RERC Proposes Free Solar Power to Rajasthan DISCOMs Updated On Fri, Oct 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), which issued the tariff decision for 2022–2023 last month, urged the state government to explore adopting legislation requiring solar power providers that are exporting electricity to provide 10% free power to the state’s DISCOMs. Over the past year, the subject has occasionally been discussed in meetings between government officials […] Read more
EESL Tenders for 1,88,000 Smart Meters for 2 Discoms in Rajasthan Updated On Tue, Feb 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy EESL has issued a tender for the procurement of 188,000 smart meters for deployment in the Jodhpur and Ajmer Discom areas of Rajasthan. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible vendors for the procurement of 188,000 smart meters for deployment in the Jodhpur and Ajmer Discom areas of Rajasthan. […] Read more
UP Discoms May Buy Solar Power from Rajasthan Updated On Sat, Apr 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy There is an expectation of about 1500 MW power generation in coming months from Bhadla solar park. The power distribution companies of Uttar Pradesh likely to purchase solar power from Rajasthan, as the government in Rajasthan is adding to its capacity of solar power and will sell surplus power to the neighbouring state. There is […] Read more
Rajasthan’s Cumulative Power Generation Crosses 10 GW Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Rajasthan’s Minister of State for Energy (Independent Charge) Hiralal Nagar said that the state’s cumulative power generation has crossed 10 GW. The minister shared the data while speaking before the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. The minister said that this capacity came through all possible sources of fuels. He also said that the peak hour demand for […] Read more
Budget: Rajasthan Promises 150 Units Of Free Power For Solar Users Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy Rajasthan government has now promised to provide solar prosumers with free electricity. Today, the state government presented its budget for the next financial year in the state assembly. Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari in her budget speech announced the extension of the free power for solar consumers. “By leveraging the PM Surya Ghar Scheme, the […] Read more
Pralhad Joshi Reviews Solar Incentives Disbursed To Discoms Updated On Wed, Jan 22nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi during a review meeting reviewed the disbursed amount of incentives released by the discoms for promoting rooftop solar. He highlighted the latest progress made by Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh Discom. The meeting reviewed the incentives released to Discoms for the financial years FY […] Read more
PM-KUSUM (Comp A): Centre Allocates 5 GW Capacity To Rajasthan Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now ordered allocating an additional 5,000 MW capacity to Rajasthan under the PM Kusum (Component A) Scheme. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Prahlad Joshi allocated the additional quota to the state after receiving a representation from Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and a […] Read more
Rajasthan Issues New Policy To Offer Incentives For RE Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy To use the untapped renewable energy potential in Rajasthan, the state government released an Integrated Clean Energy Policy. It targets the establishment of 125 GW of renewable power projects by 2029-30. To fulfill its mission, the plans to add 90 GW of solar, 25 GW MW of Wind & Hybrid, and 10 GW of Hydro, […] Read more
Rajasthan’s Struggles With PM Surya Ghar Scheme Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Despite being known for its high solar irradiation and hosting India’s largest solar park, Rajasthan seems to be struggling with the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar scheme. The slow pace of installations since the scheme’s launch has affected the state’s reputation as a leader in renewable energy. This underperformance is in stark contrast to […] Read more
