India

Azure Power Reaches New Milestone; Crosses 2 GW Solar Portfolio

As per the tender terms, the company will sign a 25 year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Mahagenco at a tariff of Rs 3.07 (~US 4.7 cents) per kWh. Yet adding another feather in the cap, Indian solar power producer, Azure Power, has enhanced its portfolio by crossing the 2 GW milestone by winning four […]

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India Set to Join China as Global Leaders in Renewables, says Report

According to US based research institute, India’s “scheme for development of solar parks is becoming a successful model to attract foreign capital.” Furthermore, the report added the “Solar is Driving a Global Shift in Electricity Markets.” Much like China, India is poised to become global giant in renewable energy technology-led transformation thus making them two […]

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ACME Secures 250 MW Solar PV Project under MSEDCL’s 1,000 MW Bid

The selection process concluded at a very competitive tariff wherein ACME was allotted largest capacity i.e. 250 MW at a tariff of Rs 2.72/kWh. Country’s one of the leading utility-scale solar power developer ACME has won the 250 MW solar Photo Voltaic (PV) capacity in the reverse auction invited by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co […]

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CleanMax Solar Donates Rooftop Solar Plant to Ahinsa Sthal in Delhi

With this installation, Ahinsa Sthal has replaced over 35 percent of it’s power consumption and estimated to save Rs 50,000 per year on its electricity bills. In a step towards environment conservation, Gurgaon-based solar developer, CleanMax Solar, has donated a 6.4 kWp rooftop solar plant to Ahinsa Sthal, a prominent Jain temple in Meherauli, Delhi. With this installation, […]

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Dr Harsh Vardhan to lead India in Mission Innovation Ministerial

The Minister will show case India’s commitment to clean energy through research, development and demonstration programmes initiated in partnership with Mission Innovation countries in various domains of clean energy. The Environment, Forest & Climate Change Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, will be leading an Indian delegation for participation in the Mission Innovation Ministerial being held at Malmo-Sweden […]

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Hartek Solar Introduces Plug-and-Play Rooftop Solar Power Kits

Hartek Solar’s rooftop solar kits come with an option of a unique remote sensing technology tailor-made for small-scale solar plants. Suitable for houses, nursing homes, hotels, housing societies, small & medium enterprises and small commercial establishments, solar power solution provider Hartek Solar has launched a customised 5-10 KW plug-and-play rooftop solar kits, the company said […]

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Solar-Powered CSCs to Reach 2.50 Lakh Gram Panchayats by Year End: Ravi Shankar

The CSC model has adopted India’s six villages in the pilot phase. The network of Common Service Centres (CSCs), which act as access points for delivery of various electronic services to villages in India, are set to be expanded to 2.50 lakh gram panchayats by the year end, said Ravi Shankar Prasad Union Minister for Electronics […]

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Chandigarh Admin Extends Deadline by 6 Months For Solar Installation

The decision came in the backdrop of request by residents of the city who had asked for extension for the administration. The records in the Chandigarh administration show that around 1300 residents have either showed their willingness to install solar panels or are willing to install them. Residents of the Chandigarh can take a sigh […]

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World Bank Approves $300 Mn to Scale Up India’s Energy Efficiency Program

The program will be implemented by the EESL, to help scale up the deployment of energy saving measures in residential as well as public sectors, strengthen EESL’s institutional capacity, and enhance its access to commercial financing. The World Bank has approved a USD 220 million loan and an USD 80 million guarantee for the country’s energy efficiency […]

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