Ghaziabad Man Makes First Solar-powered Car In India

5 days, 4 hours ago

House panel calls for single-window system, template for power purchase pacts

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha’s Estimates Committee has recommended that the renewable energy ministry come up with a single-window system and develop standardized power purchase agreement templates while setting definite timelines for various approvals to expedite the signing of such pacts. The panel, in its latest report tabled in Lok Sabha, has said that the Union ministry of new and …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Data dive: Dark clouds hover over India’s solar story

Live Mint

Recent charges of bribery by a US government agency against the Adani Group and its leadership have cast an unexpected spotlight on the Solar Energy Corporation of India—until now a relatively unknown company run by the central government. Solar’s share of electricity generated from renewable sources has Widening gap Of the 66 GW of solar power capacity installed as of …

India Energy Power Solar Solar Power Capacity Discoms

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Madhya Pradesh's Renewable Energy Output Grows 14 Times: CM Mohan

Deccan Chronicle

Bhopal: Power generation from the renewable energy sources in Madhya Pradesh has increased by 14 times to 7,000 MW in the last 12 years. Madhya Pradesh is a leading state in generation of power from the renewable energy sources in the country, he said. The electricity generated from the Rewa solar power project in Madhya Pradesh is cheaper than that …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Gujarat leads India in solar rooftop installations under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

New Indian Express

As part of its ambitious renewable energy goals, the Union Government aims to achieve 1 crore rooftop solar installations in the residential sector by 2027. A senior official remarked, “The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aligns with India’s broader goals of transitioning to clean energy, reducing carbon emissions, and empowering citizens with affordable and sustainable power. This initiative will …

India Gujarat Leads

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Housing and urban affairs secretary reviews preparations for start of RRTS corridor's Delhi section

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, Housing and Urban Affairs Secretary Srinivas Katikithala on Sunday took stock of the preparations for commencement of operations on the Delhi section of the RRTS corridor. Housing and urban affairs secretary reviews preparations for start of RRTS corridor's Delhi section He also inaugurated solar power plant at the Ghaziabad station, a statement said. The National Capital Region Transport …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Letters to the Editor: ‘Solar glut’ isn’t a solar problem — it’s a transmission and battery problem

LA Times

The Westlands Solar Park near the town of Lemoore in California’s San Joaquin Valley. To the editor: Every month, California throws away enough solar and wind energy to power half a million homes — not because we don’t need it, but because our system is designed to waste it. Until we align our grid operators’ incentives with our clean energy …

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1 month ago

Delhi govt inaugurates one-stop solar power portal

Hindustan Times

Delhi chief minister Atishi on Wednesday launched the “Delhi Solar Portal”, a one-stop window for consumers to access empanelled vendors for installation of rooftop solar panels, register for subsidies and incentives, as well as estimate the solar power generation potential and earnings from their rooftops. The “Delhi Solar Policy” was launched in March, to transform at least 25% of power …

Delhi Power Solar

1 month, 1 week ago

Will give Rs 75,000 to Rs 80,000 to every household for installing solar panels: PM Modi in Jharkhand

India TV News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed an election rally in Jharkhand and said the Centre will give Rs 75,000 to Rs 80,000 to every household for installing solar panels. We will give Rs 75,000 to Rs 80,000 to every household for installing solar panels. The electricity that will be generated from it will have zero electricity bill and if …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

How well the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, a solar revolution, is faring across India

India Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious PM Surya Ghar Yojana is bringing significant relief to residents across India through solar power subsidies and installations. The power department also gave their full support.” Surendra, who works as a teacher, installed a 3 KW solar panel for Rs 1.8 lakh and got a subsidy of Rs 1.08 lakh. He spoke about the installation …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Empowering Women Through Solar: A Transformative Force for Sustainable Development

