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India’s Rooftop Solar Capacity Crossed 14 GW, Guj Remains Leader

India’s rooftop solar capacity has touched 14.44 GW by the end of October 2024. The latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) indicate the growth of the sector. This comes after MNRE’s flagship scheme-PM Surya Ghar was launched, earlier this year. The new scheme aims at boosting the growth of residential […]

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J&K Discom Issues Tender To Expand Rooftop Solar Projects

The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has released a tender seeking vendors to boost rooftop solar. KPDCL has issued the tender to expedite the growth of rooftop solar in the state. The bid seeks end-to-end solutions to develop rooftop solar projects in the state. The last date for tender submission is December 15, 2024. […]

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UP To Use Hybrid Rooftop Solar For Govt Buildings, Issues Tender

The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has issued a tender to accelerate the adoption of hybrid rooftop solar systems. The state’s nodal agency for clean energy plans to deploy these systems on government buildings. Hybrid rooftop solar systems integrate grid-connected rooftop solar installations with additional battery backup. This setup enables the […]

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Rooftop Solar Can Increase Local Temperature, Says Research

A recent research showed that rooftop solar can raise temperatures during the daytime and lower them at nighttime. These findings were based on a city-wise simulation on photovoltaic solar panels on rooftops. The research indicated that the conventional photovoltaic solar panels may increase temperatures on hot days and lower them at night, said new modelling. […]

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Gensol Bags 23 MW Rooftop Solar Contract In UAE

Gensol Engineering Limited has announced that it has been awarded a prestigious contract by UAE’s leading sustainable development and clean energy development company for the design, construction, and long-term operation and maintenance of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for the engineering facilities of a leading aviation company in Dubai. With a total installed capacity of 23,178 kWp (23 […]

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PM Surya Ghar Adds Service Charges Under Rooftop Solar

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently clarified the provision of a ‘Service Charge’ added under the Operational Guidelines for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna. The MNRE included a service charge equivalent to 1% of the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) component for residential consumers, amounting to Rs. 657 crores. The MNRE […]

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NVVN Issues EPC Tender For Developing Rooftop Solar Projects

NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a subsidiary of the NTPC has now issued a tender seeking EPC players to develop rooftop solar projects of the company. NVVN, has planned to develop several rooftop solar projects across India on government and private buildings. The tender mandated developing these projects and also taking care of Operations […]

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MNRE Wants Discoms To Make Rooftop Solar Payments Online

In order to further streamline the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar scheme, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has urged the states to alter the functioning of discoms. Discoms are the key offices which regulate the rooftop solar affairs in their jurisdiction. In a latest communication of the MNRE to the states, […]

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Resentment Among TN MSMEs Against Additional Rooftop Solar Charges

Rooftop solar consumers across Tamil Nadu are now miffed with the additional charges levied by the state unlike many other Indian states which are promoting rooftop solar. The state agencies are now levying network or wheeling charges from the prosumers in the state. In a recent development, several Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) associations […]

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