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India sanctions scheme to develop 10 Solar Zones having at least 10000 hectares of land

The Government o India has directed authorization to implement the scheme for setting up of 10 ‘Solar Zones’ each having at least 10000 hectares of govt. or privately owned uncultivable and fallow land in one or more than one patches to encourage solar PV project developers, investors and manufacturers to help achieve the nation’s massive […]

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New Studies exhibits the True Costs of Fossil Fuels & Value of Solar Photovoltaics

Two new studies published in Review Journal (MRS E and S) MRS Energy and Sustainability, by Carol Olson and Frank Lenzmann emphasizes the true economic, social and environmental benefits of solar PV compared to fossil fuels, in regards to the supply chain of all relevant fuels. In their new studies, Authors Carol Olson and Frank […]

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Tamil Nadu to produce 3,000 MW of power in next three years through solar rooftop

Tamil Nadu is planning to produce 3,000 MW of power in next three years through solar rooftop and develop green villages. Speaking on the sideline of 15th edition of CII Green Power 2016 P Thangamani, Minister for Electricity, Prohibition and Excise said that the state has developed a vision to become a global leader in […]

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Solar Park in India: Scope, Status, Achievement, and Challenges

India, with its large population and rapidly growing economy, needs access to clean, cheap and reliable sources of energy.  The government with the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission has been promoting ecologically sustainable growth while addressing India’s energy security challenge. The Government of India’s ambitious plan to add 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022 […]

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By 2019 we will be in a position to deliver modules with 18.6% efficiency: Sujoy Ghosh, Country Head, First Solar, India

First Solar is one of the leading global providers of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solar systems. The company’s integrated power plant solutions deliver an economically attractive alternative to fossil-fuel electricity generation today. In an interview with Sujoy Ghosh, Country Head, First Solar, India shares his views on the various initiatives taken by the Government and company’s […]

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CLP India, Suzlon form JV for 100MW solar project in Telangana

CLP India, one of the largest foreign investors in the Indian power sector, and Suzlon Group have formed joint venture for a 100 MW solar project at Veltoor in Telangana. As per the agreement signed between CLP India and Suzlon, CLP India acquired 49% stake in SE Solar, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) set-up by […]

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Average costs for electricity generated by solar and wind could decrease by 59% by 2025: IRENA

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in its latest report revealed that average costs for electricity generated by solar and wind technologies could decrease by between 26 and 59 per cent by 2025. The report, The Power to Change: Solar and Wind Cost Reduction Potential to 2025, finds that with the right regulatory and policy frameworks in […]

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Delhi aims to generate 1GW solar power by 2020

The Delhi Government on monday approved solar policy to make the national capital a solar city with installation of 1 GW solar power capacity in next five years(2020). The state government also proposed to double it to 2GW by 2025. The policyoutlines a combination of regulations, mandates, incentives, and tax breaks for the growth of […]

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Piyush Goyal to Inaugurate National Workshop on Rooftop Solar Power on 7th June

Power, Coal, and New & Renewable Energy Minister, Piyush Goyal to inaugurate National Workshop on Roof Top Solar (RTS) Power on 7th June 2016. Upendra Tripathy, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said the aim of the workshop is to act as a helpdesk and felicitate people in installing rooftop solar projects. Addressing reporters […]

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