Scatec, a company based in Norway and ACME Solar Private Limited, based in India, have decided to put their 900 MW solar power project in India on hold due to supply chain bottlenecks and rising […]
Under its Rooftop Solar Programme, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a streamlined protocol for residential consumers to get a rooftop solar plant built by themselves or via any vendor of […]
The winners of the Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) auction for 1,200 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power projects (Tranche-X) in Karnataka are Project Eight Renewable Power (Ayana Renewable Power) and SolarOne Energy […]
The renewable energy sector – in fact, the entire power ecosystem – is increasingly becoming more digitised and smarter. With distributed renewable energy projects, electric vehicles and advanced power systems being integrated into the grid, […]
In the dry cleaning method of cleaning solar modules, no water is used and solar panels are cleaned using air pressure and dry brushes. Dry cleaning solutions are gaining traction owing to water availability issues […]
Cleaning of solar PV modules is one of the most critical activities of solar operations and maintenance (O&M). Solar modules are prone to the accumulation of dust, dirt, bird droppings and other impurities, depending on […]
One of the most successful ways of moving towards renewable and non-polluting energy sources is by using solar panels to harness the sun’s energy for electricity generation. Solar panels are cost-effective with low maintenance requirements […]
Land acquisition challenges have long hindered the implementation of large solar power projects in India. Many projects have been delayed, tenders postponed and bids cancelled. Thus, other solar segments such as rooftop and floating solar […]
The floating solar segment has attracted the interest of the renewable energy industry, particularly in view of the land acquisition challenges. Further, higher generation, lower operations and maintenance (O&M) costs, and reduced water evaporation are […]
February 1, 2022: Experts at The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI) decode what Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2022 had in store for areas of energy transition and energy efficiency, sustainable development and climate […]
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has issued a request for proposal to acquire 865 MW of solar power from existing and new projects to be developed in the state. The tender’s ceiling tariff […]
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has acquired a 5 per cent stake in India’s Power Exchange (PXIL). In January 2022, NVVN purchased PXIL shares from National Stock Exchange of […]
While presenting the Union Budget 2022-23 in Parliament, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, emphasised this objective and listed it as one of the country’s primary concerns for the future. As per the statement, […]
The winners of NTPC’s auction for a balance of system (BoS) package for the 735 MW Nokh solar project in Rajasthan, which was announced in March 2020, are Amara Raja Group, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), […]
As most renewable energy projects, especially solar projects, are land intensive, floating solar is emerging as an efficient alternative. According to an article titled “Renewable Energy and Land Use in India: A Vision to Facilitate […]
By Sarthak Takyar Punjab, a state that had entered the limelight in the renewable energy space by installing the world’s largest rooftop solar project, is now facing criticism for its decision to renegotiate renewable energy […]
By Sarthak Takyar In India, instead of a carbon tax linked to emissions (apart from select pilot schemes), a broad carbon tax is levied on the consumption of polluting goods in a bid to increase […]
India plans to raise its non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity to 500 GW and meet 50 per cent of its energy requirements using renewable energy sources by 2030. A key issue with traditional renewable energy sources […]
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