In Short : India has extended the PM-KUSUM scheme deadline to March 2027, offering relief to solar developers, investors, and states facing execution delays. The extension improves financing timelines, strengthens project viability, and revives decentralized solar deployment. With more time for feeder solarisation and pump installations, the decision is expected to accelerate rural electrification, attract […]
Honda Joins Hands with OMC Power to Repurpose EV Batteries for Clean Energy Storage and Rural Electrification in India – EQ
In Short : Honda Motor Co. has acquired a minority stake in India’s OMC Power to jointly develop clean energy battery systems using repurposed EV batteries. Starting 2026, OMC will reuse Honda’s detachable batteries for stationary energy storage. The partnership promotes circular economy practices, strengthens rural electrification, and supports Honda’s global carbon-neutral and sustainability goals […]
Solar Model Villages Highlight Promise and Pitfalls of Rural Electrification in India – EQ
In Short : India’s solar ‘model village’ initiative showcases the promise and challenges of rural electrification through clean energy. While solar panels have brought power to remote areas, issues like poor maintenance, limited local expertise, and inconsistent funding hinder long-term success. The model village reflects both the potential and the practical difficulties of scaling renewable […]
Coal Ministry Organizes Talk on Evolution of Rural Electrification – EQ Mag Pro
As Part of AKAM Iconic Week Celebrations To celebrate and commemorate the 75 years of Independence and as India enters into the Amrit Kaal, Ministry of Coal is organizing special events and programmes throughout the country from 7th to 11th March, 2022, as part of the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” Iconic Week celebrations. The celebrations […]
IRENA and Alliance for Rural Electrification Agree to Boost Off-Grid Renewables – EQ Mag Pro
The two parties will work closely together on de-risking investments in decentralized renewable energy systems Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates : The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), to strengthen their existing cooperation on rural electrification and universal access to energy. The MoU […]
Second life lithium battery storage in Kenya to come in at ‘half the cost’ of lead acid
Lithium-ion waste from a solar lantern scheme run by oil & gas major Total in Kenya will be recycled into new batteries for solar home systems by start-up Aceleron. Total Access to Energy Solutions (TATES) sells solar lamps and kits in emerging markets and aims to sell 6 million distributed “solar energy decentralised solutions for […]
Next goal 24/7 power for all; agri exempted from round the clock supply
According to the union power ministry states electrified 25 million households under Saubhagya in 17 months Union minister of state for power R K Singh on Tuesday said the country was on path to achieve 100% household electrification by March 31, 2019 and the next goal would be for 24/7 power for all households. The […]
Budget 2019: Higher budgetary allocation expected towards measures for rural electrification as well as for renewables to continue
In that context, the Central Government is expected to further augment the budgetary allocations towards its flagship schemes – Deendayal Upadhayaya Gram Jyoti Yojna (DUGJY) and Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS). With the criticality of power sector for the economy and the fact that it comes under concurrent purview of both Central Government & State […]