Maharashtra Leads In Providing Incentive Under The Rooftop Solar Program In 2023 Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power (MNRE) informed the parliament in a written reply to the renewable energy capacity in the country has increased by about 2.35 times in the last decade. Among other details, the minister gives a state-wise detail of subsidies provided under various schemes to encourage new and […] Read more
Haryana Offers 75% Subsidy Support Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Mon, Jul 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HREDA) has now issued notification seeking applications from farmers for solar irrigation pump connections under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM). The notification asked the eligible farmers to apply up to July 12, 2023. Under the scheme, the Haryana government is offering a 45 percent subsidy from the state […] Read more
Two-Wheeler EV Sales Dip As Govt Slashes FAME-II Subsidy Updated On Mon, Jul 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The slashing of subsidies for electric two-wheelers by the Ministry of Heavy Industries last month has now shown results in its sales in the market. The ministry gives subsidies under the Faster Adoption of Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME)-II scheme. This hand-holding support from the government apparently helped many consumers to shun polluting vehicles and […] Read more
Transmission Gets Stronger Push with Approval of Green Power Transmission Line in Bundelkhand Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Towards the establishment of a Green Energy Corridor in Bundelkhand, the Cabinet has given its nod to a project on the laying of power transmission lines. These will be more than 2,000 km. The clearance has also been issued for close to 20 substations towards solar power evacuation from power plants under development in various […] Read more
CESL Study On E-Buses Claims Cost Savings Vs CNG, Diesel Buses, Even Without Subsidy Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Government-owned entity Convergence Energy Services Ltd CESL, which recently launched India’s largest e-bus tender, has shared a case study on the results of the bidding. This case study, which is based on a thorough market research conducted by CESL, WRI India, the World Bank, and others, highlights the key features of The Grand Challenge, which […] Read more
Delhi To Seek 6000 MW From Renewable Sources by 2025-26 Updated On Fri, Feb 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Delhi Government has set sights on augmenting power generation from renewable sources by 6000 MW in the span of the next three years, Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia has announced. This will be achieved through a slew of initiatives. He added that the city’s electricity demand is on the rise and the […] Read more
4000 Homes with Solar Panels & EV Parking To Be Up For Grabs in Maharashtra Soon Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Homeowners have finally begun to recognise the benefits that solar offers. With around 40% subsidy on offer by the Government, residential solar rooftop is easy on the pocket. There is 20% subsidy for group housing societies and RWAs. Additionally, there is payback of as low as four years on investment. This awareness is complemented by […] Read more
UP Govt’s Ambitious Plan to Power Textile Industry with Solar Energy Updated On Fri, Dec 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh Government has approved a scheme under which the handloom sector will be powered with solar energy. The scheme, to be executed in a phased manner, will impact millions of families dependent on the handloom sector for a living. As per the scheme, weavers belonging to the general category will get 50 per […] Read more
Free Solar Power Plant for 800 Houses in Kerala by KSEB Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an announcement that might set a precedent for other Indian states to follow, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will install rooftop solar power plants for 800 homes in Kerala. The breakup of this number will compose of 500 homes for the homeless as per the Life Mission Scheme. The remaining 300 will be […] Read more
