J&K: 100 Tribal Villages to Achieve Self-Sufficiency with RE Updated On Mon, Aug 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to push renewable energy in the rural parts of Jammu and Kashmir, the state government has decided to provide 100% green energy to 100 tribal villages. The local administration recently held a meeting in this regard to identify these 100 tribal villages in the region. The initiative is a part of the […] Read more
Solar Minigrids In UP Set To Expand, Opine Experts Updated On Fri, Jul 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Leading solar energy companies from Uttar Pradesh claimed that distributed renewable energy (DRE) sources like solar mini grids are set to expand its reach in rural UP and other areas in the coming days. Several mini grid companies operating in UP and industry experts put forth their opinions before a large audience in the recently […] Read more
Paraguay Joins International Solar Alliance As 100th Full Member Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Republic of Paraguay officially became the 100th full member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The ambassador of Paraguay, Fleming Raul Duarte, handed over the instrument of ratification during a meeting with Abhishek Singh, Joint Secretary (ED & MER) and Head of Depository, in New Delhi. Launched on 30 November 2015 by Prime Minister […] Read more
Cabinet Approves Viability Gap Funding For Offshore Wind Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects. The total outlay of the scheme stood at Rs 7,453 crore. The fund included an outlay of Rs 6,853 crore for the installation and commissioning of 1 GW of offshore wind energy […] Read more
Despite National Portal Glitches, India Adds 450 MW RTS Capacity In May Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Notwithstanding the technical glitches in the PM Surya Ghar portal, India added a 450 MW of new rooftop solar capacities in the month of May, 2024. This data was revealed from the latest renewable capacity data of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). As per the latest data from the MNRE, India’s total […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar Enters Mission Mode As MNRE Sets Up Directorate Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now issued a notification to set up a Mission Directorate to expedite the growth of rooftop solar in the country. This comes months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the ambitious PM Surya Ghar scheme this year to pave the way for the installation of residential […] Read more
Saft Uses Nickel Technology In Backup Batteries For J&K Rail Tunnels Updated On Tue, May 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, delivered backup batteries for critical safety systems in tunnels along a new stretch of the Udhampur-Srinagar- Baramula Rail Link (USBRL). This battery is used between Banihal and Sangaldan towns in the Kashmir valley. Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the new section of the USBRL in February 2024, laying importance on […] Read more
Pahal Solar Introduces 570W TOPCon DCR Modules Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based solar module manufacturer Pahal Solar has now introduced its 570-watt TOPCon solar modules. The company said that these modules comply with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE’s) Domestic Content Requirement (DCR). It also said that they have been specially launched to cater to the rising demand for high efficient solar modules for […] Read more
MNRE Goes Back To the Past To Declare All Rooftop Solar As PM Surya Ghar Achievements Updated On Mon, May 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest documents from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) make for some starling reading for the solar sector. The MNRE in its latest physical achievements report (upto April 2024) claimed that India’s total installed capacity under PM Surya Ghar scheme touched 12 GW. This is barely a few months since the launch […] Read more
