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India’s Solar Energy Sector And Opportunities for Startups and Entrepreneurs

India’s solar energy sector is experiencing a remarkable transformation, creating abundant opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs. With the government’s ambitious targets and supportive policies, this sector is becoming a hotspot for innovation and investment. Growing Solar Capacity India aims to achieve 300 GW of solar capacity by 2030, a significant leap from its current capacity […]

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India Overtakes China As Largest Three-Wheelers EV Market: IEA

International Energy Agency (IEA) in its ‘Global EV Outlook’ report found a rise in the global share of the three-wheeler (3W) market by 13% in 2023 to reach 4.5 million sales. The report found three-wheeler electric vehicles composed a 21% share compared to 18% in 2022. IEA report estimated that almost 1 million electric three-wheelers […]

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Everything You Wanted To Know About India’s Biggest Rooftop Solar Scheme

Made For, Of and By India One of the biggest aspects of the PM Surya Ghar Scheme is the focus on mass markets, by limiting subsidies to systems upto 3kW in size. It is also meant to be a catalyst for India’s domestic manufacturing base for solar equipment, which has struggled to counter Chinese imports […]

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IGEF, NSEFI Study Shares Best Practices On Agrivoltaics Adoption In India

A recent report on ‘Best Practices on Agrivoltaics‘, particularly focusing on India, was shared by Solar Power Europe in collaboration with the Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF) and the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI). It emphasizes the successful adoption of Agrivoltaics in states like Mizoram, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal, showcasing […]

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Husk Power Plans To Commission More Mini-Grids In India: William Brent (CMO)

How did the journey of Husk Power Systems start? Husk Power’s journey started around 2008 with its co-founder, Manoj Sinha, and other like-minded people from Bihar. At that time, rural electrification was a major issue in India and states like Bihar. Husk came into the picture to ensure that the unserved communities in those areas […]

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Avaada Energy Secures Over 1400 MWp Solar Project Across India

Avaada Energy, a key entity in the Avaada Group’s renewable energy division, has recently announced an acquisition of approximately 1400 MWp in solar energy projects through recent tenders issued by central and state government agencies in India. Vineet Mittal, Chairperson of Avaada Group said, “Marking a significant stride in India’s renewable energy journey, Avaada Energy […]

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DRE, Mini-Grids Can Aid In The Growth Of E-Cooking In India: CSE Report

A latest report from the Centre For Science and Environment (CSE) recommended the phasing out of LPG cylinders, used primarily for cooking in India. The CSE researcher advocated for boosting electric cooking (e-cooking) instead. The report also talked about the main challenges in rolling out large-scale adoption of e-cooking in India and the likely solutions […]

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India Has Around 32 GW of RE Projects Under Bidding Stage: RK Singh

Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy RK Singh said in a press conference that no country could excel without sufficient power. “The power shortage in India has come down from around 4.5% in 2014 to less than 1% today,” he said.  He added, “Electricity is the most important infrastructure, which is a sine qua […]

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The Success Story of Solar Lighting in Rural Landscapes

By Shashank Donthi, CEO of Hynetic Electronics Solar lighting in rural landscapes have gained popularity and extensive deployment in India due to their eco-friendly nature and cost-effectiveness. These lights harness solar energy during the day using photovoltaic panels and store it in batteries for illumination during the night. India’s rural communities form the foundation of […]

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