Page 15 - Solar Power
Venkaiah Naidu urges Centre, state govts to go for solar power in buildings
Says installation of rooftop solar power plants could also be made mandatory
 "Venkaiah Naidu urges Centre, state govts to go for solar power in buildings")
Direct green power instead of grid-fed could help railways more: Study
According to the study, around a quarter of this new solar capacity - up to 5,272 MW - could be fed directly into the railway's overhead lines
 "Direct green power instead of grid-fed could help railways more: Study")
MP awards contracts for cheapest solar power; Rly to draw from seven states
The state discovered lowest tariff of Rs 2.14 a kilowatt/hour so far after applicability of basic customs duty
 "MP awards contracts for cheapest solar power; Rly to draw from seven states")
Trouble for renewable energy producers as peak power demand turns dodgy
Data shows that demand doesn't peak in the day, when solar and wind production is optimum, but at night after the Sun has set
 "Trouble for renewable energy producers as peak power demand turns dodgy")
Vikram Solar to set up 1.5 Gw module manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu
The company said with this facility, its cumulative PV module capacity will reach 2.5 Gw, which is currently the largest in India
 "Vikram Solar to set up 1.5 Gw module manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu")
RInfra-promoted BSES ties up 510 Mw solar and bundled hybrid power
Hybrid power is a bundled mix of solar and wind power, wherein one component is at least 33% of the contracted capacity
 "RInfra-promoted BSES ties up 510 Mw solar and bundled hybrid power")
Reliance's O2C, new energy biz may be valued more than $100 bn: Report
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd's plans for investing Rs 75,000 crore in solar, batteries, fuel cells and hydrogen could create valuation of USD 36 billion for the new energy business
 "Reliance's O2C, new energy biz may be valued more than $100 bn: Report")
KUSUM wilts under poor planning: Multiple repackaging impacts its success
Multiple repackaging has impacted the success of this four-year-old flagship scheme to de-dieselise agriculture through solar-powered pump sets
 "KUSUM wilts under poor planning: Multiple repackaging impacts its success")
Reliance considers bid for Centre's solar incentives in green push
Reliance said last month it plans to build factories to produce solar components, energy storage batteries, electrolysers for making green hydrogen and fuel cells.
 "Reliance considers bid for Centre's solar incentives in green push")
ReNew Power to bet on Solar PLI scheme, plans manufacturing foray
Firm is among top-5 renewable energy players in India with a solar and wind power portfolio of 9.8 Gw of commissioned and under construction capacity
 "ReNew Power to bet on Solar PLI scheme, plans manufacturing foray")
Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani face off in race to solar domination
Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani's $10 billion entry into renewable energy could drive solar tariffs further to ground and ignite bidding wars with fellow billionaire Gautam Adani, industry analysts say
 "Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani face off in race to solar domination")
Indian billionaires face off in race for domination in solar space
India's two richest men are vying to be at the forefront of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambition to ramp up green energy capacity
 "Indian billionaires face off in race for domination in solar space")
Cyclones' record rain in May cloud India's solar power generation
The highest solar generation loss was faced by Karnataka, which saw it declining by 15 per cent over last year
 "Cyclones' record rain in May cloud India's solar power generation")
Ambani, Adani and China
The big boys may well compete, but if you parse Mr Ambani's AGM statement, it appears that RIL would more like to play the role of an input and/or original-equipment-manufacturer than a fierce rival
India's solar power efforts an example to world, says Prince Charles
India, whose solar power efforts are an example to the world, has a vital role to play to accelerate the move towards a zero carbon future, Britain's Prince Charles said on Wednesday.
Adani Group to add 5 Gw green energy a year for next decade, says chairman
In a letter to Adani Enterprises investors, Gautam Adani said group is in sync with India's goal of becoming world's top renewable players, group itself aims to be world's largest solar power producer
 "Adani Group to add 5 Gw green energy a year for next decade, says chairman")
Reliance Industries earns a place in the sun with global solar play
100 GW by 2030 is more than twice the existing renewable capacity of any company in the world
Best of BS Opinion: RIL's mega green push, India's securities mkt & more
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Friday
 "Best of BS Opinion: RIL's mega green push, India's securities mkt & more")
RIL to invest Rs 75,000 cr in clean energy, build 4 giga factories: Ambani
It will also set up a platform for renewable energy project finance to source long-term global capital for investment in these sectors
 "RIL to invest Rs 75,000 cr in clean energy, build 4 giga factories: Ambani")
Policy flip flops, discoms hinder progress in solar rooftop projects
According to the industry data, close to 75 per cent of rooftop installations comes from the commercial and industrial segment