Except Two, All Union Territories and Goa Fail to Meet RPO Targets FY21, Shows JERC’s Analysis Updated On Thu, Jul 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Except Chandigarh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, all other union territories and Goa have failed to achieve their solar renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets, shows the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC)’s analysis of RPO targets for 2020-21 based on the data received from the regions under its jurisdiction. The full analysis can be accessed here. […] Read more
Chandigarh Extends Deadline for Installation of Solar Plants by 3 Months Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Chandigarh administration has extended the deadline for installation of solar rooftop plants on residential homes in the Union Territory by three months The Chandigarh administration has extended the deadline for installation of solar rooftop plants on residential homes in the Union Territory by three months. This is now the third time that the UT […] Read more
Power Tariff Set For EV Charging Stations in Chandigarh Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy In its first move, the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) has fixed tariff plan for electric vehicle charging stations in Chandigarh. Boosting the business side of adopting electric vehicles at various commercial and residential complexes, JERC has fixed a tariff plan for EV charging stations in Chandigarh. In its latest order, the regulatory commission has […] Read more
An Innovative Plan to Drive Higher Solar Rooftop in Chandigarh takes Shape Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy CREST, or the Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society, a society under the department of science and technology, Chandigarh Administration, has come up with a model to drive higher solar use. Expanding the RESCO model to residential houses. The planned move by CREST is really interesting because it tries to tackle one of the […] Read more
Chandigarh Administration Seeks Power Usage Details With Plans to Go Solar Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Chandigarh Administration has asked different departments in the Union Territory with their own buildings to provide details of their power consumption to the UT, as it plans to install rooftop solar power systems on government buildings. The Chandigarh Administration has asked different departments in the Union Territory with their own buildings to provide details of their power […] Read more
BHEL to Set Up EV Charging Points on Delhi-Chandigarh Highway Updated On Thu, Jan 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy India is pushing for greater use of electric vehicles to reduce vehicular pollution and cut dependence on oil imports. State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has announced that it will set up a network of solar-based electric vehicle chargers (SEVC) on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway. “The establishment of EV chargers at regular intervals over the entire […] Read more
Chandigarh’s 15 MW solar project delayed Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Chandigarh Renewal Energy, Science and Technology Promotion Society (Crest) was planning to set up 15 MW solar plant. Chandigarh’s biggest solar plant project in Sector 39 for 15 MW capacity has been delayed because of the upgradation work being carried out. The Chandigarh Renewal Energy, Science and Technology Promotion Society (Crest) was planning to […] Read more
Chandigarh Struggles to Meet India’s Solar Target Updated On Tue, Sep 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy It is mandatory for Chandigarh to install 1 KW and 2 KW solar power systems on buildings measuring 500-999 square yards and 1000-2999 square yards respectively. Chandigarh’s Chandigarh Renewable Energy, Science and Technology Promotion Society (CREST) have been unable to meet the solar power installation target set by the Union Government till date. As per […] Read more
EESL Inks Pact with Department of Posts to Distribute Energy Efficient Appliances Updated On Thu, Jul 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The pact was signed in Chandigarh GPO with an aim to distribute UJALA appliances from all the 770 post offices in a phased manner. Initially, these appliances will be available in 150 post offices in the circle and will gradually extend to all post offices in Punjab and UT. The Energy Efficiency Services (EESL), a […] Read more
