National solar news

Piyush Goyal launches Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) Web Portal & Mobile App

UDAY portal/app would track and monitor the progress of DISCOMs on operational and financial parameters under the UDAY scheme Union Minister of State for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Piyush Goyal on Wednesday launched Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) Web Portal & Mobile App. The UDAY portal/app would track and monitor the progress of DISCOMs on operational and […]

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Solar market in India to grow by 90% in 2017: Bridge to India

2017 will be a bumper year for the sector in India with total installed capacity reaching around 18 GW by the end of the year Indian solar market to witness stellar growth in 2017 with total installed capacity reaching around 18 GW by the end of the year claims Bridge to India. According to the […]

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FIPB Gives Nod To Six Proposals Worth Rs 1,200 Crore

Foreign Investment Promotion Board rejected three investment proposals including that of AMP Solar Inter-ministerial body Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) has cleared six investment proposals slated to bring in foreign investment of Rs 1,200 crore. The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), headed by Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das received 17 proposals. Six investment proposals that […]

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Waaree Energies bags CBIP Award for Best Solar PV Module Manufacturer & Solar Power Developer

Waaree Energies has announced that it has bagged CBIP Award for Best Solar PV Module Manufacturer & Solar Power Developer. Waaree Energies, one of India’s most diversified and fastest growing solar power solutions company constantly endeavored to deliver excellence across all verticals contributing towards the fast development of India’s energy sector. In recognition of the […]

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Forest department in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve installs solar panels at check posts

Check Posts in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve gets solar panels from Forest department to provide light and water at the posts. Forest department in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) has installed solar panels for lighting systems and solar powered pumps in check-posts located in remote areas to provide basic amenities to forest guards. According to TOI 15 check-posts in RTR […]

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Cabinet approves proposal of MNRE for ratification of ISA’s Framework Agreement by India

ISA will strive to bring together more than 121 solar resource rich nations for coordinated research, low cost financing and rapid deployment Union Cabinet, chaired by the PM Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of MNRE for ratification of International Solar Alliance’s (ISA) Framework Agreement by India. ISA was launched jointly by the Prime Minister […]

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NMC to open solar power-lit city’s biggest hall, Suresh Bhat Auditorium soon

The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is reportedly gearing up to open city’s biggest hall, Suresh Bhat Auditorium illuminated by solar power soon. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 2000. According to TOI standing committee headed by Sudhir Raut approved the proposal to set up Rs. 1.18 crore solar power p at the auditorium at […]

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Year-End Review – Ministry of Power

In view of the growing need of the Indian Economy, Government of India has embarked upon a massive programme to provide 24×7 power across the country by 2019. After the completion of half of its term, the Government has achieved many important milestones in the Power sector. Special focus has also been given to North East by giving […]

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