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The Hindu
20-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
CRI Solar bags orders for solar pumps from Maharashtra, Punjab and Haryana energy development agencies
CRI Solar, a division of Coimbatore-based CRI Pumps, has bagged orders from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA), Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA) and Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) to instal and commission 6,894 solar pumping systems, cumulatively valued at ₹210 crore. A press release from CRI said project deployment will commence in accordance with the respective agency timelines. G. Soundararajan, chairman of CRI Group, said in the release, 'These projects go beyond infrastructure—they are enablers of rural prosperity, energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.'
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Fadnavis pitches for fast-tracking of green energy projects, calls for time-bound execution
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday directed the state energy department to expedite the completion of green energy development projects and strengthen the power distribution infrastructure through time-bound planning. Presiding over a review meeting of the energy department, he said ensuring affordable and uninterrupted electricity supply to citizens was the state government's priority. "There is a need to focus on green energy development in the coming years, and projects must be completed on schedule," he said. Fadnavis said the 'Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0', a flagship scheme to supply solar energy to agriculture feeders, should be completed by December 2025. He also directed the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) to complete the survey for solarisation of all government buildings under the 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' and accelerate implementation. He called for joint efforts by MEDA and the state power distribution company Mahavitaran to develop model solar villages, and said all projects in the power generation, transmission and distribution sectors must adhere to strict deadlines, following the principles of the Gati Shakti mission. Fadnavis also stressed the need to reduce transmission losses and implement central schemes effectively, while launching awareness campaigns for efficient energy use. He further directed officials to recover pending dues from local self-government bodies and enhance capacity to meet growing future demand. Emphasising the importance of emerging technologies, the chief minister said policy-driven research, development and skill-building initiatives should be undertaken to develop the hydrogen energy ecosystem in the state.
Business Standard
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Crompton wins solar water pump project worth Rs 101 cr
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has achieved a landmark milestone in its green energy journey by securing its largest-ever order in the solar water pump segment. The company has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) valued at over Rs 101 crore (exclusive of GST) for the design, manufacture, supply, transportation, installation, testing, and commissioning of 4,500 Off-grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) across Maharashtra under Component-B of the PM-KUSUM scheme.
Hans India
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates new administrative building of MEDA in Pune
Maharasthra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the new administrative building of Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) in city's Aundh area, on Sunday. After inaugurating the newly constructed building, Devendra Fadnavis praised MEDA for its outstanding contributions to the renewable energy sector and told the mediapersons that Maharashtra is now the leading state in the country in solar energy generation, especially through distributed power models. He described the new MEDA complex as a prime example of 'green building' and expressed confidence that it will break new grounds in taking forward the state's pledge and thrust towards clean and green energy. The Chief Minister, taking to X, also shared video of the complex inauguration and wrote, 'Based on eco-friendly (green building), Super E.C.B.C. and Net Zero concept, it reflects the commitment to clean energy and decarbonisation, meeting every green building benchmark.' Fadnavis could also be seen in the video, inspecting the complex, unveiling MEDA's green energy achievements and milestones while also getting briefed by officials about its future goals. The Chief Minister further shed light on his government's goals of 'solarizing' all government offices in the state and also draw up an ambitious project for greater adoption of PM Surya Ghar Yojana by the residents. He also shared, 'Under the PM-KUSUM scheme, we have installed 5 lakh solar pumps—more than the combined 4 lakh installed in the rest of the country. Maharashtra have set an ambitious target: to meet 100% of agriculture power demand through solar energy by December 2026, bringing significant cost savings.' Fadnavis further voiced confidence that Maharashtra will take lead in achieving the national goal of 50% electricity from renewable sources by 2030, as outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said that his government is committed towards this objective.
India Gazette
08-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
CM Fadnavis inaugurates new administrative office of Maharashtra Energy Development Agency in Pune
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 8 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday inaugurated the new administrative office of Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) in Pune. After inaugurating the newly constructed office, CM Fadnavis said, 'The Maha Urja building is a prime example of a green architecture. It focuses on energy conservation, and is designed to generate as much energy as it consumes, essentially making it a net-zero energy building.' He highlighted that the government had been pushing for large-scale adoption of solar energy across the state. 'We are working to shift 16,000 megawatts of feeder load to solar energy. This model is Asia's largest project of its kind, which we aim to complete by 2026,' he added. Fadnavis also laid out another ambitious target for the state's energy transition. He stated, 'Another major target is to ensure that by December 2025, all major government buildings are powered by solar energy.' On Friday, Devendra Fadnavis announced the completion of the Hinduhrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg and stated that it was a historic and emotional moment. In a post on social media X, the CM wrote that the project was not just a road but a strong step towards a brighter future. 'A truly historic and emotional moment - the dream of a 'Samruddha' Maharashtra has come true!. Hinduhrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg' is now complete --it's not just a road, but a strong step towards a brighter future. This was only possible because of the love and support of the people of Maharashtra!' the post read. On June 5, the CM had stated that the project would play an essential role in the development of the state and the highway would be a corridor of prosperity of the highway will be connected to Vadhan Port shortly. Chief Minister Fadnavis said that land has been acquired for the Samruddhi Highway in record time. Due to this route, 24 districts of the state, including Vidarbha, Marathwada, and North Maharashtra, have been connected to JNPT port; now, this highway will be connected to Vadhan port. Rs 55 thousand 335 crore has been spent on this 701 km long highway. According to an official release, the 76-kilometre route of the Samruddhi Highway passes through Nashik and Thane districts. The Sahyadri mountain range in this area has made it a very difficult route for the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation to overcome this engineering challenge. The tunnel near Igatpuri is eight kilometres long, the longest in the state, and the widest in the country. (ANI)
