India

Rajasthan’s Cumulative Power Generation Crosses 10 GW

Rajasthan’s Minister of State for Energy (Independent Charge) Hiralal Nagar said that the state’s cumulative power generation has crossed 10 GW. The minister shared the data while speaking before the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. The minister said that this capacity came through all possible sources of fuels. He also said that the peak hour demand for […]

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99.51 L Smart Meters Installed Under RDSS: Power Minister

The Minister of State (MoS) For Power Shripad Naik claimed that 99.51 lakh smart meters have been installed in the country under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). The scheme aims to augment the capacity of the power distribution companies in the country and reduce their losses. The minister, while sharing a written reply before […]

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Macwin Solar Aims To Start New TOPCon Module Production From April

Gujarat-based solar company Macwin Solar has now planned to start the production of TOPCon-based solar modules from April of this year, the top management of the company told Saur Energy. In an interaction with Saur Energy, Parth Budheliya, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the firm, said that the company plans to carve out its own […]

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Madhya Pradesh Issues PHS Policy To Add 12 GW Of 4-Hour ESS

Madhya Pradesh requires 29,956 MW of solar and 5,293 MW of wind capacity by 2034-35 to meet its energy demand. Under the CEA’s resource adequacy plan for Madhya Pradesh, it projects a 5.36% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in energy capacity from 2024-25 to 2034-35 to meet state power needs. Madhya Pradesh’s recent scheme for […]

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CERC Proposes New Changes In GNA Rules To Boost RE

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has now issued a new draft regulation on General Network Access (GNA). With this proposed fourth amendment in the regulations, the regulatory body has planned to enhance grid stability and boost renewable energy. The central agency has now proposed imposing a new regulation for entities with restricted access. It […]

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Green Stocks March 10: Monday Blues For Green Stocks

After the somewhat hesitant recovery of sorts we saw in some stocks last week, it was back to the slide again, as green energy stocks followed market directions to a T. From Gensol, (Down 5%)to KPI Green (Down over 4%) to Premier Energies and Waaree Energies, all suffered significant losses as the market mood remained […]

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CleanMax, Osaka Gas Sign Pact For Accelerating Energy Transition

Renewable energy company CleanMax and Osaka Gas Group have signed an agreement to accelerate India’s green energy transition. CleanMax is Asia’s renewable energy provider having expertise in the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) sector. It is a Brookfield-backed company. The firm has now announced a long-term strategic joint venture with Osaka Gas Co. Ltd., a prominent […]

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Juniper Green’s Solar Project To Supply Power To Bhutan

Juniper Green Energy today announced the successful commissioning of its 100 MW solar project. The project is set to supply cross-border electricity to Bhutan. This achievement marks the company’s first merchant plant, the company said. The project facilitates an important cross-border power agreement, aiming to provide 50% of the power generated to Bhutan during the […]

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Herbicide Use in Solar Parks Poses New Ecological Risks

By-Gowthami Subramaniam When a 40-acre solar park came up in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur district last year, residents of a colony bordering the solar park, were unaware of the potential consequences. Now, they are increasingly troubled by the strong smell and possible health risks of herbicides that the park is using for weed control. “We smell […]

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