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
Tender Issued for 50 MW Off-Grid Solar Plants in Meghalaya Updated On Thu, Nov 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy MePDCL has issued a tender for the installation of aggregated 50 MWp off-grid Solar Power Plants in different locations in the state of Meghalaya. The Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL) has proposed the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operation & maintenance in RESCO Model of an aggregate of 50 MWp off-Grid solar SPV power […] Read more
MePCDL issues EoI Tender for 10MW Solar Plant in Meghalaya Updated On Thu, Nov 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy MePDCL has issued an EoI for the installation of Decentralized Grid Connected Ground/ Stilt Mounted Solar Based Power Plants in Meghalaya Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL) has issued an expression of interest (EoI) in the installation of Decentralized Grid Connected Ground/ Stilt Mounted Solar Based Power Plants of capacity 500 KW to 2 MW […] Read more
ADB Grants $132.8 Mn Loan to Modernise Power Distribution Network in Meghalaya Updated On Wed, Nov 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 132.8 million loan to improve power quality and upgrade the power distribution network in Meghalaya. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 132.8 million loan to improve power quality and upgrade the power distribution network in India’s northeastern state of Meghalaya. The project will construct 23 substations; renovate […] Read more
Okaya Bags EV Charger Deal From PGCIL in Meghalaya Updated On Mon, Jul 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Okaya has bagged a contract from PGCIL for over 55 Multi-Standard EV charger (100 kW) and 15 kW DC fast chargers in Shillong, Meghalaya. Okaya, a flagship company of Okaya Power Group has announced that it has bagged a major contract from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), a Maharatna PSU of Government of […] Read more
Meghalaya eyeing renewable energy to meet the growing demand for electricity in the state Updated On Wed, Mar 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Meghalaya can generate about 3,669 MW from various renewable energy sources and about 3,000 MW from solar energy. Power-starved Meghalaya is now eyeing renewable energy to meet the growing demand for electricity in the state, Power Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar has said. “The main concern facing the state today is power deficit which has greatly affected Meghalaya’s economy and the […] Read more
