Page 17 - Solar Power

Doubling priority lending for renewables to help only small installations

Industry players say cap is inadequate to meet funding requirements of planned mega projects

CMERI Durgapur develops solar-powered sprayers for small, marginal farmers

CMERI Durgapur has developed two solar-powered spray systems to help small and marginal farmers engage in site-specific irrigation to reduce water wastage, an institute spokesperson said

Western Railway saves Rs 3 cr by generating solar power at 75 stations

These rooftop solar plants generate a whopping 8.67MW

AISIA urges govt to impose 50% basic custom duty on solar equipment

All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) on Thursday urged the government to impose at least 50 per cent BCD (basic custom duty) on solar equipment for sustenance of domestic manufacturers.

Domestic solar gear makers seek level-playing field for units in SEZs

Industry said without a level-playing field, domestic manufacturers in SEZs will have to shut shop and "may see job losses in tune of 15,000 people"

Delhi power discoms see rise in residential rooftop solar power connections

The current cumulative installed capacity is 33.7 MW which is intended to be increased to 40 MW in the next two years

Solar power counts the price for bidding cheap in race for projects

Even as companies are stretching themselves for funds, calling for a clarity in government policy, Shreya Jai explains the problems pulling down solar power

Lonavala railway station on Mumbai-Pune route to now run on solar energy

In a statement issued on Tuesday, CR said energy harnessed from solar panels to the tune of 68,400 (kilowatt hour) Kwh annually will help Lonavala railway station save in power bills.

Cloud cover on the solar story with signs of a slowdown in the sector

The high-profile dedication of the Rewa solar park eclipses the reality of a slowdown in this sector

Minerals in our solar future

If India walks the talk toward greater self-sufficiency in the renewable energy industry, it could slow the march of China to global dominance in the full spectrum of the solar energy industry

UN Secretary-General praises India over work in field of renewable energy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had last year in September inaugurated a 50 kilowatt 'Gandhi Solar Park' at the Headquarters of the United Nations

China ban positive for thermal players, but solar power to turn costlier

With limited domestic solar cell capacities, power tariffs may rise 25-30 paise a unit

Solar capacity addition in 2020-21 likely to be 15% lower at 5.5 GW: Report

The solar capacity addition in 2019-20 was also 15 per cent lower at 6.5 GW than its earlier forecast of around 7-7.5 GW

Power sector hopes for reforms at state level as Centre curbs imports

Given the federal structure in the power sector, most states float tenders different from the Centre and adopt separate selection criteria, mostly tilting towards low cost.

Bridge To India cuts solar, wind power capacity addition outlook to 35 Gw

The consultancy further noted that the sector was already grappling with a series of vexatious issues over the last few years

Solar to eclipse thermal power by 2030 in India's overall energy mix

Calculations by CEA show that by FY30, non-fossil fuel (solar, wind, biomass, hydro and nuclear)-based installed capacity will be about 64 per cent of the total installed capacity

Solar power panels on bridge come crashing down after storm in Delhi

The India Meteorological Department has predicted generally cloudy sky with light rain for next three days while partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or thunderstorm on June 15 and 16

Taking on China in solar manufacturing

Made-in-India solar panels might not be the most competitive, but what might work in the country's favour is the strategic shift in the priorities of companies post Covid

Boost for zero-emission sources as global capital backs Indian solar power

The tumbling tariffs of solar power, however, have slashed the expectations of returns by investors from 14 per cent to 12 per cent

Country's first round-the-clock solar power tender closes at Rs 2.9/unit

The project developer will have the option of building a hybrid plant with wind and hydro power or have energy storage systems