PM-KUSUM: Shakti Pumps Gets Rs. 12.42 Cr Order From MEDA Updated On Thu, Apr 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar pump manufacturer Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd. announced today that it has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) for the installation of 445 off-grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS). In a regulatory filing, the company said the project will be implemented at various locations across Maharashtra […] Read more
Indian Railways Speeds Up Solar Installs, Lags Broader Targets Updated On Thu, Apr 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian Railways has so far installed about 209 MW of solar plants on 2,249 Railway stations and service buildings across the country . The Indian Railways Solar Power expansion reached 2,249 installations units with 1489 added in the last five years, 2.3 times more than 628 in the previous five years. Rajasthan Leads in Solar […] 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
Smart Meters To Boost Discom Revenue By ₹4L Crore Over 7 Years: CareEdge Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Smart meter deployment which currently stands at 5-6%, needs acceleration in India as it lags behind developed nations like Japan (100%) and the USA (73%), as well as the global average of ~43%, finds a recent CareEdge Report. The study highlighted an urgent need to bridge this gap and enhance energy efficiency. The report highlighted […] Read more
UPPCL Discovers A Tariff Of Rs 2.56/kwh For 2 GW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Mar 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has concluded its 2 GW solar auction, awarding projects to four bidders: ReNew Solar Power, Fastnote Biofuels (Hindustan Power), and Adani Renewable Energy Holding Twelve. UPPCL released the tender for this project in February 2024 and declared the results after a year. According to the tender results, the lowest […] Read more
Adani Green Secures 400 MW UPPCL Solar Project At ₹2.57/kWh Updated On Fri, Mar 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy Adani Green’s subsidiary–Adani Renewable Energy Holding Twelve Limited (AREH12L), recently secured a 400 MW solar project from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) at a tariff of ₹2.57/kWh. The company informed its investors in its regulatory filing before the exchanges. It said, “Adani Renewable Energy Holding Twelve Limited (AREH12L), a subsidiary of Adani Green, received […] Read more
India’s Solar Park Additions Trail Targets Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy Over the last few years, solar power parks in India have made little progress, with the total installed capacity remaining stagnant at around 12,396 MW, according to data shared by Union Minister Shripad Yesso Naik. The data also revealed that 31 solar power parks across 13 states are yet to be installed. Those numbers might […] Read more
COVER STORY: India’s Different Path For Solar Module Manufacturing Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy On February 17, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued its latest ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) list. The issuing of the much-awaited list has been increasing in frequency over the year, as the rate of addition of new firms and module manufacturing capacity picks up pace. From just 26 manufacturers […] Read more
Folks Motor Commits ₹500cr For EVs, Aims Local Manufacturing Updated On Thu, Mar 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Hybrid electric retrofit solutions company Folks Motor has announced a Rs 500 crore capital expenditure (CAPEX) investment over the next five years under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. This investment is directed towards developing dedicated EV warehousing industrial parks, strengthening India’s EV supply chain, and addressing the critical challenge of achieving 50% domestic value […] Read more