According to recent reports, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has witnessed a significant surge in its payments to wind and solar developers in February 2023. The payments made to the developers have grown by a whopping 62% on a year-on-year basis, highlighting the government’s increasing focus on renewable energy sources. SECI, which is…
India, one of the world’s leading nations in renewable energy, has announced plans to set up ultra mega solar parks with a combined capacity of 40GW. The initiative is aimed at promoting the use of clean energy sources and reducing the country’s carbon footprint. The project will be developed across multiple states in India and…
The Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) has announced plans to strengthen the transmission system in Rajasthan to support the development of solar energy zones in the state. The move is part of the government’s efforts to promote renewable energy and reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels. Rajasthan is one of the leading states…
Researchers have discovered that growing crops at solar farms can improve the efficiency of the solar panels. The study was conducted by scientists at the University of Arizona and was published in the journal “Nature Sustainability”. According to the researchers, when crops are grown around the solar panels, they create a cooler microclimate that helps…
India’s solar energy capacity has witnessed a remarkable growth, reaching 54 GW with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 41.39%, according to recent data released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The country’s solar energy capacity has grown from a mere 2.6 GW in 2014 to 54 GW as of December 2022,…
India’s plan to ease solar import curbs has created concerns for local manufacturers, as they fear increased competition from foreign players in the solar energy sector. The government’s proposal to remove import duties and other restrictions on solar equipment has led to fears that it could lead to a flood of cheap imports and hurt…
In a major move towards clean energy, India has announced plans to export solar power to other countries. The government is set to establish a framework for the export of solar power, which would involve selling electricity generated from solar panels to other countries in need of clean energy. India, which is currently the third-largest…
SJVN Limited, a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh, has announced plans to construct a 700 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The project is expected to provide clean, renewable energy to the region and help reduce India’s carbon footprint. According to sources, the new…
CCSM Bureau Indian firms ONGC Tripura Power Company Limited (OTPC) and Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) have joined forces to install up to 250 MW/500 MWh battery energy storage capacity in the northeastern state of Assam. The companies last week unveiled a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will pave the way for the creation…
CCMS Bureau Ladakh’s much-anticipated mega solar power project has been delayed and is now expected to be fully operational by 2026. The project, which was initially slated to be completed by 2024, will now take an additional two years to be completed. The reason for the delay is cited as logistical challenges in accessing the…
