Capacity

Bihar Set To Expand Its Network Of Floating Solar Plants

Bihar, one of the renewable deficit regions in India is now working on alternative plans to boost its renewable energy mix. The state has now pinned hopes on the potential of its water bodies to generate electricity. The eastern Indian state which already has worked to develop floating solar plants in Darbhanga and Supaul high […]

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First 11 Months Of 2023: India’s Solar Installations Down By 25% On YoY

India’s Solar installations in 2023 have slowed down, data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) said. A close analysis of the CEA data revealed that solar power capacity additions dwindled between January and December this year while wind power revived. The government data said that India added a total of 9 GW of solar power […]

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MERC Increases Net-Metering Benefits For Rooftop Consumer Upto 5MW

In its latest notification, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) allowed net-metering benefits for solar rooftop consumers up to 5 MW in Maharashtra. The state commission brought these changes with an amendment to the existing solar rooftop regulation of 2019.  The notification amended several provisions of the MERC (Grid Interactive Rooftop Renewable Energy Generating Systems) […]

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Suzlon Sees Increased Demand Behind Its Surged EPC Business

Indian wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon claimed that the increased demand in the wind energy market and the wide range of services rendered by the company led to its increase EPC market. The information was shared by the top officials at the recent investors call.  “..more is coming in because of the demand from the market. […]

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India’s Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity To Touch 60GW: Report

A latest report from rating agency ICRA claimed that Indian solar module manufacturing could rise up to 60 Gigawatt (GW) by 2025. This is in contrast to the country’s current capacity of around 37 GW. The boost in the local solar module, as per the report, is likely due to the increased backward integration of […]

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Rajasthan Added Highest Renewable Capacity In Last One Year

Rajasthan is spearheading the expansion of renewable energy in the country and paving the way for India’s energy transition. A comparison of renewable capacity addition data of all Indian states hinted that Rajasthan added the highest renewable capacity in the country in the last year. As per the figures of monthly renewable energy capacity addition […]

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India’s Renewable Capacity Addition In Aug ’23 Drops 38%

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has now issued the monthly installed capacity report for the month of August 2023. As per the details furnished by the government entity, India added a total of 628 Megawatt (MW) of renewable capacity during the month. It was possible due to the addition of solar power, wind power and biomass/cogeneration capacities.  […]

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India Added 2 GW Of Wind Energy In First 7 Months Of 2023

An analysis of India’s monthly installed capacity data for the last two years, released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), revealed that wind energy continues to see upward growth. Its growth is quite evident in the first seven months of 2023 compared to its performance during the same period in 2022.  On the other hand, […]

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SECI Projects Account For 18% of India’s Solar Capacity: Govt 

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) claimed that 18.3 percent of India’s total solar energy capacity was contributed by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The information was given by the Union New and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh in his written reply before the Lok Sabha.  The minister said that in […]

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