India prepares to embrace agrivoltaics
Take-up has been slow considering the nation’s mammoth agricultural industry but, as a packed session on the topic at the recent REI show illustrated, attitudes may be changing in a nation which is already installing solar greenhouses.
The roadmap to 40 GW rooftop solar
Streamlining the Discoms, better financing options, customer-centric approach, data sharing and push for residential through standardization are a few steps that can help India achieve its ambitious rooftop solar target.
NLC completes 709 MW solar for Tamil Nadu utility
With commissioning of the balance 351 MW of projects in four districts of Tamil Nadu, the state-run power producer has completed the entire 709 MW solar capacity awarded by utility Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation.
India gifts solar rooftop to United Nations
The $1 million Gandhi Solar Park was an attempt to signal to the world India is committed to renewable energy. The 50 kW array features one panel for each UN member state.
Financing solar powered appliances for rural livelihoods
Rural micro enterprises in India suffer as financiers perceive lending for solar powered livelihood appliances as risky, owing to a lack of understanding of the technology and the viability of these enterprises—says a report by India’s Council on Energy, Environment and Water which also makes recommendations to improve the economic viability of financing for these products.
Andhra Pradesh targeting clean energy, overlooking costlier, dirty coal: CFA
Revoking PPAs with renewable developers will undermine national climate and air pollution goals and lock in higher electricity costs for the state by jeopardizing new renewable projects.
Andhra Pradesh court scraps high-level PPA renegotiation committee
Legal decision is the latest blow to new chief minister Jaganmohan Reddy’s determined attempt to reverse the clean energy gains made by his predecessor N Chandrababu Naidu.
RSRTC tenders 4 MW ‘RESCO mode’ rooftop solar
The projects shall come up in Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation’s premises or depots in selected districts of Rajasthan. Bidding closes on October 24.
Hanergy touts solar powered car that can run 30 days without charging
The Chinese thin-film manufacturer and compatriot carmaker Joylong Automobile applied thin film cells to the roof of a small commercial vehicle which was tested for a month. Hanergy says its K-Car could offer an effective daily range of 50-100km without charging.
Haryana tenders ‘RESCO mode’ solar for government schools
The estimated project cost for 25 years is Rs 1500 crore. Bids can be submitted till October 21, along with Rs 50 lakh as bank guarantee.
