3,595 Power Consumers In India Get Approval For Green Energy Open Access Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh, in his latest response before the Lok Sabha, said that as per government records, the Indian government approved the applications of 3,595 power consumers, allowing them to avail of green energy open access. The Ministry of Power in 2022 approved the Green Energy Open Access Rules, […] Read more
Electricity Demand In India Increased 79% In Last 9 Years: RK Singh Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister RK Singh claimed that the electricity demand in India rose almost 79 percent in the last nine years. He shared the latest data before the Lok Sabha in his written response to a question. He said the electricity demand rose from 1,35,918 MW in 2013–14 to 2,43,271 MW in September 2023. He also […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Systems in Contract with NTPC for 152 MWp Domestic Content Requirement PV Modules Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has signed a contract to supply 152 MWp DCR (Domestic Content Requirement) solar PV modules for NTPC Limited (NTPC’s) Nokh Solar PV Project in Rajasthan. The project holds a significant order value of approximately INR 418 crore. NTPC […] Read more
PM KUSUM: Ambitions Continue to Overpower Ground Work in 2023 Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power R.K. Singh has informed that 2.73 lakh standalone solar pumps have been installed under PM-KUSUM as on October 31, 2023. Not surprisingly, Component A has barely seen installations, with Component C being disappointing. Component B has fared better relatively. Component A Installations Fail to Impress […] Read more
UP Identifies 195 Acres Of Land To Setup Solar Plants Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest notification, the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) listed a total identified land of up to 195 acres under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The department said that this land parcel, owned by the government’s farmers in some places, could be diverted for setting up grid-connected solar power plants under the […] Read more
Ministry of Heavy Industries Greenlights 7,432 EV Charging Stations Across India Updated On Mon, Dec 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a major announcement that is set to transform the EV (electric vehicle) charging landscape of the country, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has given its nod for 7,432 EV charging stations. The charging stations will be set up by three Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). The announcement comes under the second phase of the FAME […] Read more
Gujarat Received Highest Central Aid Under Rooftop Solar Scheme: RK Singh Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) RK Singh furnished state-wise data of disbursement of Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to different Indian states under the Rooftop Solar Scheme-II. The written statement furnished by the minister claimed that Gujarat remained the highest beneficiary under the scheme by procuring the highest funds under the scheme to […] Read more
EU Commission Proposed Extension On Sale EV and Batteries In UK Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Union (EU), recently proposed to the European Council a one-off extension on electric vehicles (EV) and batteries – until 31 December 2026. This proposal falls under the current rules of origin for electric vehicles and batteries under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). The Trade and Cooperation Agreement established the rules governing […] Read more
India Registered 62 EV Manufacturers Under FAME-II, Parliament Told Updated On Thu, Dec 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Minister of State for Heavy Industries (MHI), Krishan Pal Gurjar, in a written reply in Parliament stated that, under FAME-II, subsidies of Rs. 5,228.00 crore were disbursed for the increased deployment of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in India. He also told the Lower House that under the scheme, a total of 11,53,079 EVs were sold […] Read more