45% Of Households Benefit From CFA Under PM Surya Ghar: MNRE Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has shared details of the households that benefitted through the installation of rooftop solar plants. When asked about the number of rooftop solar installations done under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) till now, the minister stated, “ Under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids For Solar Projects At Five Locations In RESCO Mode Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy SECI recently released a tender to select solar power developers to build 1750 kW Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV Projects under RESCO mode. It has sought bids up till 28th February 2025. The project would be located across five locations, Meghalaya, Chandigarh, Bhilai, New Delhi, and Guwahati. The tender mentioned the location and the project below: […] Read more
22 States Issued Green Open Access Regulations, Parliament Told Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) Rule, 2022, aimed at ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and green energy for all, was notified on June 6, 2022. The GEOA has now expanded its footprint across 22 states, according to recent data shared by the Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, […] Read more
Meghalaya Govt Unveils Policy To Boost Solar, Wind Energy Capacity Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Meghalaya government recently released its policy to execute and expand solar power generation in the state, aiming to increase its solar power capacity from the current 4.28 MW (Till Nov. 2024). The latest policy released by the state allows short-term power purchases on behalf of the State Distribution Utility, entering into Power Purchase Agreements […] Read more
Green Tariffs, Budget Crucial For RE Growth in Rajasthan, Gujarat: Report Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), in a briefing note, recommended a multifaceted approach to accelerate the renewable energy transition in two renewable-rich states namely, Gujarat and Rajasthan. This involves implementing strategic measures to enhance financial resources, improve market dynamics, and support effective governance. The note recommends the use of integrated green […] Read more
Budget For Transmission Project To Boost Power In Northeast: Minister Updated On Wed, Feb 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy and Power (MNRE) recently informed the parliament in a written reply about the growth in the implementation of projects under the Ministry of Power (MoP) for strengthening the Intra-State Transmission System as well as the distribution system in Northeastern States and Sikkim. The minister said, “Northeastern […] Read more
A 100 kW Solar Installation In Bihar Can Save Rs 2.7cr: CEEW Report Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The report by the Council on Energy, Environment and water (CEEW) titled, ‘Community Solar for Advancing Power Sector Reforms and the Net-Zero Goals’, highlights the usage of rooftop solar in eastern Indian states of Bihar and Meghalaya and its corresponding benefits in terms of savings. The study uses a framework to evaluate the impact of […] Read more
Sterlite Power Acquires Nangalbibra-Bongaigaon ISTS Project from PFC Updated On Tue, Dec 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy New Delhi-based Sterlite Power Transmission Limited has announced the acquisition of Nangalbibra ─ Bongaigaon Transmission Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), from PFC Consulting Limited. Through this SPV, the company will execute the inter-state transmission system (ISTS) project that it won through tariff-based competitive bidding in October 2021. The project involves setting up of ~300 […] Read more
Meghalaya to Empanel Developers for Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Thu, May 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Meghalaya has issued an EOI for the empanelment of developers for setting up renewable energy projects under different models in the state. The Power Department of the Government of Meghalaya has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the empanelment of firms/ developers for setting up renewable energy projects including hydro, solar, wind, and biomass […] Read more
