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Taaleri SolarWind II Fund Invests in 336 MW Wind Farm in Texas

The Taaleri SolarWind II fund has, together with AIP, Ilmarinen, and Akuo Energy acquired 93 percent of the equity in the 336 MW Escalade wind farm in Texas The Taaleri SolarWind II fund has, together with AIP, Ilmarinen, and Akuo Energy acquired 93 percent of the equity in the Escalade wind farm in Texas. Taaleri […]

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As Farmers Switch to Solar Pumps, Experts Fear Groundwater Exploitation

Though the off-grid solar pumps have made life easy for farmers in many villages across India, many fear they are likely to lead to over-exploitation of groundwater.  In Maharashtra’s Jalgaon village, many farmers spend sleepless nights to irrigate their fields, as power for irrigation isn’t available during the daytime for 15 days a month, but Dattaji […]

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Haryana to Distribute 50,000 Solar Pumps to Farmers

50,000 solar pumps will be given to farmers and ‘gaushalas’ in Haryana with the assistance of the NABARD, according to State Renewable Energy Minister Fifty thousand solar pumps will be given to farmers and ‘gaushalas‘ in Haryana with the assistance of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), according to the Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy […]

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Government To Launch Solar Scheme for Farmers

Indian Power Minister declares the launch of a new solar scheme for farmers to earn more income from their farmlands through solar panels. The Indian government plans to launch a solar scheme for farmers that will ensure a minimum annual income of Rs 1 lakh, according to the power minister R K Singh. The Minister […]

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Vidarbha Farmers in Maharashtra to Get 3900 Solar Pumps

MSEDCL has launched a drive to provide solar farm pumps to Vidarbha’s farmers under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Pump Yojana (MSKY). According to Maharashtra State Electric Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) official, over 3,900 farmers will get the pumps soon. Around 50 of them have already been provided these pumps after the code restriction was lifted. […]

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PGCIL Proposes Evacuation System For Potential Solar, Wind Farms in the Western Zone

The Powergrid Corporation of India (PGCIL) recently came up with a detailed proposal for developing a transmission system for the evacuation of power from potential solar and wind energy zones in the western region. The corporation agreed on the proposal during the first Western Region Standing Committee on Transmission (WRSCT) meeting. Subsequently, a petition was […]

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How Mobile Solar Pumping System Can Revolutionize Indian Farming

Nowadays, in such cases where farmers are still out of the reach of the electrical grid and don’t have proper irrigation facility, the adoption of solar via innovative ways has helped them in fulfilling their irrigation needs.  Solar has been adopted in rural areas in the country at a rapid pace on the back […]

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Anesco Picks EDF Energy & Upside For Solar and Battery Farm Trading Deal

EDF Energy will provide Anesco with a guaranteed minimum revenue to give income certainty. France-based EDF Energy in a partnership with technology partner Upside Energy has signed a deal with Anesco, one of UK’s largest renewable energy companies, to optimise a combined 16 MW of solar and battery assets at the Clayhill solar farm. This unique […]

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MNRE Seeks Suggestions on Draft Guidelines For Installation of Solar Pumps/Plants By Farmers

Stakeholders have until March 22, 2019, to send their comments/ suggestions/ views on the draft guidelines. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notice inviting suggestions and comments from stakeholders on the draft guidelines for implementation of the scheme for farmers for installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants. […]

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