Rooftop Solar Generation

Gas reserves dwindling, future lies with solar energy: Tripura power min

Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath asserted that the future of the northeastern state lies with solar energy as power generation from natural gas-based plants is witnessing a steep decline due to a shortage of supply. He said four of the five gas-based power plants in the state have witnessed a dip in production. Speaking at a programme in Durgachowmuhani in Dhalai district on Monday, he said, "The Palatana power plant, which is supposed to produce 726 MW of power daily, is now producing only 520 MW, while Manarchak power plant is producing 60 MW out of its installed capacity of 100 MW. At RC Nagar plant, NEEPCO is producing 80 MW out of its installed capacity of 135 MW, while Rokhia is producing 80 MW against its installed capacity of 63 MW." Currently, the northeastern state requires an average of 370 MW of power daily, which will go up to 700 MW by 2030. All the gas power plants also send power to neighbouring states. "Power generation is reducing due to a shortage of gas su

Solar policy 2024 in Delhi: Rooftop system to mint 'zero' electricity bills

CM Kejriwal said the aims of Delhi Solar Policy 2024 are to reduce Delhi's air pollution and help fight inflation by bringing the electricity bills of non-subsidized residential consumers to zero

How can Sonam Wangchuk's latest innovation clear Delhi's toxic air?

Innovator Sonam Wangchuk's carbon-neutral building stays warm in freezing conditions and can keep the air in Delhi-NCR clean. Business Standard's Nazia Iqbal caught up with him in Ladakh to know more

Even in India's sunny cities, rooftop solar systems come under a cloud

Inconsistent regulatory policies, high costs, patchy implementation of subsidy scheme and lack of awareness are some of the hurdles

Rooftop solar generation hits a discom snag

Distribution companies see such renewable energy cuts into sources as competition