Applications & Installations
With one of the world’s largest solar capacities in development, India is deploying PV across diverse use cases—from massive utility-scale parks in Rajasthan and Gujarat to industrial rooftops in Tamil Nadu and off-grid microgrids in remote northeastern states. This category highlights installation strategies, EPC partnerships, financing models, and state-wise deployment challenges. It also explores sector-specific applications such as agricultural solar pumps, floating PV, canal-top installations, and residential systems under net metering. Whether grid-connected or standalone, these use cases illustrate how solar is powering India’s economic growth and energy security.
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India likely to commission 45-50 GWh of BESS capacity in fiscals 2027 and 2028: Crisil
Around 50-55 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity is currently scheduled for commissioning during the two fiscals. However, around 8-9 GWh of the awarded capacity faces a high risk of delay in commissioning, mainly because of weak project returns and limited implementation experience among some developers, according to Crisil.
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Second-life PV modules turned into solar balconies in Germany
A reuse project in Kassel, Germany, has repurposed 300 used solar modules to create 150 balcony PV systems, with tiered pricing aimed at improving affordability. The 13-year-old panels were inspected and refurbished, with local organizations providing technical, logistical and financial support.
How commercial & industrial businesses can build a smarter energy strategy with solar and BESS
Most Indian businesses do not have a single energy strategy. Instead, they have a series of energy decisions made years apart—a rooftop solar plant approved in 2021, an open-access contract signed in 2023, a diesel generator replaced in 2019, or a tariff category that has not been reviewed since the connection was sanctioned. Each decision may have made sense individually, but together they can leave significant value on the table.
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PID, soiling and module degradation in hot climates
PID in India: In the cost-conscious Indian solar sector, ensuring reliable power output should be the number one priority. However, an example of one solar farm suffering from the ill-effects of under-performing modules, installation malpractice and unsatisfactory maintenance shows how corner cutting from the outset is more damaging in the long run.
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India in line for 9.4 GW solar additions in 2017, says Bridge to India
Report by market analysts forecasts India to become world’s third-largest solar market for 2017 but warns of headwinds including rising competition forcing down tariffs, uncertainty caused by anti-dumping issue, and potential rising module prices.
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