Solar Power

provides a detailed segment analysis including that for solar park-based projects, solar rooftop systems, utility-scale projects, decentralised power, and solar power equipment. It covers all policy and regulatory developments and their likely impact.
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Transmission Imperative: Powergrid releases report on grid integration of ultra mega solar power parks

January 6, 2017

The government has increased its focus on promoting energy sustainability and increasing energy access through clean, cheap and reliable sources. To this end, it has set a target of developing 175 GW of renewable energy […]

Exciting Times Ahead: Emerging trends in the renewables space

January 6, 2017

The renewable energy sector in India has been in the limelight for the sheer volume of activities taking place in this space in the past two years. The co-untry is working towards meeting the government’s […]

Ingeteam to launch 100 kW three-phase string inverter

December 19, 2016

Ingeteam is set to launch its new solar photovoltaic (PV) string inverter at the upcoming Solar-Tec fair in Egypt. The inverter is designed to generate a power output of 100 kW alternating current (AC) in […]

Driving Synergies: Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity to create largest sustainable energy company

December 19, 2016

The past year has seen a number of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the sector as well as improvisations in the long-term strategies of the key players. One of the most talked-about M&As is the […]

Gaining Traction: Solar rooftop inverter market witnesses significant growth

December 19, 2016

The rooftop solar market in India has been gaining traction in recent years, with the segment reaching a total installed capacity of 1,020 MW as of September 2016. In line with the target of achieving […]

Inverter Insights

December 19, 2016

Solar inverters are the crucial link between a photovoltaic (PV) system and an energy offtaker as they convert the direct current (DC) output into alternating current (AC), which is used to power commercial appliances. Inverter […]

Vikram Solar appoints Nimish Jain as head, global module sales

December 19, 2016

Vikram Solar has appointed Nimish Jain as head, global module sales. In this role, Jain will be responsible for driving the company’s sales in the domestic as well as international markets, along with recruiting and […]

SKF inaugurates India Distribution Centre

December 19, 2016

SKF, a worldwide manufacturer and supplier of ball and roller bearings and rotating equipment performance products, has announced the launch of its new centralised distribution centre at Chakan, Pune. Spread over 64,000 square feet, the […]

JinkoSolar wins Corporate Citizenship Award

December 19, 2016

JinkoSolar has received the Corporate Citizenship Award for the year, organised by the China Committee of Corporate Citizenship for its significant contribution to addressing key issues related to climate change and energy accessibility to low-income […]

Solar project at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi

December 19, 2016

The company has installed and commissioned a 600 kW rooftop solar PV plant at the Lal Bahadaur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi. Jakson will take care of the operations and maintenance of the plant. It will […]

Jakson receives a series of solar power contracts

December 19, 2016

Rooftop solar power plant at Rashtrapati Bhawan: Jakson Engineers Limited has secured a contract for a 508 kWp rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) plant to be installed at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. Jakson will design, […]

Exploring InvITs: Renewable energy companies look at financing alternatives

December 19, 2016

The Indian renewable energy sector aims to achieve a cumulative capacity of 175 GW by 2022, with an expected average investment of Rs 1.53 trillion per year or Rs 9.18 trillion by 2022. While 75 […]

Gaining Momentum: Karnataka’s solar segment sees focused growth

December 18, 2016

Karnataka’s pioneering status in the renewable energy sector goes back to 1902, when Asia’s first major hydroelectric power station was built at Shivanasamudra. The state has since achieved several firsts, especially in the past one […]

Spinning Backwards

December 16, 2016

India is currently witnessing a transition in its solar market. The initial emphasis was on large-scale grid-connected projects, driven by the Gujarat State Solar Policy (2009), the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (2010) and policies […]

With significant capacity additions, global and regional policy initiatives, and rapid growth leading to its inclusion in the mainstream, 2015 was a successful year for the renewable energy sector. The industry also witnessed increasing cost […]

Interview with Anil Sardana: “Acquiring Welspun’s renewable assets was a good move”

November 7, 2016

One of the significant developments in the renewable energy sector in 2016 was Tata Power’s acquisition of Welspun’s solar and wind power portfolio, making it the largest player in terms of installed renewable capacity in […]

Interview with Dr S. Gomathinayagam: “NIWE has enabled easy location of potential wind-solar hybrid sites”

November 7, 2016

Established in 1998, the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) is the premier entity for research and development in the wind energy sector. Its reassessment of the country’s wind potential to 302 GW has positively […]

Interview with B.K. Dosi: “Rajasthan is the preferred investment destination for solar power players”

November 7, 2016

Rajasthan has emerged as a premier investment destination in India. While it offers significant opportunities in all areas of infrastructure development, one sector in which it has outshone its peers is renewable energy. After dislodging […]