Himachal Government Hikes State Subsidy to Rs 6,000/kW for Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Apr 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy The state government of Himachal Pradesh has proposed to increase the subsidy for grid connected rooftop solar power installations in the state. The move is aimed to encourage the domestic players and households to adopt and install solar power systems. HIMURJA said that the subsidy will be increased from Rs 4,000 for every kilowatt to […] Read more
Government Targets 4,000 MW Rooftop Solar Capacity Addition In Residential Sector Updated On Thu, Mar 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh has informed the Parliament that MNRE is targeting 4,000 MW rooftop solar (RTS) capacity addition in residential sector through Central Financial Assistance (CFA) under the Rooftop Solar Programme (Phase-II). The Union Minister said in a written response to a question asked in the Rajya […] Read more
In Conversation with Vineet Mittal, Director & Co-founder, Navitas Solar Updated On Wed, Mar 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Navitas Solar has been a well respected player in the solar sector with 200 MW of installed manufacturing capacity in the country. It produces state-of-the-art mono/multi crystalline solar photovoltaic (PV) modules for supply to both on-grid and off-grid residential, commercial as well as industrial establishments. The Surat-based company also provides a complete lifecycle of solar […] Read more
5 Most Common Queries on Home Solar Rooftop Solutions Answered Updated On Thu, Mar 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy A solar rooftop system is an easy-to-install system that is almost always connected to the power grid in India. It is the most reliable green energy form while saving on electricity charges. With a lifespan of 25 years, it uses existing rooftop space and saves on land space. Going solar has helped several home owners […] Read more
Karnataka to Give 10,000 Farmers Solar Powered Irrigation Pump Sets Under PMKUSUM Updated On Mon, Mar 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The State Cabinet of Karnataka has cleared the proposal for the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan-B (PMKUSUM) scheme in the state under which about 10,000 farmers will benefit from solar powered irrigation pump sets. ‘Component B’ of the scheme envisages installation of 17.5 lakh standalone (off grid) solar powered irrigation […] Read more
AISIA rues lack of support from govt, domestic developers for solar manufacturers Updated On Thu, Mar 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Solar manufacturers have highlighted the lack of support from the government and the domestic developers, according to a press note shared by the All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA), the domestic solar manufacturers association, on Wednesday. It added that even though the government has announced several policies to support the players, domestic solar manufacturing continues […] Read more
SECI Invites Tender for 5MW Agri Solar Power Project in Kashmir Updated On Tue, Mar 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has invited tenders for design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing and commissioning of a 5 MW(AC) grid connected saffron based Agro-Solar PV Power Plant at Pampore, Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. The notification by SECI also holds that the tender also includes operations and maintenance responsibilities for 10 […] Read more
Hopcharge launches ‘world’s first doorstep EV charging service’ in India Updated On Thu, Mar 3rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The success of electric vehicles in a developing country like India depends on the availability of quality infrastructure; to begin with – battery charging option. A Gurgaon-based start-up Hopcharge has launched doorstep electric vehicle charging service after a successful testing round in some parts of Gurgaon. This is being hailed as the world’s first on-demand […] Read more
India’s Hopes to Replace Diesel with Renewable Energy in Farms Rides on Solar, Mostly Updated On Mon, Feb 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Headlines have been announcing India’s plans to shift from diesel to renewable energy for its farming sector. The headlines have taken off from a statement by Power and MNRE minister R.K. Singh during a meeting with officials on Friday. What the headlines do not indicate is how heavily this hope depends on two critical factors. […] Read more
