Modhera Sun Temple Gets ₹650 Million Grant for 6 MW Solar, 15 MWh Battery Energy Storage System
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced a grant of ₹650 million (~$8.63 million) towards a program for the solarization of the Sun Temple in Modhera, Gujarat, ...
MNRE Calls for Innovative Business Models to Solarize Agriculture Under KUSUM Program
The Ministry of New and Renewable energy (MNRE) has asked states to prepare innovative business models for implementing Pradhan Mantri-Kisan Urja Suraksha Evan Utthan Mahaabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) program. Citing the example ...
Tender Issued to Solarize 504 Agricultural Pumps Under KUSUM Program in Jodhpur
The Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL) has floated a tender for the solarization of 504 agricultural pumps to be distributed to 17 select 11 kV feeders of the Jodhpur ...
Ajmer Calls for Bids to Solarize 5,874 Water Pumps Under KUSUM Program
The Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (AVVNL) has floated a tender for the solarization of 5,874 pumps distributed on 92 selected feeders in the Ajmer distribution company to aid the ...
MNRE Issues Framework for Installing Solar Pumps Under KUSUM Program
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines to implement Component-C of Pradhan Mantri Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM KUSUM) program that aims at promoting solar ...
Only Manufacturers of Solar Pumps and Modules Allowed to Bid Under KUSUM Program
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an amendment to the guidelines for implementing the KUSUM program for India’s farmers, which would help solarize agriculture. Now, the ...
New Benchmark Costs Announced for Off-Grid Solar Systems
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified new benchmark costs for off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and solarization of grid-connected agricultural pumps for the financial year (FY) ...
Coming Soon: Program for Farmers to Set Up Solar Pumps and Grid-Connected Solar Projects
With an eye on the distressed agricultural sector of the country, the central government has now approved the launch of the Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) program for ...
KUSUM Program to Help Install 1.75 Million Solar Pumps, Solarize 1 Million Water Pumps
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the launch of Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) and will provide ₹334.22 billion (~$4.69 billion) in central financial support ...
Government Plans to Launch KUSUM Program to Solarize India’s Agriculture Sector
The Government of India is preparing to launch the Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) program with an aim to solarize the agricultural sector using solar-powered water pumps and ...
KREDL Issues Tender for 1,013 Solar-Powered Water Pumps in Karnataka
Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL), a state government agency, has issued a tender to procure and set up 1,013 five horsepower (hp) solar-powered water pumps. The bid-submission deadline is ...
MAHAGENCO Invites Expression of Interest to Develop 500 MW Solar Park and 1,500 MW Solarization of Agriculture Feeder
The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) has invited an expression of interest from developers, engineering procurement construction (EPC) contractors, and investors to develop a 500 MW solar park in ...
