Year-End Review – Ministry of Power Updated On Mon, Dec 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy In view of the growing need of the Indian Economy, Government of India has embarked upon a massive programme to provide 24×7 power across the country by 2019. After the completion of half of its term, the Government has achieved many important milestones in the Power sector. Special focus has also been given to North East by giving […] Read more
Piyush Goyal to release 3 reports today at ‘Empowering the Grid to meet Future Challenges’ Updated On Wed, Dec 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) is organizing an event ‘Empowering the Grid to meet Future Challenges’ in National Capital where the Renewable Energy Minister, Piyush Goyal is expected to release three reports. The three reports include ‘Renewable Energy Integration: Transmission, an Enabler’ and ‘Green Energy Corridors – II’ and ‘Electricity Demand Pattern Analysis’. […] Read more
Ministry of Power and USAID launches portal to promote Net Zero Energy Buildings Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of Power with United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched country’s first integrated web portal (www.nzeb.in) to promote and mainstream Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB). The portal offers complete information about Net Zero Energy Buildings – that generate as much energy as they use – as well as how to achieve near-zero […] Read more
What is International Solar Alliance (ISA) – Things You Should Know! Updated On Mon, Feb 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy When the whole world is undergoing an energy crisis moment – The world leaders and political heads have come together to mark the most abundant form of energy ‘solar’ and technologically empower to feed the sphere with ‘Green Energy.’ The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is one of its kind historic pact among solar resource wealthy […] Read more
Govt Owned Firms Install Just 1,632 MW of RE Capacity In India As On April ’23 Updated On Fri, May 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy The National Power Portal has released its latest report for the renewable capacity that India installed at the close of April 2023. The cumulative installed capacity stood at 125692 MW as on April 30, 2023. Not surprisingly, of this, solar power claims a large chunk of 67077.88 MW, while wind stands at 42868.08 MW. Notably, […] Read more
The Triple Challenge Dragging Down Solar In India Updated On Fri, Aug 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy On August 21, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the premier national body tasked with laying down the roadmap to power for all citizens, and the policy interventions to get there, released a report on India’s solar and wind sector. Titled simply as “ Report of Under Construction Renewable Energy Projects”, the bland title laid bare […] Read more
Govt Picks 15 States, NTPC To Offer VGF Support For BESS Updated On Tue, Jun 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has approved a ₹5,400 crore ($650 million) viability gap funding (VGF) scheme aimed at accelerating the deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across the country, according to a latest notification issued by the Ministry of Power. Funded through the Power System Development Fund (PSDF), the scheme will support the development […] Read more
2030 Target No Longer Bold Enough, Look Beyond 500 GW Updated On Fri, May 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s pledge to install 500 GW of non-fossil energy by 2030 was hailed as bold and transformational when announced at COP26 in 2021. However, this target is no longer sufficiently ambitious compared to what the country has potential to achieve, thanks to the overall evolution of the energy landscape through the last few years. For […] Read more
India Adds 1,167 Training Centers & 926 ITIs/NSTIs For RE Skilling Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest data shared by the Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Yesso Naik revealed that 1,167 training centers/institutes and approximately 926 ITIs/NSTIs are currently operational, along with centers affiliated with the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), to facilitate renewable energy skilling and training. Out of these, 903 ITIs/NSTIs […] Read more