The Hindu

Solar, a game changer in women’s empowerment, has the potential to transform the energy landscape, empowering women and driving societal progress. By decentralising power generation, solar empowers women, particularly in developing countries, by providing clean and affordable energy. This shift empowers women, particularly women, making them direct participants in the economy and catalysts for change. Solar also employs more women …

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2 months ago

India's Solar Imports to Soar to $30B by 2030

Deccan Chronicle

India's solar imports could surge to $30B by 2030 due to the country's reliance on imports. The country installed 15 GW of solar capacity in FY 2024, raising the total capacity to 90.8 GW by September 2024. However, to meet its 2030 goal of 500 GW in renewable energy, India needs to add 65-70 GW each year. India needs to …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Give residents more time to install rooftop solar plants: Kataria to Chandigarh admn

Hindustan Times

In what could bring major relief to around 4,000 homeowners who were served resumption notices for not installing rooftop solar power plants in September, Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday advised the Chandigarh administration to give residents more time to comply. Kataria on Friday chaired a review meeting with the department of science and technology and …

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3 months ago

Blockchain, smart materials, among innovative projects mooted in PM solar scheme

The Hindu

As part of the ₹75,000-crore PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has announced a ₹500-crore sub-component for “Innovative Projects”, according to a draft notification from the Ministry. Some examples of innovative projects envisioned include “.blockchain-based peer-to-peer RTS, digital solutions for RTS, smart building materials, RTS with EV, grid responsive RTS with battery storage …

Scheme Rts Smart Innovative Projects

3 months, 1 week ago

Solar, wind, hydro and nuclear to power India in years to come: PM Narendra Modi

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India has decided to build its future based on solar, wind, nuclear and hydro power. Under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, PM Modi said every power consumer can become a power producer. “Today’s India is preparing a base not only for today but for the next thousand years”, PM Modi said …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Over 1.3 crore families applied for PM Surya Ghar Yojana: PM Modi

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stated that so far more than 1.3 crore families have registered for the PM Solar Rooftop Scheme since its launch. Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo, in Gandhinagar. "So far, over 1 crore 30 lakh families have registered for the PM Solar Rooftop Scheme, and …

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3 months, 1 week ago

PM interacts with rooftop solar unit scheme beneficiaries in Gujarat

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with beneficiaries of the 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijlee Yojna' in Vavol area of Gujarat capital Gandhinagar. He arrived at Shalin-2 society at around 10 a.m. and interacted with people from several households who have installed solar panels on rooftops as part of the ambitious Central government scheme launched on February 29 with …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

ITI shares surge over 8% on ₹300-crore solar street light systems order in Bihar

Live Mint

Shares of ITI Limited jumped over 8 percent in intra-day trading on Tuesday, September 10, following the company's announcement that it had secured a significant order worth ₹300 crore for the supply and installation of solar streetlight systems in Bihar. ITI Limited, a leading telecom manufacturing company and the country’s first PSU post-independence, confirmed that BREDA had awarded it the …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Speed, scale to help India achieve 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030: PM

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said speed and scale have helped India increase its solar energy capacity by 32-fold in the last ten years and will eventually enable the nation to achieve its target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. In a video message to the International Solar Festival, Modi said, "In the past few …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

India Needs To Manufacture More Good Quality Solar Panels To Be A Green Economy By 2047: Expert

ABP News

ABP Infrastructure Conclave: India still imports a lot of solar cells and panels from different countries. Hence, India needs to manufacture more number of good quality solar panels in the near future to reduce imports and become efficient to achieve our goal of becoming a green economy by 20247, said Prof. S P Gon Chaudhuri, Visiting Professor, IIEST and Eminent …

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4 months ago

Hyderabad-based Freyr Energy targets solarisation of 2,500 homes in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu

Freyr Energy, a leading Hyderabad-based rooftop solar company, targets solarisation of 2,500 homes, or have an additional capacity of 10-plus MW in Andhra Pradesh, as part of its renewed focus on Tier-1 to Tier-4 cities, following the launch of PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and the DISCOMs’ active participation in it. In an interview to The Hindu, Freyr Energy Co-Founder …

