Solar Pumps: Running On Sunshine But Running Out Of Water Updated On Mon, Jun 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy By-Hanan Zaffar, Jyoti Thakur On his six-acre farm in Jhansi in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Sanjeev Kumar, a 42-year-old farmer beams with quiet pride as he points to the glinting blue solar panels powering his irrigation pump. Installed two years ago at the cost of ₹3.5 lakhs (₹350,000), the 7-kilowatt system draws groundwater […] Read more
Govt To Incubate Startups Targeting Indian Green Market Updated On Mon, Jun 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), in collaboration with the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) and the Atal Incubation Centre at IIT Delhi’s Sonipat Innovation Foundation, has launched a call for proposals to incubate renewable energy (RE) start-ups, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said. The initiative aims to accelerate domestic […] Read more
CERC Draft Sets 2032 Deadline For 100% ISTS Waiver On Offshore Wind Updated On Fri, Jun 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued the Fourth Amendment to the Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses Regulations, 2025, introducing key updates to Regulations 12 and 13 of the principal regulations. The amendment waived interstate transmission charges (ISTS) to the Wind, Solar, Energy Storage (ESS), and Pumped Storage Project (PSP) projects. This […] Read more
Wind, Solar Grow 16%, But Fossil Fuel Use Persists: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy Global CO₂-equivalent emissions from energy rose 1% in 2024, marking a fourth consecutive annual record, the Energy Institute (EI) said. The increase came in a year when average temperatures consistently breached the 1.5°C global warming threshold. The 74th edition of EI’s Statistical Review of World Energy, developed with Kearney and KPMG, offers a comprehensive overview […] Read more
IFC, Vertex, Avaana Back Kazam With $6.2 Mn To Expand EV Infra Updated On Mon, Jun 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Karnataka-based electric vehicle (EV) energy-tech company raised USD 6.2 million in Series B funding from multiple investors. The company raised funding from International Finance Corporation (IFC) and existing investors, Vertex Ventures SEA & India, and Avaana Capital Advisors. The latest investment is expected to support Kazam’s expansion across the market, and its energy transition tools […] Read more
CEA Proposes Draft Safety Guidelines for BESS Updated On Mon, Jun 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued the Draft Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2025, proposing safety guidelines specifically for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The draft, published under the Electricity Act, 2003, aims to address safety, fire protection, and design standards as BESS gains prominence in […] Read more
India’s State Dynamics and Solar- Watch Out For Maharashtra, Gujarat Updated On Fri, Jun 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy When the talks are about solar energy, India is a leader, one of the global majors, in new energy capacity addition. Thanks to aggressive solar policies of the country that is also a major coal-dependent market, it propelled itself toward clean and renewable power. However, just like any other country, the solar adoption was different […] Read more
Lead ESG Sustainability (Diversity Position) Updated On Thu, Jun 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The overall Lead of ESG/ Sustainability for the country will be responsible and accountable for the development of the countries sustainability strategy and action plans that are in line with ENGIE Group purpose and wider objectives. – An important part of this is integrating ESG considerations into company’s business processes and approach such that all […] Read more
Ladakh Floats Draft Rooftop Solar Policy For Commercial Prosumers Updated On Thu, Jun 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD) has released a Draft Rooftop Solar Policy to accelerate the deployment of rooftop solar energy systems among commercial consumers. The policy outlines a targeted, subsidy-based initiative for installing grid-connected rooftop solar PV systems, aiming to leverage a commercial base of over 10,800 consumers and a sanctioned load of nearly […] Read more
