The Rise of Solar Co-ops: Collective Action for Installation Initiatives Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy By-Shreesh Chaturvedi India, now the world’s most populous country with 1.4 billion people, faces heightened energy demands due to its expanding population and robust economic growth. In response, the country has committed to reducing its carbon intensity by over 45% by 2030, achieving 50% of its total electric power capacity from renewable sources by 2030, […] Read more
Off Grid Solar Market- 5 Key Takeaways From 2024 Trends Report Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy GOGLA and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) of the World Bank have released the 2024 report on Solar Market Trends for Off Grid Solar (OGS). Released every two years, this 7th edition in the series covers 2022 and 2023. The latest Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report (MTR) 2024, warns that a 6-fold increase […] Read more
GK Energy Gears Up for The Solar Pump Boom Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy For Gopal Kabra, founder of the solar pump driven GK Energy, the move into the renewable energy business started with solar water heaters in 2006. Hailing from a business family in Nanded Maharashtra, Kabra completed his education in Pune. Right from the start, he was clear about running his own business. It has been a […] Read more
Solar Pump Maker Solartive Seeks A National Opportunity Updated On Mon, Sep 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Fayyaz Ashraf,33, Director at Solartive is a man in hurry. Five years after he formally pushed into the solar water pump business, he has taken the small, Ranchi-registered firm through a massive transformation from hometown Chatra in Jharkhand, to the state capital Ranchi. The change has meant a transition from a basic 4×8 small shop […] Read more
Punjab To Issue 20,000 New Solar Pumps, Opens Application Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has issued a notification inviting applications from state farmers for 20,000 new solar pump connections. To facilitate this, the state nodal agency has earmarked 37 blocks across 12 districts. PEDA clarified that in addition to these 37 blocks, farmers from other regions identified as dark zones can also apply […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: JREDA Awards Contract To Solartive For Solar Pumps Updated On Tue, Sep 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has awarded the contract of solar pumps under the PM KUSUM scheme to Solartive, a water and infrastructure company, the firm said today. Under the project, the company will provide farmers solar pumps with an aim to decarbonise irrigation activities on the farmlands. This project, valued at approximately Rs […] 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
Every Indian District Soon To Host One Model Solar Village Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Every district of the country is now all set to host one model solar village. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now come out with detailed guidelines to make this a reality. As per the norms, these model solar villages will be developed as components of the PM Surya Ghar scheme with […] Read more