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4 months, 1 week ago

U.P. marching ahead in solar energy field: Min

Hindustan Times

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh was establishing nine solar parks with a total capacity of 3840 MW, out of which 528 MW of electricity production had already started, energy minister AK Sharma said here on Wednesday, claiming that the state had taken significant strides in the field of renewable energy. Under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, solar energy plants will be installed …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh Govt Signs Solar MoU With NVVN

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday signed an MoU for the solarization of government buildings with the support of NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited. Naidu said the government of Andhra Pradesh is keen to promote solar rooftop systems in the domestic sector and government institutions under the PM Surya Ghar scheme launched by the Centre. The NTPC Vidyut …

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4 months, 1 week ago

A.P. Energy Minister calls for implementing ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’ on a large scale

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has directed the power utilities to strive to implement the ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’ on a large scale with the involvement of the government departments, all stakeholders and the general public to make the scheme a success and, thereby, achieve its objectives. Addressing a meeting of officials of the AP Eastern …

Surya Ghar

5 months ago

Palm-sized drone uses solar power, smashes records

China Daily

The palm-sized solar-powered CoulombFly drone. XINHUA A palm-sized Chinese drone weighing less than a sheet of paper has captured widespread media attention because its innovative motor allows it to continue flying as long as it receives sunlight. Natural sunlight can be a potential alternative as an energy source, but the smaller a drone gets, the less surface area it has …

Power Drone Solar Power Motor Coulombfly Micro Aerial Vehicles

5 months, 1 week ago

U.P’s longest solar park to come up on Bundelkhand expressway

Hindustan Times

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh’s longest solar park will come up on the Bundelkhand Expressway, covering 1,700 hectares. Efforts are also underway to establish an industrial corridor along the Bundelkhand Expressway, spanning from Etawah to Chitrakoot, specifically in Banda and Jalaun. The UPEIDA has allocated 1,700 hectares of land for the solar park between the main carriageway and the service road along …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan set to emerge as hub of solar power components with changes in renewable energy policy

The Hindu

Rajasthan is set to emerge as the hub of assembling and manufacturing of solar power components following the changes made in the renewable energy policy for land allotment to the projects at concessional rates. The State Cabinet had earlier this month amended the renewable energy policy as well as the rules governing the allotment of land for renewable energy-based power …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

International Solar Festival in India by ISA: Date, Venue, Aims, and Objectives

The Quint

First International Solar Festival in India: The inaugural edition of International Solar Festival is all set to take place in India in New Delhi in September 2024. This will be a groundbreaking event organized by the International Solar Alliance to bring together solar power stakeholders from around the world to share knowledge, promote innovation, and build international collaborations towards a …

India Solar International Solar Festival

5 months, 4 weeks ago

Rising domestic solar cell production will curb imports from China

Hindustan Times

India expects a surge in domestic solar cell-making capacity in the coming months, which will help reduce its dependence on imported materials from China to manufacture solar panels, the country’s top renewable energy official said. A private security guard walks between rows of photovoltaic solar panels inside a solar power plant at Raisan village near Gandhinagar, Gujarat The nation’s cells …

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6 months ago

Two government schools yet to get solar panels due to infra issues in Ludhiana

Hindustan Times

While other government schools are availing benefits of solar panels installed in their premises as the amount of their electricity bill gets deducted from the power generated by these panels, two schools in the city, Government Senior Secondary School, Jagraon Bridge, and GSSS, Engine Shed, are denied the benefit of the same due to infrastructure issues. The district education office …

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6 months ago

Sun Machines

The Economist

Your browser does not support this video. ↓ Here comes the sun the past and a possible future Global useful energy consumption* 1880 1900 1920 Traditional biomass Coal 1940 1960 Other renewables 1980 Nuclear 2000 Coal Gas Oil 2020 Fast- transition scenario† 2040 Solar P2X‡ Wind 2060 25 0 50 75 100 125 Terawatt hours, ’000 Sources: Rupert Way; Our …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

