In Double Delight For RE Developers, R.K. Singh Confirms ALMM Exemption, CERC Relaxes DSM Conditions Updated On Sun, Feb 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet Minister and the Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh has confirmed that a 2 year exemption for buying exclusively from ALMM (Approved List of Module Manufacturers) will be coming for large renewable energy projects. Speaking at a conference, Singh, while taking credit for introducing the idea of expanding […] Read more
Study Says Clean Energy Transition Could Save India $19.5 Billion Annually By 2025 Updated On Wed, Jan 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy According to a recent study by Global Energy Monitor, India has the potential to save up to $19.5 billion annually by achieving its goal of adding 76 GW of utility-scale solar and wind power by 2025. India has been ranked among the top seven countries globally in terms of prospective renewable power, according to a […] Read more
Energy Conservation Amendment Bill Passed By RS, Active Carbon Markets A Step Closer Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill has finally been passed by the Rajya Sabha after introduction by MNRE Minister R K Singh. The Bill that was passed in August 2022 in the Lok Sabha, seeks to amend the Electricity Conservation Act 2001. The new law paves the way for amendments such as issuing carbon saving certificates […] Read more
MNRE Minister Launches Green Energy Open Access Portal Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy In continuation of several initiatives to promote clean and green energy by Government of India, the Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, R K Singh has launched the Green Energy Open Access Portal today through video conferencing. The Minister of State for Power, Krishan Pal, also graced the occasion. Secretary (Power), Chairperson, […] Read more
Indian Market Is The Biggest Market For Solar; Will Continue To Be: MNRE Min R K Singh Updated On Wed, Oct 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy The press conference for the fifth assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) held in New Delhi, was led by the MNRE Minister R K Singh, who shared significant insights on the work being done by the organisation while also shedding light on several aspects of the Indian solar industry that are gaining momentum. Here […] Read more
Cabinet Approves Second Tranche of PLI Scheme For Solar Module Manufacturing Updated On Wed, Sep 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy The second tranche / phase of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the advancement of solar PV modules, with an outlay of Rs 19,500 crore, was approved by the Union Cabinet on September 21. In a press conference held after the Cabinet meeting, Union Minister Anurag Thakur stated that the PLI for the “National […] Read more
Power Ministry Puts Phase-1 Of Emission Control Gear On Hold Basis IIT Report Updated On Wed, Aug 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Indian Power Ministry has been effectively implementing pollution management methods (emission control) in selected energy crops to examine the benefits before rolling out the predicted 2 lakh crore of funding in all initiatives that would raise electrical energy rates. The government has indicated that the application of Flue-gas desulfurization (FGD) techniques increases carbon dioxide […] Read more
The Wind Picks Up For Offshore Energy In India, R.K Singh Leads Key Decisions On Tendering, Transmission Updated On Fri, Jun 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy In one of the most decisive steps for India’s offshore wind energy ambitions, R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy held a meeting yesterday on transmission planning for offshore wind energy projects in India. Alok Kumar, Secretary, Power and Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy were also […] Read more
India needs $7.2 billion to promote integrated solar module manufacturing: CEEW-CEF Report Updated On Fri, May 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy The CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF) said in a report on May 12 that India needs USD 7.2 billion in investments in the next three to four years to boost integrated solar module production. Released yesterday, the report added further that the push to improve local manufacturing could help domestic module manufacturers clock $30 […] Read more
