Assam Targets 1.9 GW Rooftop Solar by 2030, Up From 60 MW Now Updated On Mon, Jun 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Assam, one of India’s most climate-vulnerable states, is showing intent to scale rooftop solar (RTS) energy, but still faces hurdles in tapping its full potential. According to officials, the state currently generates only 60 MW of RTS power, against a technical potential estimated between 7,321 MW and 13,428 MW. Speaking at an official briefing on […] Read more
Senior Programme Associate (Outreach & Engagement) Updated On Thu, Jan 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The engagement lead will be responsible for the complete set of activities for engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including the government, industry, civil society organisations and other relevant expert groups. This would entail designing, liaisoning /organizing high-level one-on-one meetings, roundtables, workshops, conferences/major meetings. In addition, she/he will also be required to support the […] Read more
Senior Programme Associate –Energy, Industry, Climate and Air Pollution Updated On Thu, Jan 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Senior Programme Associate will be responsible for the execution of research and engagement outputs pertaining to the various programmes of iFOREST. This would entail conducting impactful research and supporting multi-stakeholder engagement, to enable the growth of programmes. Specific tasks to be undertaken by the senior programme associate would include: The Senior Programme Associate will […] Read more
Can New Wind Energy Projects Transform Odisha’s RE Portfolio? Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Odisha, traditionally considered one of India’s less developed states in renewable energy, is now poised to emerge as a key player in wind energy. Despite currently having no wind energy capacity, the coastal state is attracting interest from wind energy companies, signaling a shift in its renewable energy landscape. At present, wind energy is concentrated […] Read more
India’s Coal Sector Need Rs. 3,29,651 Cr Investment For Green Makeover: iForest Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Internationally, countries like the United Kingdom (UK) have recently shut down their last coal power plant. India, despite being the third largest emitter globally, simply cannot follow suit, even as it has established its first committee to develop a just transition framework. This framework aims to prepare guidelines for the government to transition away from […] Read more
iFOREST Report Sees Potential For More Ambitious Renewable Targets In Assam Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy iFOREST a research-based organization, in a recent report on enabling renewable energy in Assam recognized the steps taken by the Assam government to increase renewable energy (RE) penetration. It considered the states progress since the announcement of the Assam Renewable Energy Policy 2022 (AREP 2022) in November 2022. iFOREST’s research indicates the need for accelerated […] Read more
Trillion Dollars Needed For Green Repowering Of Thermal Plants: iFOREST Report Updated On Tue, Jan 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST) estimates that India would require more than a trillion dollars in the next 30 years to systematically phase down operations of the existing coal mines and Thermal Power Plants (TPPs) by 2050. The report talked about Just Transition, its financial requirements, and a […] Read more
Waiting To Take Off-The PM-KUSUM Story Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Satveer Singh is a 51-year-old wheat farmer based at Mohanpura village in the Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan. Around a year ago, he enrolled online with the state government under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme. As a result, the solar developers installed a seven-Horse Power (HP) solar irrigation pump […] Read more
Odisha State Budget Provisions Rs 50 Crore to Build Transmission Infra for RE Updated On Sun, Feb 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy In the recently presented state Budget in the assembly, the Odisha Government has set out Rs 50 crore for the development of a green energy evacuation corridor. The Budget was presented by Odisha Finance Minister, Niranjan Pujari and in the amount is allocated for the corridor in which renewable energy projects will be built to […] Read more
