Solar Power

India’s Solar Journey: 5 Speed Breakers on the Journey to 100 GW and Beyond

India has enormous solar potential due to its geographical conditions. The country’s total solar energy capacity recently surpassed 85 Gigawatts (GW), which is about 11 percent of its total solar potential of 748 GW, as assessed by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE). Ironically, the country had set a target of 100 GW of […]

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5 Key Takeaways: Statistical Review of World Energy Report

As the world grapples with the dual challenges of ongoing climate change and the transition to sustainable energy sources, the Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy offers valuable insights into global energy trends. The latest edition of the report, now in its 73rd iteration and the second under the Energy Institute, analyzes data from […]

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JSW Energy Signs PPAs for 1,325 MW of Renewable Energy Projects

JSW Neo Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, has made significant strides in its renewable energy expansion. The company has signed Power Purchase Agreements (“PPAs”) through its subsidiaries for wind and solar projects with a cumulative capacity of 1,325 MW. This includes 1,025 MW with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited […]

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Shree Cement Reneweable Power Capacity Reaches 1GW

Shree Cement, the third-biggest cement producer in India, announced that it has achieved 1,000 MW of installed power capacity through the commissioning of a 19.5 MW solar power plant at its Andhra Pradesh operation. “The one GW (Gigawatt) capacity includes a mix of solar, wind, thermal and waste heat recovery power plants, showcasing Shree Cement’s […]

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BluPine Energy and Dalmia Cements Ink Solar Project Deal

BluPine Energy has announced that it has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Dalmia Cements Limited (Bharat) to set up a 46.8 MWp solar power project in Karnataka. Once completed, this project is expected to generate approximately 93 million units of electricity per year, effectively offsetting more than 85 thousand tons of carbon dioxide […]

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US DOE To Invest $9.5 Million In Four Solar Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has declared plans to invest $9.5 million in four new projects with the goal of increasing public awareness and confidence in large-scale solar advancements. This program supports the US’s objective of having net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, which is an important step given that the DOE estimates that 40% […]

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Maruti Suzuki To Invest Rs 450cr In Renewable Energy Adoption

Maruti Suzuki India Limited, an Indian subsidiary of Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation recently announced that it has earmarked an investment of Rs. 450 crores to expand its usage of renewable energy solutions in the next three years. In FY2023-24, Maruti Suzuki invested Rs 120.8 crores towards commissioning renewable energy initiatives like solar power and […]

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US-Based FTC Solar Brings Hail Stow Solution For Hailstorm Damage

US-based FTC Solar has announced the release of its Automated Hail Stow Solution, meant to lessen hailstorm damage to solar panels. This approach uses cutting-edge technology in conjunction with meteorological data to dynamically reposition solar panels, reducing the risk of damage from hail. According to FTC Solar, solar panel systems are particularly vulnerable to hail […]

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Havells India Plans To Ramp Up Captive Solar Capacity To 16 MW

The electrical equipment manufacturer Havells India Ltd. has announced to build a 4.6 MW solar power plant at its Alwar facility in the upcoming fiscal year to increase its solar power capacity to about 16 MW, read a media statement by the company. By making this change, the company will be able to use renewable […]

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