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COVER STORY: India Eyes Historic Rise Of Solar Cell Manufacturers

So far, 2024 has been a remarkable year for the Indian solar industry. Not only has it met expectations so far in terms of capacity additions, it has also delivered a huge fillip to the rooftop solar sector, thanks to PM Surya Ghar and new momentum in promising schemes like PM-KUSUM, besides record additions in […]

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Majority Of Punjab’s Govt Buildings Not Solarised, Indicates Data

The latest data released by the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) reveals that the majority of government buildings in the state lack access to solar power. Most of these buildings do not have rooftop solar facilities, indicating a heavy reliance on grid electricity. This data emerges at a time when several state governments are actively […]

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How To Ensure Safety at Rooftop Solar Power Plants

By-Rishikesh Mishra and Lanvin Concessao Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including health, are intrinsically intertwined with access to energy, highlighting the potential of clean energy solutions in improving health and human development outcomes. Various programs are seeking to electrify 98,000 health facilities across the world, using clean and decentralized renewable energy solutions, primarily solar power and […]

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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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Powering India’s Net-Zero: Navigating Challenges in Renewable Integration

India’s journey to a net-zero energy future demands an extensive transformation in its power market. As the country intensifies efforts to increase renewable energy (RE) capacity and to realise its 2030 and later net zero goals, numerous challenges—structural, financial, and operational—are emerging, presenting formidable obstacles to integrating a growing share of RE into the national […]

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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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The Rise of Solar Co-ops: Collective Action for Installation Initiatives

By-Shreesh Chaturvedi  India, now the world’s most populous country with 1.4 billion people, faces heightened energy demands due to its expanding population and robust economic growth. In response, the country has committed to reducing its carbon intensity by over 45% by 2030, achieving 50% of its total electric power capacity from renewable sources by 2030, […]

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India’s Solar Sector Buoyant On New Growth Trajectory

FY24-25 is likely to be remembered as a milestone year for India’s solar sector. Not only is capacity addition this year expected to hit a new high, but the year is also likely to see the 25 GW mark breached for the first time, with almost 15 GW added in H1 itself. Significantly, the spike […]

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