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
Bihar Launches Electric Vehicle Policy, Aims 15% Electrification By 2028 Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Bihar Cabinet has now approved the latest Electric Vehicle Policy, aimed at boosting the growth of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the state. This comes after several rounds of discussions of the provisions of the EV Policy. After getting the approval from the state cabinet, the dealers and consumers of electric vehicles in the state […] Read more
Charge Zone & MG Motor Partner to Boost EV Charging Network Across India Updated On Wed, Nov 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Automotive firm MG Motor India has joined hands with Charge Zone aiming at the expansion of EV charging network across India. Under the partnership forged by the two firms to set up EV charging network, Charge Zone and MG Motor will set up charging stations across prime locations on highways, cities as well as MG […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Exempts 50% Of Rooftop Solar Network Charges For MSMEs Updated On Wed, Nov 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC), in its latest order, approved the directive of the state government to waive off 50 percent of the network charges for rooftop solar consumers in the MSME sector. Earlier, the government on November 11 had announced the move during the State Assembly session. The government, in its order, had […] Read more
