By Sheikh Madiha Syed, Analyst, Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy Nestled in the Himalayas, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) offers ideal conditions for solar energy, with abundant sunshine and moderate temperatures. Yet, it […]
The Delhi Government has notified the first amendment to its Delhi Solar Energy Policy 2023, raising the subsidy for residential rooftop solar installations. The amended state capital subsidy for residential rooftop solar systems is now […]
In an interview with Renewable Watch, Damian Miller, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Orb Energy, discussed the company’s portfolio, cost and payback trends for rooftop solar projects, in-house financing model, and the policy and regulatory […]
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) has issued a tender to empanel engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors for rooftop and ground-mounted solar power projects, with an upper capacity limit of 20 MW per vendor. According […]
Octopus Energy Group and DTEK have launched the RISE initiative, which stands for Resilient Independent Solar Energy. The initiative will deliver rooftop solar and battery storage systems to Ukrainian businesses and public sector institutions. It […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the Innovative Projects Start-Up Challenge on Rooftop Solar and Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Technologies. The challenge is aimed at identifying and supporting breakthrough technologies in […]
By Sugandha Khurana Dwarkadas Suresh, now popular as Solar Suresh, was one of the earliest adopters of residential rooftop solar in India. During his travels to Germany, he was impressed with the widespread use of […]
Pictures of rooftop solar plants across Delhi have been clicked by Gursimran Kaur Rapid population growth, rising living standards and soaring temperatures in Delhi have led to a significant year-on-year surge in electricity consumption. According […]
India’s non-hydro renewable energy sector has reached a remarkable milestone in 2024-25 with 172 GW of total installed renewable power capacity as of March 2025. According to the latest “Renewable Energy in India” report by […]
By Shreyas Gowda, Senior Vice President, Oorjan Cleantech With one of the most ambitious green energy missions, India is targeting up to 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Decarbonising the country’s electric power […]
India’s installed renewable energy capacity reached 172.37 GW by the end of the financial year 2024-25. The country witnessed its highest ever installations in a single year in the renewable energy sector, with 28.72 GW […]
By Sakshi Bansal Karnataka, with a total installed renewable power capacity of 23,017.97 GW (as of January 31, 2025), has the fourth highest installed renewable energy capacity in the country after Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil […]
By Sarthak Takyar India’s phenomenal renewable energy growth has been made possible by certain important regulatory decisions, landmark projects and, of course, increasing financial support for many segments, as witnessed in recent annual government budgets. […]
Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd and the Chamber of Indian Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (CIMSME) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the adoption of solar energy across India. As part of […]
Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) has issued a tender to develop 134 MW of rooftop solar capacity across government buildings under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna. The capacity will be distributed across […]
With the growing need for sustainable energy solutions to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, rooftop solar is becoming an integral part of India’s energy landscape. The launch of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana […]
The Economic Survey of India 2024-25 has highlighted a significant progress in energy generation from non-fossil fuels and renewable sources. It mentions that India’s installed power capacity reached 456.7 GW as of November 2024, reflecting […]
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