The Power Minister and Power Honchos In Virtual Open House. Report Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy At a virtual meet organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) today, Shri R.K. Singh, Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy joined leaders from the power sector for a frank and open discussion on the key issues facing the sector. Broadcast live on Youtube, the discussion made for a great example of engagement […] Read more
Top 10 States for Renewable Energy Installations in Last 4 Years Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy A list of the top 10 states that have implemented the maximum amount of renewable energy projects in the last four years. As part of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions as per the Paris Accord on Climate Change, India has undertaken to install at least forty percent of its total electricity generation capacity from non-fossil fuel […] Read more
Demand for Domestic Products Increased After China’s Covid-19 Incidence: Yash Jain Updated On Wed, Mar 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar panel prices, production, and supply are poised to continue to be in turmoil in the midst of the Coronavirus outbreak. Yes, the demand for domestic products have increased tremendously after China’s COVID-19 incidence. However, the industry is also facing shortage of raw material as compared to the demand. Also, we are coming up with […] Read more
KUSUM Scheme Expanded in new Budget to Cover 20 Lakh Farmers Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the expansion of PM KUSUM Scheme under which 20 lakh farmers will now be provided with funds to set up standalone solar pumps. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2019, while presenting the latest budget has announced the expansion of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM […] Read more
Economic Survey 2019-20. Opportunity Ignored? Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy The Economic Survey for 2019-20 was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today in parliament. The survey, which is taken as a useful indicator of government intent, though not always ability to take action, is notable for what it talks about, and perhaps worryingly, what it ignores. Thus, in a survey where there seems to […] Read more
India’s Indifference to Mini-Grids Throttling A big Job opportunity Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Behind the government’s ‘power for all’ push has been an unstated desire to ensure that the central grid is the main conduit of power for all Indian households. This has pushed mini-grids to the backburner many feel, with many consequences for all stakeholders Last year, India celebrated power connectivity to every household in the country, […] Read more
AfDB and EU to Provide €12 mn for Electrification of Rural Areas in Togo Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy AfDB, EU and the Togolese government have signed an agreement for 12 million euros to support the CIZO rural electrification program from Togo (PRAVOST). The African Development Bank (AfDB), the European Union (EU) and the Togolese government have signed an agreement of some 12 million euros as part of the project to support the […] Read more
In Conversation with Sudhir Aggarwal and Shival Garg of Patanjali Renewable Energy Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Patanjali Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd is a manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, solar street lights, solar water pumps, solar inverters, solar home lighting solutions etc. The company is also operating its retail chain called ‘Patanjali Urja Kendras’ in different parts of the country. It is also planning to venture into the Electric Vehicle […] Read more
MNRE Issues Guidelines for Executing Component-C of KUSUM Scheme Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Component-C of the Rs 34,422 crore PM Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Uthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) scheme. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Component-C of the Rs 34,422 crore Pradhan Mantri-Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Uthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme. […] Read more
