With A Focus On Gujarat, BHEL Executes 1155 MW Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Aug 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Shripada Yesso Naik, Minister of State (MoS) for the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said that BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) has executed solar energy projects of up to 1,155 MW. The minister shared the figures in his recent statements before the Lok Sabha. As per the information shared by the minister, the […] Read more
SPECIAL REPORT: UP’s Time To Shine In Solar Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy At a recent Solar Trailblazers event in Lucknow in July, organised by Saur Energy, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak told a hall-packed audience that this is the ‘best time’ in India to go for solar. He was referring to the higher subsidies given to the rooftop solar consumers under the ambitious PM Surya […] Read more
Senior Communications Associate/Communications Specialist (Rooftop solar) Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy To accelerate the rooftop solar deployment, CEEW proposes to bring together multiple stakeholders to implement innovative solutions towards building consumer awareness, demand aggregation through innovative business models, increased access to low-cost capital and ease of deployment. CEEW will implement innovative consumer awareness campaigns across three states, to understand and help overcome the real and perceived […] Read more
Budget 2024: Govt Imposes New Customs Duty On Solar Glass Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the Union Budget for 2024-25 before the Parliament. The minister talked about several steps taken by the government towards India’s sustainable energy transition besides rolling out some more plans of the government to boost the growth of the renewable energy industry in the sector. She also talked about […] Read more
Gujarat: Gensol Bags Rs 600cr Order From PGVCL For PV Project Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Gensol Engineering won the bid for 116 MW (150 MWp) of solar projects in Gujarat with an estimated revenue of around Rs 600 crore. These projects will be distributed across 27 diverse locations, all under the purview of Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd.(PGVCL), the state electricity distribution company. Gensol Engineering is a Gujarat-based solar power […] Read more
Rooftop Solar: MNRE To Incentivize Discoms For Performance Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now decided to incentivize the power distribution companies (Discoms) in the country for their good performance in the rooftop solar business. The ministry also issued a set of guidelines on the same under the PM Surya Ghar scheme to bring a clarity on the incentivization intervention. […] Read more
ADB Approves Support for Rooftop Solar Systems in India Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $240.5 million in loans to finance rooftop solar systems in India that will help the government expand energy access using renewable energy. The financing will support tranches 2 and 3 of the Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) Solar Rooftop Investment Program approved by ADB in 2016. The program was restructured in […] Read more
Is India Ready For Online Rooftop Solar Deals? Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy As Amazon (and Flipkart with its own Big Billion days sale), one of the top two e-commerce sellers in India prepare for yet another Prime day sale this July, readers might be surprised with some of the solar deals on offer. On Amazon, you can currently get solar modules from reputed brands like Waaree, Adani, […] Read more
5 Key Points for India on the Road to 300 GW Solar by 2030 Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy India missed its 2022 goal of achieving 100 GW of installed solar capacity. The fact that this target is still unmet highlights the need for significant efforts to overcome various challenges if the country is to realize its vast solar potential. This is even more important considering last year’s government resolution of adding 50 GW […] Read more
