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WindStream launches hybrid wind-solar street light system

Telangana-based WindStream Energy Technologies has launched a hybrid wind-solar street light system for hilly, coastal, and rural areas. 

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Solar trees to light up parks, gardens in solar cities of Uttar Pradesh

Solar cities in Uttar Pradesh will host 1 kW solar trees with LED street lighting systems and 2.5 kW solar trees for the illumination of gardens and parks.

India remains world’s most attractive solar market

India has retained its crown as the most attractive market for solar investment, according to the latest edition of Ernst & Young’s renewables attractiveness index. 

Punjab tenders for purchase of 1.2 GW of solar power

The selected bidders will set up grid-connected solar projects anywhere in Punjab to supply the power.

PV-powered offgrid air conditioner for building applications

A British research team has investigated the technical feasibility of an air conditioning unit powered exclusively by solar-plus-storage and has found that two 130 Ah batteries charged by two 400 W solar panels are capable of supporting the system during the night.

$30.3 billion market potential for solar pumps, dryers in India

A new report states solar-powered pumps (higher capacity and micro-pumps) offer a $28 billion market potential in India, the maximum among all mature decentralized renewable energy (DRE) livelihood applications. Solar dryers have the second-largest deployment potential at $2.3 billion.

Govt to launch scheme for livelihood applications of distributed renewable energy

India’s power minister said the government will create a large program for distributed renewable energy livelihoods, like rooftop solar and solar irrigation schemes. 

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India’s energy transition presents $25 billion annual investment potential: Avendus Capital 

India attracted around $10 billion of annual investment in the renewable energy sector over the last five years. High economic growth and a stable commitment to decarbonization have drawn the attention of major organizations and investors from around the world. 

India surpasses 64 GW of installed solar capacity: MNRE

Rajasthan, Gujarat and Karnataka account for over 50% of the cumulative installed solar capacity.

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ISA, UNDP launch pilot projects on farmland solar in ten African member countries

International Solar Alliance (ISA) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will implement the programme over the next two years, with the $2 million fund jointly secured by them.

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