MNRE Issues Guidelines for Installation of Innovative Standalone Solar Pumps Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for the installation of innovative standalone solar pumps. The move came after the Minister had received representations from innovators claiming that by using different design and software, better performance of solar pumps can be achieved as compared to specified by the Ministry and that […] Read more
MNRE Issues Draft Guidelines for Installation of Innovative Stand-Alone Solar Pumps Updated On Thu, Apr 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued draft guidelines for the installation of innovative stand-alone solar-powered pumps under its varied schemes. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) had issued updated specifications for stand-alone solar pumps in July last year. And since then it claims to have received representations from innovators claiming that by using different design/software for […] Read more
EESL Tenders for 1.8 Lakh Off-Grid Solar Pumps Under KUSUM Scheme Updated On Wed, Jan 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL has tendered for the commissioning of over 1.8 lakh off-grid solar water pump systems across India under the PM KUSUM) scheme The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has issued a tender, invited bids from eligible vendors for the supply and commissioning of over 1.8 lakh off-grid solar water pumps across India under the Pradhan […] Read more
Job Alert! Research on Solar Pumps in India, Bangladesh, Nepal at IWMI Updated On Fri, Dec 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Here are a few interesting jobs to consider in 2020. The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a non-profit, scientific research organization focusing on the sustainable use of water and land resources in developing countries. The IWMI is also the lead center for the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE). CGIAR is […] Read more
Grundfos Lauded for Work in Emerging Markets With Solar Pumps Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Based on analysis of global emerging markets for solar pumps for economic development, Grundfos has won the 2019 Global Emerging Market Innovation Award Based on its recent analysis of global emerging markets for solar-powered water pumps for economic development, Frost & Sullivan has recognised Grundfos with the 2019 Global Emerging Market Innovation Award. With superior […] Read more
Vikram Solar Modules Used for 300 Solar Pumps Across West Bengal and Odisha Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar has announced the installation of over 300 solar water pump projects in West Bengal and Odisha using the company’s solar modules. Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturers and a prominent EPC and rooftop solar solutions provider, has announced the installation of over 300 solar water pump projects in West Bengal and […] Read more
HERC Approves Proposal to Install 468 Solar Pumps in Haryana Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy HERC has recently approved a petition filed by two Discoms in Haryana seeking the installation of grid-connected solar-powered pumps in the state. The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has recently approved a petition filed by the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), seeking the installation of grid-connected […] Read more
EESL Tenders for 175,000 Off-Grid Solar Pumps Under KUSUM Updated On Fri, Aug 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL has issued a tender for the procurement of 175,000 off-grid solar water pumps. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power has issued a tender, under the Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) scheme, for the procurement of 175,000 off-grid solar pumps. The scope of work […] Read more
As Farmers Switch to Solar Pumps, Experts Fear Groundwater Exploitation Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Though the off-grid solar pumps have made life easy for farmers in many villages across India, many fear they are likely to lead to over-exploitation of groundwater. In Maharashtra’s Jalgaon village, many farmers spend sleepless nights to irrigate their fields, as power for irrigation isn’t available during the daytime for 15 days a month, but Dattaji […] Read more
