Under KUSUM Scheme, Govt. to Provide 2.75 Million Solar Pumps to Farmers Updated On Fri, Jun 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy “Initially the solar-pumps will be distributed as per the demand from each region but at the later stage, if required, we will provide more pumps,” power minister R K Singh. Under the first phase of Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahaabhiyan (KUSUM) scheme that is to be launched by July 2018, the government will provide 2.75 million […] Read more
CleanMax Solar Bags FT, IFC Transformational Business Awards 2018 Updated On Thu, Jun 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company was shortlisted out of the 189 entries received from across 126 countries, thus making CleanMax Solar the first Indian company to win this award in a category with Tata Motors at their Sanand facility in Gujarat. In the Transformational Business Award 2018, CleanMax Solar, a sustainability partner for India’s leading corporates, has won […] Read more
Cabinet Okays Continuation of Off-grid, Decentralised Solar PV Applications Programme Updated On Thu, Jun 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy The total project of the 3 components included under the phase-III is Rs 1,895 crore of which Rs 637 crore will be provided as central financial assistance. The government has provided its consent for implementing phase-III of off-grid and decentralized solar PV application programme to achieve additional 118 MWp (Mega Watt peak) off-grid solar PV […] Read more
Union Cabinet Nods for 3 lakh Solar Street Lights in NE States, Maoist Affected Areas Updated On Thu, Jun 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Prasad said that 3,00,000 solar street lights will be installed throughout the country with special emphasis on areas where there is no facility for street lighting systems through grid power, northeastern states, and Maoist-affected districts. In order to light up the streets of northeastern states and Maoist affected districts, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday has […] Read more
Punjab Canal Solar Power Projects Have 1,500 MW Potential: Minister Updated On Thu, Jun 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy The minister claimed that the canal-top solar photovoltaic projects have been designed in such a fashion that the canal banks are not touched for the safety of the canal and inhabitants in the vicinity of the canals. Punjab Power and Renewable Minister Gurpreet Singh Kanger stated that the state has a potential of more than […] Read more
Cabinet approves Continuation of Off-grid and Decentralised Solar PV Applications Programme – Phase III Updated On Wed, Jun 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for implementation of Phase-Ill of Off-grid and Decentralised Solar PV (Photo Voltaic) Application Programme to achieve additional 118 MWp(Mega Watt peak) off-grid solar PV capacity by 2020. Phase-Ill of Off-grid and Decentralised Solar PV Application Programme covers […] Read more
Chandigarh’s Total Solarification Faces Multiple Hurdles Updated On Tue, Jun 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The installation of solar power plants on the rooftops was made mandatory for all non-residential a well as residential buildings whose area around them is 1 Kanal and above, and the deadline for installation was set 17 May 2018 but was later extended by six months. Although it was made mandatory by the Chandigarh Administration […] Read more
A Path breaking Journey in Renewable Energy through last 4 years Updated On Tue, Jun 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy Last 4 years have been path-breaking in India’s renewable energy landscape. Renewable power installed capacity has already reached over 70 GW. Over 40 GW renewable power capacity is under construction/tendered. Globally, India stands 4th in wind power 5th in renewable power and 6th in solar power installed capacity. Solar energy capacity increased by over 8 […] Read more
Job Searches Surge by 76 Percent in Renewable Energy Sector in 3 Years Updated On Mon, Jun 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy ‘Currently, with the center’s focus on renewable energy, the Indian industry is adopting energy efficient tools and technologies. This bodes well for the ecology and the economy, and with a structured approach to policy implementation, the sector holds the potential to emerge as the foremost sunrise industry in the country, the firm said in a statement. […] Read more
