MNRE Forms Panel To Frame Norms For Solar Cold Storages Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy To boost the growth of solar-powered cold storages in the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification announcing the formation of a special panel. The ministry stated that this new Technical Committee will help review the draft specifications for solar cold storages. “A Technical Committee has been constituted under […] Read more
Australia To Export Solar Energy To Singapore Updated On Fri, Aug 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Australia has approved a unique solar and battery farm project, set to become the largest of its kind in the world. The $24 billion venture, led by tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes, aims to export clean energy from Australia to Singapore. The project, named SunCable, will span Australia’s remote northern region and include a vast array […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: Shakti Pumps Bags JREDA Order For 400 Solar Pumps Updated On Fri, Aug 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar pump manufacturer Shakti Pumps (India) Limited has received its first order from Jharkhand. The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has given a Letter of Award (LOA) for 400 solar pumps at various locations across the state of Jharkhand. This contract was given under the Component-B of PM-KUSUM scheme. The total amount of […] Read more
Albanese Govt Approves Australia’s New Industrial Solar Project Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Albanese Government recently gave its environmental approval to build Australia’s new industrial solar power project in the Northern Territory. SunCable’s Australia-Asia Power Link is expected to be one of the big solar farms in Australia. This project is expected to generate up to 6GW of renewable energy, including 4GW which is to be used […] Read more
Maharashtra Launches First Solar Village – ‘Manyachiwadi’ Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Manyachiwadi has become the first village in Maharashtra to earn the title of ‘first solar village’ of the state. The village, situated in the Satara district has now become fully solarized, paving the way for sustainable rural setups. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on August 18 also launched a scheme to solarize more villages in […] Read more
Which State Has Benefited Most From PMKUSUM’s Solar Pumps? Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Government launched the PM-KUSUM scheme in March 2019, which was scaled up in January 2024 to include standalone solar agricultural pumps. This scheme aims to provide energy and water security to farmers, enhance their income, reduce diesel usage in the farm sector, and decrease environmental pollution. Union Minister of State (MoS) for New and […] Read more
The Top 5 Advancements in Technology Propelling the Solar Revolution Updated On Wed, Aug 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The solar industry is shining brighter than ever in 2024, thanks to advancements in solar technology in recent times. The past year has seen an incredible surge in solar power installations, taking the world’s total installed capacity to an impressive 1.6 TWdc. China is responsible for about 60 percent of these new installations, leading the […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Secures Order To Supply 12,537 Solar Pumps To UP Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy To boost the availability of solar water pumps throughout Uttar Pradesh (UP), the State Department of Agriculture has awarded a Letter of Intent (LoI) to Shakti Pumps. The Madhya Pradesh-based solar pump company received an order for 12,537 pumps to be supplied across the state under the Component B of the PM-KUSUM scheme (Phase-III). The […] Read more
Oorja Raises $1.5M Pre-Series A For Farming-As-A-Service Model Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Oorja, a solar irrigation services and agricultural advisory to smallholder farmers in India, successfully closed its US$1.5 million Pre-Series A funding round. The company in the recent round attracted $1.2 million in equity finance from impact investors like Acumen, elea, a family trust advised by Artha Impact, Echoing Green Signal Fund, Partners Group via its […] Read more
