KUSUM Scheme – harnessing solar power for rural India Updated On Thu, Mar 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar water pumps to be installed in remote areas for irrigation needs Farmers can get extra income by selling surplus solar power to DISCOMs The Government of India is in the process of formulating a Scheme ‘Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM)’ which, inter alia, provides for: (i) installation of grid-connected solar power plants […] Read more
Cabinet to Vet Rs 48,000 Crore KUSUM Scheme for Solar Power by March Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy KUSUM will also improve the present scheme for rooftop solar systems. The government is enlarging the scope of the existing scheme and its mechanism, he said adding that the government is thinking of beginning KUSUM with 7.5 lakh solar pumps. In a significant development, the Rs 48,000-crore KUSUM scheme to promote the use […] Read more
Experts from 50 countries to converge at the 4th Edition of India Smart Grid Week to discuss emerging transformation of the India’s energy sector Updated On Mon, Feb 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy Along with over 180 international members comprising of Ministries, Utilities, Technology providers, Academia and Research, ISGF has evolved as a Think-Tank of global repute on Smart Grids and Smart Cities The upcoming 4th Edition of India Smart Grid Week is all set to kick start the five-day long event with veterans from across the globe. […] Read more
Budget 2018-19: Renewable Energy Industry Largely ‘Unhappy’ Updated On Fri, Feb 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Overall, the Union Budget 2018 is average but still, the government can focus to solve problems faced by industry players in the current year so that India can fulfill its green energy ambitious goals on time. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley rolled out its much-anticipated Union Budget 2018-19 in parliament on 1 February 2018. With national polls […] Read more
Vikram Solar Slams Arun Jaitley’s Budget 2018 for Solar Sector Updated On Fri, Feb 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The budget 2018 is not very encouraging for the renewable and solar energy sector. The government has missed out on a major opportunity to take a lead towards combating climate change. The government has proposed to take out the import obligation on parts that make up sun powered boards. In his last full budget 2018 […] Read more
Mumbai’s Housing Society Goes Solar Cuts Electricity Bill By 83% Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar grid cost Kurla residents Rs14 lakh, but they expect to recover the expenses over the next four-and-half years, said members of Green Power Projects Pvt Ltd that installed the project. Mumbai’s housing society in Kural has switched to solar power to cut their electricity bill by 83 percent. The housing society including Twin […] Read more
New Solar Pump Sets to Farmers in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Mon, Jan 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy Notwithstanding energy proficient pump sets, the legislature is likewise mulling over giving new solar direct set associations with ranchers wherever groundwater table is inside a profundity of 75 meters. In yet another rancher inviting activity, the state government has chosen to supplant 15 lakh out of date and low-quality agriculture pump sets with energy efficient […] Read more
Haryana CM to Implement Solar-Based Micro Irrigation Schemes in All Districts Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The committee would work out a comprehensive strategy for the implementation of solar-based micro irrigation system in all districts of the state and submit a report in this regard. Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar has directed the irrigation department to implement the integrated solar-based micro irrigation scheme in all districts of the state. He formulated […] Read more
INDIA Marches Ahead Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy As 2017 comes to an end, it is worth taking a holistic look at the Indian solar market to analyze key trends, challenges and outlook. By many accounts, the Indian solar power industry is on a roll. According to a report released by consulting firm Bridge to India, India is expected to reach an installed […] Read more
