Page 11 - Solar Energy

The 1-in-10 achievement

The share of renewable energy in generation is reaching 10 per cent, and the country's first gigawatt-scale floating solar tender is out

Centre's solar energy tender to scale up Waaree Energies' 1.5 Gw capacity

Largest panel maker reported to have tied up with winner, Azure, of Centre's project for new manufacturing plant

UP seeks Rs 55 billion investment in Bundelkhand green energy corridor

The Uttar Pradesh government seeks private investments worth Rs 55 billion in the proposed Bundelkhand green energy corridor that is expected to generate 4,000 megawatt (MW) solar power.

Tata Power Solar installs rooftop plant at CCI stadium Mumbai

Tata Power Solar said on Thursday that it has commissioned an 820.8 kilowatt power (kWp) solar rooftop project at the historic Cricket Club of India stadium in the city.

Cap on solar tariffs a threat to capacity addition plans, project viability: Ind-Ra

Any cap on solar power tariffs in future auctions could dampen free market sentiment and prove to be an Achilles heel for the plans of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to achieve the so

Solar eruptions may not be slinky shaped: Study

Solar eruptions may not have slinky-like shapes as commonly believed, according to a study that may help protect satellites in space as well as the electrical grid on Earth in the future.

China welcomes end of EU restrictions on solar panel imports

China on Sunday welcomed the European Union's (EU) decision to not extend anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on imports of Chinese solar panels after they expire on September 3.

Africa should learn from India on solar use, says IEA's Fatih Birol

Birol said there is going to be a huge wave of LNG in the next five years, driven by many countries

Solar installations in India down 52% in Q2 2018: Report

According to Mercom India Research's 'Q2 2018 India Solar Market Update', the installations stood at 3,344 MW during the first quarter.

Global corporate funding up by 15% at $5.3 bn in the first half of 2018

The first half of the year saw around four VC funding worth over $16 million and three debt financing deals worth $364 million in India

Chinese firms warn India safeguard duty will derail its 100 Gw target

Importers ask SEZ units in India to be kept out of safeguards duty case

India offers to provide renewable solar energy to power the UN headquarters

UN was working on the details of the plan for installing solar equipment at the headquarters

Last sparks in non-solar RECs as regulated prices stifle market

CERC cut prices to historic low in March 2017 to match prevailing tariffs; There are 1,200 projects under REC mechanism with total capacity of 5,383 Mw

Centre to amend solar bid rule to allow import duty hike pass through

A Parliamentary panel has also questioned the proposed 70 per cent safeguard duty on solar equipment saying there is no valid ground for it and would affect the viability of existing projects

A 100 gigawatt per year run rate

A concerted policy push can accelerate annual installation, especially if rooftop solar market gains traction. Aggressive auction schedule, if implemented, may help realise India's elusive target

The awkward case for expensive power

Is solar energy becoming a Veblen good for India?

Solar equipment makers keen on export

Global demand grows and a home market turns competitive on the rates front

The case for boosting solar energy

It will help develop sustainable energy, mitigate pollution and deliver on climate change commitment

IIT Roorkee scientists create inexpensive low-cost solar cells using jamun

Researchers extracted dyes from jamun using ethanol

Ripple effect of India's energy shift visible globally, says US expert

Indian solar power tariff hit a new low of Rs 2.62 per unit this week-12% below its previous record