 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy A solar-powered electric boat has been introduced on the holy Saryu River marking a significant milestone in the country. Following the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Agency (UPNEDA) has outlined plans for the routine operation of this boat service in Ayodhya. The components and accessories of the […] Read more
36 Municipal Schools in Mira Bhayandar to be solarised by MBMC Updated On Mon, Jan 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), Thane, is taking significant steps to enhance energy efficiency by initiating the installation of rooftop solar plants across all municipal schools in the twin-city. Currently, there are 17 structures accommodating 36 municipal schools run by MBMC. The estimated cost of the solar power project is Rs. 50 lakh, with […] 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
OREDA Issues Tender To Deploy Solar Boats At Chilika Lake Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has planned to introduce solar boats on its largest water body, Chilika Lake. It has also issued tenders for the same from the interested parties. Chilika Lake hosts several aquatic animals like Dolphins and other species of fish. However, the fossil-fuel-based boats are often seen ferrying around the lake for […] Read more
43 Pumped Hydro Storage Projects With 55 GW Capacity Under Survey: Govt Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister R.K Singh in a written reply before the Parliament stated that a total of 43 Pumped Hydro Storage Projects (PSPs) are under survey and investigation in the country. He mentioned that these projects have an aggregate installed capacity of 55,085 MW. The minister also said that a total of four PSPs are […] Read more
Evolve Tender Specifications To Boost Indian Floating Solar Sector: World Bank Report Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report by the World Bank on the state of India’s floating solar segment said that the country needed to evolve tender specifications to boost the sector. The report mentioned that while India has a 300 GW potential for floating solar, merely 350 MW of the technology could be deployed till now. The report […] Read more