The solar breakthrough that could help the US compete With China

Live Mint

The biggest investor in U.S. solar manufacturing is embracing a new technology that reduces the cost of producing the panels, potentially bolstering efforts to build a supply chain outside of China for an industry crucial to the energy transition. Hanwha’s Qcells unit, one of the biggest solar-panel makers outside China, is building a multibillion-dollar solar supply chain in Georgia. Qcells …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Surya Ghar scheme: Balance consumer equity with discom stability

Live Mint

The recent launch of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a major step towards meeting India’s ambitious target of generating 40 gigawatts of rooftop solar energy by 2026-27. Having built detailed models on stakeholders, incentives and costs as well as benefits, our initial findings indicate that there is a notable disparity in the payback period for different …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ghaziabad: Sahibabad station gets RRTS’ first electric-vehicle charging facility

Hindustan Times

Ghaziabad: The Regional Rapid Transit System station at Sahibabad has got the corridor’s first electric vehicle charging station where commuters and even non-commuters, can charge their EVs on the station premises itself, senior officials of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation, the agency developing the RRTS project, said. The charging station caters to various EV models, including cars and two-wheelers …

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8 months ago

Solar power potential in India has decreased over last three decades: Study

Hindustan Times

A recent study has highlighted that with a decreased trend in solar radiations over most of the country, the solar power potential in India has decreased over the last three decades. The technical potential of solar power has a significant decreasing trend in most of the selected stations, which is alarming. As solar radiation intensity has been decreasing and there …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Ghaziabad admin seeks pvt vehicles for election duty, owners object

Hindustan Times

The Ghaziabad regional transport department has sent a list of at least 4,300 private vehicles to district officials because they want to acquire these vehicles for election purposes, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. Transport officials said that a list of 4,300 private vehicles including 700-800 private vehicles like SUVs was sent to the district administration. The officials …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Why India's role in shaping a sustainable energy future is a beacon of cooperation

Firstpost

In these complex geo-political challenges on renewable energy, some of the Indian initiatives like the International Solar Alliance, Global Bio-Fuel Alliances, and the initiative on Green Hydrogen provide the base for the fruition of global cooperation in the domain of renewable energy sector which will ensure energy justice globally. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “We set up the International …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Will new solar power rules boost production? | Explained

The Hindu

The story so far: To incentivise India’s solar module manufacturing industry, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has brought into effect from April 1 an executive order, The Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules Order, 2019. This became necessary because India’s solar industry, its claim of indigenousness notwithstanding, is heavily reliant on imports of cheaper and comparable-quality …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Battery manufacturer Luminous opens solar panel factory with 250 MW production capacity

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Luminous Power Technologies, an energy storage solutions company, inaugurated its solar panel factory in Uttarakhand on Thursday with a production capacity of 250 MW, expandable up to 1 GW. The plant, spread over 10 acres in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, will be fully automated and equipped with the latest solar module manufacturing technologies, the company said. “The Solar Panel Factory …

Solar Solar Panel Factory

9 months ago

India's solar surge: A look at ambitious plans, actual progress, and funding trends

India Today

During his address at the India Today Conclave, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined ambitious plans for the next five years, particularly in solar energy. INDIA'S SOLAR PARK PROGRESS A total of 51 solar parks were sanctioned across various states in India, with a combined capacity of 37.74 GW by 2023. Andhra Pradesh has five parks with a total capacity of …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Delhites can get free electricity for consuming 400 units under new Solar Policy

India Today

The Aam Aadmi Party notified the Delhi Solar Policy 2023 on Saturday, under which residents consuming over 400 units of electricity, and having solar panels installed on their roofs, will get zero electricity bills. The Delhi government already provides 200 units of free electricity to every household and, under the Delhi Solar Policy 2023, even those consuming over 400 units …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Rooftop solar panels to be installed on 645 government buildings in Delhi

