Centre Extends FAME-II Scheme For EVs: Report Updated On Thu, Mar 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Centre has decided to extend the FAME-II scheme (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing Electric Vehicles) for EV manufacturing and to boost faster adoption of EVs in the country. Earlier, the scheme was slated to end by March 31, 2024. According to media reports, the government has extended the scheme not to let any disruption affect […] Read more
Cabinet Approves PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana For Rooftop Solar Updated On Thu, Feb 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, has approved PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana with a total outlay of Rs.75,021 crore. This policy seeks to install rooftop solar and provide free electricity to up to 300 units every month for one crore households. The PM launched the scheme on 13th February. Some of the […] Read more
Delhi LG Suspends State’s Solar Policy, Accuses AAP; ‘CM Lying’, Says LG: Report Updated On Wed, Feb 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy A month after Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced the new solar policy for the national capital, LG Vinai Kumar Saxena has suspended its implementation, as per several media reports citing AAP sources. AAP also alleged that the LG is obstructing the implementation of the policy till the Model Code of Conduct comes into force to […] Read more
EESL Invites Bid For 70 MW Solar Project in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Feb 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of Union Power Ministry, has issued tenders seeking bids for 70 MW of Solar Power Generating Systems. The tender is regarding design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, commissioning, operation, and comprehensive maintenance service contract of 12 years for up to 70 MW of Solar Power Generating Systems […] Read more
GERC Revises Tariff To Rs 2.57 For 700 MW Project Between SECI, GUVNL Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat Electricity Regulation Commission (GERC) recently approved the power usage agreement signed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECIL). The agreement was undertaken for procurement of 700 MW power from their solar PV power plant that is to be set up under Ministry of New and Renewable […] 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
Enviromena Wins Contract To Repower Three Major Solar Farms In UK Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy UK-based Clean energy solutions company Enviromena has won a contract to repower three major solar farms in the UK ahead of the peak generation months this summer including Halse Solar Farm in Taunton; Horsacott Solar Farm in Barnstaple and Jordanston Solar Farm in Tenby, which are all government subsidy accredited sites with a combined capacity […] Read more
Vareyn Solar Announces Foray Into Residential Solar Sector Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Turn-key solar EPC company Vareyn Solar Pvt. Ltd. has announced its foray into the residential sector in the solar power industry. This comes after the announcement of PM Suryodaya Yojana which was launched by the Centre on January 22, 2024. This scheme aims to install rooftop solar panels on the houses of middle and poor-class […] Read more
Assam Cuts Electric Vehicle Tax By 2 Percent Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Assam Government introduced 2% reduction in Motor Vehicle Tax and exemptions on registration fees for new electric vehicles in its recently released budget document for the 2024-25 session. State Government reviewed their commitment in last year’s budget, “The Apun Bahan scheme has been launched, providing male employees a 2% interest subsidy for diesel/petrol vehicles and […] Read more
