Stalemate Over EV Charging Stations Finally Sees Action in Chandigarh Updated On Tue, Oct 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy The three-month long conflict between Chandigarh administration and the municipal corporation (MC) has finally been settled after a committee formed by the MC gave its nod to multiple sites for the establishment of 44 electric vehicle charging stations in 32 parking lots. Now, 177 charging ports across the said EV charging stations will be set […] Read more
Chandigarh Admin Pegs BOT Model for Installation of Free of Cost Rooftop Solar at 22.5 Years Updated On Fri, Sep 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy In a recent development for rooftop solar plants across the city of Chandigarh, the city administration has given its nod to the CREST (Chandigarh Renewable Energy Science and Technology Promotion Society) to peg the build, operate and transfer (BOT) model for twenty two and a half years in the city. The idea for the installation […] Read more
CREST (Chandigarh) Invites Applications for Free Rooftop Solar Power Unit Updated On Mon, Mar 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The CEO of Chandigarh Renewable Energy, Science & Technology Promotion Society (CREST) Debendra Dalai has said applications are invited for free rooftop solar power unit. The last date is March 31. Rooftop solar power units that are free of cost will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Online forms can be accessed […] Read more
In a First for City, Chandigarh to Welcome Three Solar Plants with Robotic Cleaning Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Operated by the Municipal Corporation, three material recovery facility (MRF) centres are set to welcome rooftop solar energy power plants. These plants will boast of robotic cleaning equipment. This is a first such initiative for the city. The project, worth Rs 6.69 cr has received the green signal from Chandigarh Renewal Energy and Science and […] Read more
As More States Define EV Policies, Consistency and Relevance Key To Impact-Climate Trends Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Enabling policies both at national and state level have made the environment conducive for e-mobility in India. The figures speak for themselves. Of the 36 states and Union Territories in the country, 26 have released EV policies over the last 5 years, with 16 of them being released between 2020 and 2022. A study by […] Read more
Dept of Science & Technology, Chandigarh Issues Tender for 4000kwp Canal Top Power Plant Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Department of Science and Technology has issued a tender for the design, manufacture, supply, erection, testing and commissioning including warranty operation and maintenance for 10 years for a 4000kwp canal top solar photovoltaic power plant. The plant will be set up in Chandigarh. The bid submission start date is 21-02-2023 at 6:00 PM. The […] Read more
Largest Floating Solar of North India Worth 2 MWp Capacity Inaugurated in Chandigarh Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy North India’s largest floating solar power plant of 2MWp capacity has been unveiled at Chandigarh. The floating solar facility was inaugurated by the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Banwari Lal Purohit. The official statement of the UT held that the plant was commissioned by Chandigarh Renewal Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society […] Read more
Chandigarh Judged Best for Solar Power Installations Among UTs Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Chandigarh has been judged best among the Union Territories with regards to solar power installation in an award function organised under the aegis of Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States (AREAS). Chandigarh was also awarded the solar installations it had made in the 8th Foundation Day of AREAS celebrated in Cochin, Kerala. AREAS was […] Read more
Free of Cost Rooftop Solar to Come Up in Chandigarh Updated On Mon, Apr 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy Chandigarh is a step away from becoming the first city in the country that will have private players installing rooftop solar systems on private households for free of cost. Under the new business model, the private firms will be responsible for developing, installing, financing and operating the solar rooftop systems in the city. Or the […] Read more