India Today

The Delhi government has approved a proposal for the installation of 50 megawatt grid-connected rooftop systems on 645 buildings of different departments and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Delhi Power Minister Atishi, who has approved the solar plant installation initiative, said the move is aligned with the recently approved solar policy of the government. Under the approved plan, around 645 …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Budget: Solar is govt’s new mantra for cheaper, reliable power

Hindustan Times

The Delhi government will set up solar plants on the rooftops of all government buildings in 2024-25 to give a targetted push towards green energy, finance minister Atishi said during the Delhi Budget address on Monday, adding that a target of generating 4500 MW or around 25% of Delhi’s total power supply through solar energy by 2027 has been set. …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Solar power scheme gets Modi Cabinet's nod, Rs 60,000 subsidy, 300 units free for 1 crore homes

India TV News

Families will get up to Rs 60,000 subsidy for setting up rooftop solar panel systems, and 300 units of free electricity under Centre's mega push for switching to solar power after the Modi cabinet gave its approval for PM-Surya Ghar: Mufti Bijli Yojna. The government will invest Rs 75,021 crore, under which one crore households will get financial assistance for …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena suspends Delhi Solar Policy 2024

The Hindu

Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, on February 28, suspended the solar policy of the Delhi government announced by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal last month. Making amendments to State Solar Policy 2016 that resulted in 1500 MW of solar power installed capacity in Delhi, the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party government has come out with a more consumer-friendly Solar …

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10 months ago

Pioneering solar energy solutions for sustainable future

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Green Power Solutions, a leading provider of solar energy solutions, continues its commitment to the sustainable development by integrating solar power into various industrial and commercial sectors. With a focus on environmental sustainability and cost efficiency, Green Power Solutions offers a comprehensive range of services, including design, engineering, procurement, installation, and maintenance of solar power plants. Established in …

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10 months ago

India seeks to boost rooftop solar, especially for its remote areas

The Hindu

Just a few years ago, someone who wanted to install a rooftop solar connection in India faced getting multiple approvals, finding a reliable company to install the panels and spending heavily before seeing the first surge of clean energy. “We had to get 45 signatures to set up a small rooftop solar connection in 2021,” said Shreya Mishra, CEO of …

India Energy Electricity Power Solar New Delhi Rooftop

10 months ago

India wants to hook its population onto clean energy by boosting rooftop solar

Associated Press

BENGALURU, India — Just a few years ago, someone who wanted to install a rooftop solar connection in India faced getting multiple approvals, finding a reliable company to install the panels and spending heavily before seeing the first surge of clean energy. “We had to get 45 signatures to set up a small rooftop solar connection in 2021,” said Shreya …

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10 months ago

Solar Rooftop: UP to light up 25 lakh low-income households

Hindustan Times

Uttar Pradesh aims to light up 25 lakh low-income households through rooftop solar power as a part of the PM Suryodaya Yojna. UP to light up 25 lakh low-income households with solar rooftops Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22, immediately after his return to New Delhi after the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Rooftop Solar Scheme Can Double the Capacity

Deccan Chronicle

Despite healthy growth, solar rooftop capacity has touched only 11 GW in the past five years. The rooftop solar capacity in the past five years increased to 11.1 GW as of December 2023 from 1.8 GW as of March 2019. The pace of installations in the rooftop solar segment has been constrained by various implementation challenges including delays in providing …

Solar Rooftop Scheme

10 months, 2 weeks ago

A sunshine initiative: The Hindu Editorial on the government’s rooftop solar panel plan

The Hindu

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s interim Budget day speech reiterated a plan by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to supply power to one crore households in the country using rooftop solar panels. What is known so far is that households that have a monthly electricity consumption of less than 300 units a month will be able to install a mid-sized system with …

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