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Indian Railways Installs 209 MW of Solar Power Across 2,249 Stations and Service Buildings

Indian Railways has installed 209 MW of solar power at 2,249 stations and service buildings, with 1,489 additions in the last five years. Rajasthan leads with 275 installations. The initiative aligns with government policies to enhance sustainability and energy efficiency.

Lok Sabha | April 03, 2025 | By EI News Network |  565

Power Ministry Seeks RDSS Extension Till FY28 Amid Slow Progress

The Power Ministry has sought a two-year extension for the INR 3 lakh crore Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) till FY28 due to slow progress, especially in smart meter installations. The scheme aims to enhance power distribution efficiency and reduce AT&C losses nationwide.

Lok Sabha | March 17, 2025 | By EI News Network |  816

Residential Rooftop Solar Installation Under PM Surya Ghar Crosses 6 Lakh

Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik shared that residential rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana have reached 616,019. Gujarat leads with 281,769 installations (45.74 percent), followed by Maharashtra at 120,696 (19.59 percent), while Uttar Pradesh and Kerala each record around 51,300 (8.32 percent).

Lok Sabha | November 29, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1086

Projects Worth INR 2.77 Lakh Cr Sanctioned Under RDSS for Loss Reduction and Smart Metering: Lal

Minister of Power Manohar Lal informed the Lok Sabha that projects worth INR 2.77 lakh crore have been sanctioned under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to reduce losses and implement smart metering, achieving 17 percent progress so far.

Lok Sabha | November 29, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1496

Over 295,000 Standalone Off-Grid Solar Water Pumps Installed under PM-KUSUM Scheme

Launched initially in March 2019 and further expanded in September 2023, the PM-KUSUM Scheme aims to provide affordable and accessible power to farmers throughout India.

Lok Sabha | February 10, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi |  1751

National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy Spurs Growth: 1.44 GW Capacity Commissioned

The achievement comes in the wake of the implementation of the National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy, which was issued on May 14, 2018, with the primary objective of fostering the development of large grid-connected wind-solar PV hybrid systems.

Lok Sabha | February 09, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi |  1595

India to Implement New Renewable Energy Consumption Norms from April 1, 2024: RK Singh

These guidelines, coupled with the Ministry of Power's trajectory directives, aim to accelerate the integration of renewable energy into the nation's power grid.

Lok Sabha | February 09, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi |  1882

12,146 Public EV Charging Stations Now Operational Across India

The Ministry of Power has implemented various initiatives to expedite the deployment of public EV charging infrastructure.

Lok Sabha | February 07, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi |  1938

Over 1.5 Million EVs Registered in India From June to December YoY

The Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Krishan Pal Gurjar, presented this data in a written reply in Lok Sabha, dispelling concerns about a slowdown in EV sales.

Lok Sabha | December 20, 2023 | By Abha Rustagi |  1515

India's Power Revolution: 193 GW Added in 9 Years, Surpassing Demand

The gap between energy requirement and energy supplied has reduced from 4.2 percent in 2013-14 to 0.3 percent in 2023-24.

Lok Sabha | December 16, 2023 | By Abha Rustagi |  1472

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