Assam Issues Draft Net Metering Guidelines For Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Sep 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) has released a draft notification, outlining the guidelines for group net metering and virtual net metering for renewable energy. The northeastern state, in its guidelines, stated, “The distribution licensees will be required to facilitate and bear the capital expenditure for Service Line cum Development (SLD). This aims to facilitate […] Read more
Gautam Solar Announces Cell Making Foray With 2 GW Capacity Updated On Wed, Sep 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy New Delhi based Gautam Solar, a 27+ years experienced solar manufacturer, is preparing to launch a significant venture to establish a 2 GW solar cell manufacturing plant in the first phase. With an estimated investment of Rs. 1000 crores for the 2 GW solar cell facility, the company wants to cater to the growing demand […] 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
Maharashtra Discom Issues Green Energy Open Access Norms Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has now issued guidelines for the roll out of green energy open access in the state. This comes after the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission had notified its MERC (Distributed Open Access) (Second Amendment) Regulations 2023. The latest regulation allows consumers with contracted demand of 100 kw or […] Read more
India Can Export 8.6cr Electric Two Wheelers By 2047: RMI Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy In its recent report, RMI highlighted that in 2023, over 15 lakh electric vehicles (EVs) were registered in India. To achieve energy independence it advocated for India to adopt 100% clean fuel vehicle sales in all vehicle segments by 2043. RMI recently released its report, “India at 2047: A Vision for Energy Independence in the […] Read more
Research Associate – Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy This role will serve as part of Wood Mackenzie’s CCUS research team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a strong, global team and make a major contribution to decarbonisation and the energy transition at a global scale. Our services include tracking and forecasting 10-year and 25-year outlooks, detailed economic valuations and reports of individual […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar: Technical Glitches Affecting Final Approvals By Discoms Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Technical glitches in the PM Surya Ghar portal continue to frustrate stakeholders across the rooftop solar industry. While initial issues related to consumer applications and document uploads by both consumers and vendors have seen some improvement, discoms (distribution companies) are still grappling with several persistent glitches that disrupt the entire process. Many rooftop solar consumers […] Read more
Punjab Plans To Add 66 New Solar Power Plants Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Punjab government is planning to set up 66 new solar power plants with each having 4 MW of capacity, Aman Arora, the state Minister of New and Renewable Energy Sources said. With this the Punjab government wants to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and cut the annual power subsidy, he added. As per […] Read more
PM-KUSUM Needs Recalibration To Achieve Targets: CSE Study Updated On Wed, Aug 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy A new report by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), which focuses on gathering data and information especially from the perspective of farmers on on-ground implementation of the scheme, has offered a roadmap to help PM-KUSUM strike its targets. The report, titled Implementation Challenges of the PM KUSUM Scheme: Case Studies from Selected Indian States, […] Read more