Gas utility GAIL connects country’s second-largest rooftop solar plant
GAIL, which is a state-owned provider of gas, commissioned a 5.76 MW rooftop PV array at its Pata petrochemicals plant in Uttar Pradesh at the end of 2017.
KOR Energy to build 2.8 MW rooftop solar in Uttar Pradesh
The Indian EPC will construct four separate rooftop solar installations across the state, two of which will be 1.2 MW in size.
Uttar Pradesh updates solar power policy
Uttar Pradesh released a new solar policy on December 7 for the development of 10.7 GW of solar installations in India by 2022, including 4.3 GW through rooftop solar. The government has proposed several incentives and offers to promote solar growth in the state.
Jakson Group to add 1.25 GW of solar manufacturing capacity in India
The Indian energy solution provider Jakson is making an INR 7 billion ($0.11 billion) investment to build 1 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity and a 250 MW solar cell manufacturing plant in Gujarat.
Uttar Pradesh to establish India’s first Climate Change Authority
The authority is in the final stages of formulation, and will act as a coordination agency for departments handling different missions, mentioned in state action plan on climate change.
Essel Infraprojects installs 55 MW solar in two Indian states
Essel Infraprojects, part of Essel Group, has added 55 MW of solar in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka, bringing its total installed PV capacity to 220 MW nationwide.
Sachin Tendulkar bats for solar, plays straight drive by lighting up rural areas in India
The Bharat Ratna awardee and India’s most beloved cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar has collaborated with Schneider Electric for its “Spreading Happiness in Diya Foundation (SHIF)” campaign with solar home lighting systems.
Azure Power commissions 50 MW NTPC solar project in Uttar Pradesh
A leading independent solar producer in India, Azure power has commissioned 50 MW solar power plant in Uttar Pradesh.
