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NTPC to invest Rs 50,000 crore to add 10GW solar energy capacity by 2022
The source also said the company intends to capitalise on real time power market, which is just three months away
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Bank of America lends over Rs 350 cr to Solar firm Fourth Partner Energy
Fourth Partner will deploy the proceeds to grow its solar operational portfolio over the next 18 months
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One million schoolkids around the world build and light solar lamps
Each student carried with them the equipment to build a solar lamp - LED lights, solar panels, wires and bright yellow light holders.
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AP discoms seek steep cut in solar, wind tariffs across all existing PPAs
Ask APERC to slash tariffs by 40-62% for PPAs and PSAs entered between 2012 and 2017 involving around 7,500 Mw of capacity
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Ready for low-powered thermoelectrics?
Several types of experimental thermoelectric generators are being tested out in labs, and under real-life conditions
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Time to pass on wind, solar subsidies to emerging technologies: Bill Gates
US states including New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts see proposed offshore wind farms in the Atlantic Ocean as crucial ingredients to phase out fossil fuels and fight climate change
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AIIB to provide $100 million loan to L&T Infrastructure Finance
Loan proceeds to be used to lend to wind, solar infrastructure projects in India
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WTO rules for India in dispute with US on solar-panel incentives
The ruling could further inflame US-Indian tensions at a time when the two trade partners are engaged in an escalating tit-for-tat tariff battle
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Solar energy installations drop to 49% in Q1 over lack of fund availability
1,737 Mw solar installations in India in Q1 2019 vs 3,377 Mw added in Q1 2018. 32% of the new power capacity added in Q1 2019 was solar
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Elections take a toll on solar; new installations down by 49% in Q1 2019
Solar investments in Q1 2019 totaled over $2.8 billion, 12% lower than Q1 2018
India can cut costs by switching kerosene subsidies to solar energy: Study
The report shows support for off-grid solar could be made directly to households, through manufacturers or as subsidized credit through financial institutions
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GST favours coal power over solar generation: Study
Post GST, cost of thermal power generation dips 1.6%
Solar energy installations drop 15%, tariff caps biggest concern
The market is adjusting to the safeguard duty regime, but much will depend on Chinese solar policy and installation goals in the future
The 1-in-10 achievement
The share of renewable energy in generation is reaching 10 per cent, and the country's first gigawatt-scale floating solar tender is out
Centre's solar energy tender to scale up Waaree Energies' 1.5 Gw capacity
Largest panel maker reported to have tied up with winner, Azure, of Centre's project for new manufacturing plant
UP seeks Rs 55 billion investment in Bundelkhand green energy corridor
The Uttar Pradesh government seeks private investments worth Rs 55 billion in the proposed Bundelkhand green energy corridor that is expected to generate 4,000 megawatt (MW) solar power.
Tata Power Solar installs rooftop plant at CCI stadium Mumbai
Tata Power Solar said on Thursday that it has commissioned an 820.8 kilowatt power (kWp) solar rooftop project at the historic Cricket Club of India stadium in the city.
Cap on solar tariffs a threat to capacity addition plans, project viability: Ind-Ra
Any cap on solar power tariffs in future auctions could dampen free market sentiment and prove to be an Achilles heel for the plans of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to achieve the so
Solar eruptions may not be slinky shaped: Study
Solar eruptions may not have slinky-like shapes as commonly believed, according to a study that may help protect satellites in space as well as the electrical grid on Earth in the future.
China welcomes end of EU restrictions on solar panel imports
China on Sunday welcomed the European Union's (EU) decision to not extend anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on imports of Chinese solar panels after they expire on September 3.