SJVN Issues Tender For 15 MW Floating Solar Plant in Himachal Pradesh Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy SJVN Green Energy issues tender / invites online bids for a 15MW floating solar PV power plant at Nangal Pond, Near Village Neilla, District Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. The Solar Modules to be used for this project shall be sourced only from the Model and Manufactures included in the latest “Approved List of Models and Manufactures […] Read more
Himachal Group Opposes World Bank Consultation Over Hydropower Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy A motley group of dam affected people and other activists in Himachal Pradesh have shot off a letter to the World Bank and Directorate of Energy, HP, on July 6 protesting against the hydropower projects in the state. They also boycotted the scheduled ‘Stakeholder Consultation’ for the proposed $200 million ‘Himachal Pradesh Power Sector Development Programme’. […] Read more
GE Commissions 180-MW Bajoli Holi Hydro Project In Himachal’s Chamba Region Updated On Wed, Jul 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy The 180-MW Bajoli Holi Project, consisting of three units of 60 MW each, in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh has been commissioned by GE Renewable Energy‘s Hydropower business 7 years after bagging the contract in March 2015. the project was commissioned on behalf of GMR Energy, the operator for the project. Connected to the grid […] Read more
Solar power systems installed in Shimla helped save ₹1.85 cr: HP min Updated On Fri, Apr 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Himachal Pradesh urban development minister Suresh Bhardwaj said on Thursday that solar power systems installed in  66 government buildings in Shimla had saved electricity worth Rs 1.85 crore. He said the Smart City mission had given the state a successful model of solar energy. In a press statement issued in Shimla, the minister mentioned, “First, the […] Read more
Himachal Government Hikes State Subsidy to Rs 6,000/kW for Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Apr 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy The state government of Himachal Pradesh has proposed to increase the subsidy for grid connected rooftop solar power installations in the state. The move is aimed to encourage the domestic players and households to adopt and install solar power systems. HIMURJA said that the subsidy will be increased from Rs 4,000 for every kilowatt to […] Read more
SJVN to Build 400 MW Solar Park in Himachal’s Kinnaur region Updated On Thu, Mar 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy The state government of Himachal Pradesh is planning to set up a solar power park in Kinnaur district in a quest to expand the renewables share in the energy basket further. The State MPP and Power Minister Sukhram Chaudhary has informed that a proposal to seek consent has been sent to the Central government. The […] Read more
Himachal Pradesh Aims To Be First State To Use Only Green, Renewable Energy In India Updated On Mon, Mar 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Himachal Pradesh will make efforts to ensure that 100 per cent of its energy requirement is met through renewable and green energy – this is the key takeaway of the Budget speech by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on March 4. As of today, Himachal Pradesh consumes about 12000 million units of power every year. […] Read more
SJVN to Develop 400 MW Solar Park in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur Updated On Mon, Feb 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) has been allotted the development of 400 MW Solar Park in Upper Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has accorded in-principle approval for the development of this solar park under Mode-8 or Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Parks of its Solar Park Scheme. SJVN’s Chairman & […] Read more
Himachal Pradesh to Add 10GW RE Capacity by 2030: New Energy Policy Updated On Mon, Jan 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy With the approval of new energy policy by state cabinet on Friday, Himachal Pradesh has set the target of producing 10,000 MW additional green energy. Various provisions have also been made in the new energy policy to achieve the target of harnessing and commissioning 10,000 MW of hydro energy by 2030 to have an operational […] Read more
