Govt Amends Electricity Rules 2020; Will Empower Consumers, Says Minister Updated On Fri, Feb 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The government today approved an amendment to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 which is expected to further reduce the timeline for getting new electricity connections for consumers. Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy R. K. Singh in his recent announcement stated that these amendments to the rule are expected to […] Read more
PM To Launch Solar, Other Projects In Chhattisgarh On Feb 24 Updated On Fri, Feb 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy PM Narendra Modi will launch a slew of solar and other energy-related projects worth Rs 34,400 crore in Chhattisgarh on February 24. The inauguration will take place during ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Chhattisgarh’ programme on the same day. These projects will cater to several important sectors including roads, railways, coal, power, and solar energy among others. […] Read more
SECI Invites RFS for 1200 MW ISTS Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects in India Updated On Thu, Feb 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for the development of 1200 MW of Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects on a Build-On-Own basis. The projects have been launched under the tariff-based competitive bidding under Tranche-8 of SECI. A single-stage, two-envelope bidding procedure will be adopted and will proceed as […] Read more
Karnataka Set To Install 40,000 Solar Pumps Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Karnataka 2024 Budget released some key initiatives to support the solar sector such as through the installation of solar pumps. The 2024 budget emphasized some key initiatives to make farmers self-sufficient. The Karnataka government will install 40,000 off-grid solar pump sets under the PM-KUSUM Component-B scheme. It plans to do so at an estimated cost […] Read more
Balance Power 40MW Battery Project Gets Planning Approval in UK Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy United Kingdom-based renewable energy developer Balance Power‘s 40MW battery storage project in Cheshire, England has received the planning approval. The project, located in Cheadle, will store renewable energy at times of peak generation and export it back onto the grid when demand is high, balancing intermittency, according to the press release. The storage facility will […] Read more
WBSEDCL Issues Tender For 10-MW Solar Power Project Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL) has issued tender seeking bids for the construction of a 10 MW solar power facility on a turnkey basis along the Teesta Canal bank in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. The WBSEDCL tender says that the deadline for bid submissions is March 7, 2024, with […] Read more
Karnataka Tops List With Most EV Charging Stations In India, Reveals BEE Data Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a recent revelation by the Union Ministry of Power, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) stated that the southern state of Karnataka has grabbed the top position as far as electric vehicle charging stations are concerned. The data said that the state now has 5,059 EV charging stations. According to a release from the […] Read more
PSPCL Invites Bid For 31 MW Rooftop Solar Project in Punjab Updated On Fri, Feb 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has issued a tender inviting bids for 31 MW rooftop solar projects at several locations including an office building, a 66 kW grid substation, hydel, and thermal projects. The last day for submission of the bid is March 14. The bidders will also be required to provide an earnest […] Read more
NLC India Begins Construction Of 300 MW Solar Power Project In Rajasthan Updated On Fri, Feb 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy NLC India Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Coal, recently began constructing a 300 MW solar power project at Barsingsar in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan. This project forms part of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy’s Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) Scheme. This project aims to ensure […] Read more
