Solar Energy
Let’s not dim India’s solar future
The Approved List of Models & Manufacturers of Solar PV Modules deepens uncertainty over solar capacity addition
First Solar plans $684-million solar manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu
Hyderabad-based Premier Energies recently said it intends to invest around Rs 1,200 crore in the next two years to expand its solar module and cell manufacturing capacity and the planned unit will be considered for bidding fo
Global funds invest in Acme Solar’s 250 MW project in Rajasthan
Though the financial details of the deal were not disclosed, Acme Solar said in a statement “the total value of the project is the equivalent of just under $200 million, of which about a quarter are financed through equity
Andhra Pradesh’s solar plans hit as HC cancels 6,400 MW auctions
Ruling on Tata Power's plea; attractive tariffs were discovered in Feb auctions
Solar equipment manufacturing: More clarity is needed on the agenda
Despite govt measures, the salience of solar imports may persist in near term, say experts, stressing the need for incentives for the MSME sub-sector
Azure sells rooftop solar business for Rs 537 crore
Azure Power Global has signed a binding agreement to sell its solar rooftop portfolio to Radiance Renewables for Rs 536.5 crore.
Renewable energy: Meeting RE target an uphill task
Covid-19 has been the latest reason for capacity addition lacking the required momentum, with 83 GW still to be installed by December next year
Union Budget 2021: Incentives, more allocation to power sector may propel economic growth
Union Budget 2021 India: Budget 2021 will be of considerable importance to the power sector even if it is viewed only from the perspective of the setback received by this sector due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Budget 2021: बजट में सौर ऊर्जा उपकरणों पर न लगाया जाए मूल सीमा शुल्क, वर्ना रिन्युएबल एनर्जी लक्ष्य पाने में होगी मुश्किल
Budget 2021-22: डेवलपर्स का कहना है कि अभी कुछ समय के लिये सरकार को सौर ऊर्जा उपकरणों पर मूल सीमा
पीएम कुसुम: 90% डिस्काउंट पर लगवाएं सोलर पैनल, लाखों में कमाई के साथ होंगे ये फायदे भी
PM Kusum: अगर आप सोलर एनर्जी से जुड़कर कुछ इनकम करना चाहते हें तो फिर सरकार की पीएम कुसुम योज
Solar-run powerlooms to get subsidy from August
As part of clean energy initiatives, the government will provide subsidy to those powerlooms which use solar energy to run their operations.
Solar Industries bags order worth Rs 443 cr from SCCL
New Delhi Industrial explosives maker Solar Industries India has bagged a contract worth Rs 443.44 crore, the supplies for which will continue into the next fiscal.
Investment of Rs 90,841 crore made in renewable energy sector in last 3 fiscals
Total investment made in renewable energy sector in all states, including Jharkhand and Gujarat, during the last three years is Rs 90,841.16 crore, Piyush Goyal has said.
International Solar Alliance vows to lower finance cost, talks of $1 tn investment
India and France announced ambitious plans under their solar alliance initiative to ensure affordable financing and help facilitate investment of more than a trillion dollars in solar assets besides scaling up solar applicati
WTO ruling on solar power: India to raise issue at UN event
The ruling was a blow to India which has announced a target of 175 GW of renewable energy by 2022, of which 100 GW will be realised through the National Solar Mission
Grid-linked solar generation capacity crosses 5,000 MW mark
India's grid-connected solar power generation capacity has crossed the 5,000 MW mark, with Rajasthan on top with 1,264.35 MW capacity followed by Gujarat.
Global solar sector sees $6.2 bn corporate funding in Q3
Solar sector globally attracted corporate funding worth USD 6.2 billion in July-September 2015 quarter, says a report.
In meet with Narendra Modi, Angela Merkel pledges Rs 7,300 crore for solar energy
Germany on Monday pledged about one billion euros (Rs 7,300 crore) assistance for India's solar projects as the two countries decided to forge a renewable alliance to boost cooperation in the sector.
Solar-powered plane lands in Hawaii, pilot sets nonstop record
A Swiss man attempting to circumnavigate the globe with an aircraft powered only by the sun's energy landed in Hawaii on Friday, after a record-breaking five-day nonstop solo flight across the Pacific Ocean from Japan.
India’s $100 bn push into solar energy to be driven by foreign companies as locals take backseat
Last week, Softbank became the latest foreign player to enter India's solar market, leading an investment of up to $20 billion.
