Government Sanctions Phase-II of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme

The approval aims at accomplishing the ambitious targets of 40 GW cumulative capacity from Rooftop Solar (RTS) Projects by 2022. The programme will be executed with overall central financial assistance of Rs 11,814 crore.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 21/02/2019 | By Moulin

India’s Total Solar Energy Generation Capacity Stands at 28 GW: Reports

Solitary 1,446 MW of new capacity additions were made in the October-December 2018 period, of which 990 MW was in utility-scale solar and 456 MW in rooftop solar.

Business | 21/02/2019 | By Moulin

Nagpur to Implement Rs.1,000 Crore Solar Project, Aims to Power 1.30 Lakh Street Lights

The companies will develop solar infrastructure worth over Rs.300 crore at their own cost inside eight months. The companies will operate and maintain the systems for 20 years. NMC will pay Rs. 945.34 crore to the companies over 20 years

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 19/02/2019 | By Moulin

Argentina, the 72nd Country to Ink Framework Agreement of ISA

The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the official three-day visit of Argentinian President Mauricio Macri to India by Argentina's Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie in the attendance of ISA's Director-General Upendra Tripathy

Business | 19/02/2019 | By Moulin

Amazon Aims to Deploy RE, Focus on Reducing its Carbon Footprint

To achieve that goal, the online retail giant says it will use more renewable energy like solar power; have more packages delivered in electric vans; and push suppliers to remake their packaging

Business | 19/02/2019 | By Moulin

MNRE Secures Rs.1.75 Billion for RE Research and Technology Development Program

It is projected to make the renewable industry more competitive along with self-sustainable and lucrative. The RETD has registered R&D priorities of several areas and their technology gaps

Policies & Regulations | 22/02/2019 | By Moulin

NTPC Ltd Provides Interim Dividend of Rs. 2,951.88 crore for FY 2018-19

The RTGS advice for the transfer of Rs. 1,739.61 crore to Government of India, being the share of Government of India in the interim dividend, was presented to R.K.Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power and Ministry of New & Renewable Energy by Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC

Business | 22/02/2019 | By Moulin

SECI Elected as Renewable Energy Implementing Agency of India

The appointment is in association with Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grant of Connectivity, Long-term Access and Medium-term Open Access in inter-State Transmission and related matters) (Seventh Amendment) Regulations, 2019,to facilitate the application of connectivity and L TA in ISTS network

Policies & Regulations | 22/02/2019 | By Moulin

Sungrow Surpasses 3 GW of its Inverter Shipment in India

Main products being sold are the company’s central inverters such as SG3125HV inverter station. Likewise, Sungrow is also presenting its featured C&I string inverters and energy storage products to better serve the local customers

Energy Storage | 22/02/2019 | By Moulin

Pune Set to Install 52,000 LED Streetlights

The project received sanctions during the civic standing committee meeting.The streetlights that already have moreover CFL or other lights will be interchanged with LEDs in the successive phases

Other Energy Applications / Lighting | 22/02/2019 | By Moulin

Piaggio Vehicles to Unveil Electric 3-Wheelers in India

The establishment, which retails small commercial vehicles together in cargo and passenger segments, anticipates to upgrade most of its products to cater to BS VI emission standards by the end of 2019

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 22/02/2019 | By Moulin

Maharashtra Releases Tender for Solar Rooftop Projects worth 5 MW

The ephemeral scope of work for selected bidder will include the Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of the cumulative 5 MW capacity rooftop projects

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 22/02/2019 | By Moulin

Wind Now Supports 14% of Europe’s Electricity Mix: WindEurope

Denmark had the maximum share of wind in its electricity last year (41%) trailed by Ireland (28%) and Portugal (24%). Wind was 21% of Germany’s electricity.Europe now has 189 GW of wind power capacity: 171 GW onshore and 18 GW offshore

Renewable energy / Wind Power | 22/02/2019 | By Moulin

Hyundai Steel And World Vision India Jointly Install Solar Street Lights in TN Villages

This initiative is part of the Happy Safe Village Project, Tamil Nadu which aims at protection and safety to the communities in these villages. This Solar Street Lamps will help to shrink the carbon footprint

Other Energy Applications / Lighting | 22/02/2019 | By Moulin

SolarEdge Attains Growth of 39% in Q4, Revenue up at $263.7 Million

Though, the company’s net income plummeted 34% in Q4 at USD 12.9 million, from USD 19.5 million in the same period a year ago

Business | 21/02/2019 | By Moulin