Can Make In India Hurt? DCR Shortages Offer An Unhappy Picture Updated On Fri, Apr 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy One of the biggest success stories of the Modi government has been the capacity additions in renewable energy, particularly solar energy. From less than 3 GW in 2014, solar capacity today is over 107 GW. Similarly, solar manufacturing capacity has grown from small, sub-GW levels to over 80 GW in Modules, and 25 GW in […] Read more
Assam Discom Issues EoI For 357 MW Project Under PM-KUSUM Comp-A Updated On Thu, Apr 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd (APDCL), has floated a tender to develop 357 MW of solar capacity under Component-A of the PM-KUSUM scheme. Bids will be accepted until May 8, 2025. The Assam Discom’s latest tender for 357 MW solar project under PM KUSUM will be spread across 272 locations, ranging from Nagaon ESD-II in […] Read more
Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates Solar PV Testing Facility At NISE Updated On Wed, Apr 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has inaugurated the PV Module Testing and Calibration Lab at the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Gwal Pahari, Bandhwari, Haryana. Speaking at the occasion, the Minister stated that the new lab will set global benchmarks in solar R&D, testing, training, and policy support while marking […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: Crompton Secures ₹10.6 Cr Solar Pump Order Updated On Mon, Apr 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has secured a Letter of Award (LOA) from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) for a project valued at over ₹10.60 crore. While Crompton is already operational in Haryana, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra, it is now gearing up to kick off work in Madhya Pradesh and is further prepared to expand across […] Read more
Advait Energy Bags PGVCL’s Power Supply Contracts In Gujarat Updated On Wed, Apr 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy Advait Energy Transitions Ltd (formerly Advait Infratech Ltd) has secured contracts from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (PGVCL) for two power supply projects under its System Improvement Scheme, the company said. The company emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for the projects, which involved the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 11 kV medium-voltage covered […] Read more
Nagaland Govt Allocates Rs. 10 crore For Solar Mission Updated On Mon, Apr 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has now launched the Nagaland Solar Mission, a state-level initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of residential rooftop solar power systems. The programme is aligned with the central government’s PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and seeks to make clean energy more accessible and affordable for households across the state. […] Read more
India’s Rooftop Solar Picks Pace, Capacity Touches 17 GW Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest data released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) claimed that India’s rooftop solar capacity is now touched 17 GW, hinting at an expeditation in the sector. This comes almost one year after the launch of the PM Surya Ghar scheme. While India’s cumulative rooftop solar capacity stood at around 11 […] Read more
Maharashtra Issues 24 Tenders For Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has now issued a total of 24 tenders for solar projects. Most of these projects are rooftop solar projects on government institutions. A few of them are rural solar streetlight projects. Most of these projects have been planned in the Gadchiroli, Nagpur, Chandrapur, Bhandara, and Wardha districts in Maharashtra. […] Read more
What Led to the Surge in REC Purchases by DISCOMs? Updated On Fri, Apr 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik, in his latest statement before the Parliament, indicated that the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) have seen an upsurge. He attributed this surge to the changes in policy, which have made it more favorable for the power distribution companies (discoms) in the state. He […] Read more
