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• Punjab Govt Opens Applications for 20,000 Solar Pumps Under PM-KUSUM Scheme

  Punjab government invites farmers to apply for 20,000 subsidized solar pumps under the PM-KUSUM scheme, offering significant savings and eco-friendly irrigation options. Applications are open online from September 9th to 30th, 2024.…

• Financial Support for Solar Power Projects Announced

  Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has announced various financial support schemes to encourage solar power adoption, including rooftop solar installations, standalone agricultural pumps, and electrification of vulnerable tribal areas.…

• Bhilai Steel Plant Embarks on Major Solar Power Projects to Boost Renewable Energy Capacity

  Bhilai Steel Plant’s new solar projects signify a substantial shift towards renewable energy within the steel sector.…

• India Surpasses Japan to Become 3rd Largest Solar Power Generator in 2023, Says Ember Report

  India's rise as a prominent solar power generator underscores the country's commitment to renewable energy and its pivotal role in the global transition towards sustainable electricity generation.…

• Italy Bans Installation of Ground-Mounted Solar Panels on Agricultural Land

  Italy's new decree prohibits large-scale solar projects on agricultural land, aiming to preserve vital farming areas while navigating the transition to renewable energy.…

• Study Shows Decreasing Trend in Solar Power Generation Potential in India

  A study by the India Meteorological Department highlights a significant decrease in solar power generation potential, emphasizing the need for more efficient equipment to meet renewable energy targets and ensure sustainable development.…

• Get Free Electricity with PM Surya Ghar Yojana: SBI Offers Loans up to Rs 6 Lakh

  Find out how SBI's loan scheme under PM Surya Ghar Yojana enables access to free electricity benefits for solar installations.…

• Centre Re-Imposes Restrictions on Solar Module Imports, To Encourage Local Manufacturing

  The decision comes as the centre aims to strengthen its commitment to foster indigenous production in the renewable energy sector.…

• AAP Govt Notifies Delhi Solar Policy 2023: Residents to Benefit from Zero Electricity Bills

  The Delhi Solar Policy 2023 introduces a slew of measures to incentivize the installation of rooftop solar panels, promising to slash electricity bills for consumers and mitigate environmental pollution.…

• UP Govt Offers Solar Pump Subsidies to Boost Agriculture, Here's How to Apply

  Subsidies will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis, emphasizing the need for quick action by farmers to avail themselves of this opportunity.…

• Rajasthan Solar Association Adopts 'Sangod' as Model Solar Village

  The Rajasthan Solar Association (RSA) declared the adoption of three towns in Rajasthan—Pushkar, Phalodi, and Sangod—under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Scheme) on February 29.…

• Govt Gives Nod to Solar Scheme Providing 300 Free Monthly Units to 1 Crore Families

  PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aims to revolutionize the energy landscape, promoting renewable energy adoption while creating millions of jobs.…

• Centre Approves Amendments to Electricity Rules, 2020, Focuses on Quick Solar Panels Installation

  These approved Amendments to Electricity Rules,2020, are concerted efforts to simplify and expedite the installation process of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, unlocking the potential for individuals and businesses to become prosumers.…

• Agrivoltaics: When Solar Power Meets Agriculture

  Agrivoltaics, in the opinion of many experts, can reduce obstacles to food security and the switch to clean energy.…

• IIT Guwahati Start-Up Creates One of World’s Largest Floating Solar Plants

  Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) incubated Startup Quant Solar Technologies Pvt. Ltd has created India’s first Megawatt scale Floating Solar Plant (FSP) of 2 MW capacity and one of the world’s largest Floating Solar Plants of 36 MW for NTPC.…

• 25 Crore Households in India Can Deploy 637 GW of Solar Energy, Ensuring Profits to Discoms: CEEW Report

  Over 25 crore households across India have the potential to deploy 637 GW of solar energy capacity on rooftops, according to a new independent report by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) released on Thursday, November 16, 2023.…

• India Agrivoltaics Alliance Launched, Marking Milestone in Solar-Agriculture Integration

  "The success of agrivoltaics will depend on the creation of the appropriate institutional mechanisms and business models that create incentives for the farmers to use both water and electricity judiciously," said Lalit Bohra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).…

• SAFDE Opens in New Delhi, Shines Spotlight on Decentralized Solar Solutions for Energy Access and Resilience

  SAFDE brought together stakeholders to discuss solar growth, off-grid solutions, and decentralized energy's role in enhancing access and resilience in South Asia.…

• Solar Dryers: This Method Extends Shelf Life of Tomatoes, Grapes, Onion

  Solar dryers are utilized to reduce the moisture content in fruits and vegetables, thereby enhancing their shelf-life.…

• Maharashtra Farmers to Receive Solar-Powered Agricultural Feeders for Uninterrupted Day-Time Power Supply

  The Maharashtra government has acknowledged a large-scale scheme to convert at least 30% of agricultural electricity feeders to solar energy by 2025. It was approved by the state cabinet led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday, a pet project of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra…

• Waaree Renewable Tech Acquires Order to Build 221.8 MWp Solar Power Project

  From a steel maker, Waaree Renewable Tech grabbed an order to build a 221.8 MWp solar power project.…

• Government Aims for 500 GW Renewable Energy By 2030, Adds 50 GW Annually for 5 Years

  The government has chosen to solicit bids for 50 GW of renewable energy capacity every year for the next five years, beginning with Fiscal Year 2023-24 and ending with Fiscal Year 2027-28.…

• PM-KUSUM Scheme: Over 8,000 Pilibhit Farmers to Use Solar Powered Tube Wells

  Under the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri - Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) scheme of the union government, over 8,000 farmers in Pilibhit who irrigate their agricultural lands with electric grid-connected tube wells will be connected to solar energy.…

• Solar Powered Crop Processing Unit to be Set Up in Hoshiarpur Village, Punjab Soon

  Lambra Kangri Multipurpose Cooperative Society of Hoshiarpur will establish a solar power-based processing unit in Dudiana Kalan village to promote crop diversification. Farmers in the district will now have a unit nearby where their crop can be processed at much lower prices.…

• Agrivoltaic Project Set to Become New Zealand’s First Large-Scale Solar Farm

  Genesis Energy, a subsidiary of the New Zealand government, and renewables developer FRV Australia have announced plans for a 52 MW solar farm near Lauriston on the South Island. The project will be the nation's first large-scale solar farm.…

• "Uttar Pradesh Receives Rs 2 lakh cr Investment Commitments in Solar Sector": Energy Minister

  Uttar Pradesh has received investment commitments worth approximately Rs 2 lakh crore in solar energy and related sectors, according to state energy minister A K Sharma.…

• JAKEDA Conducts Program to Educate Farmers on Running Irrigation Pumps Using Solar Energy

  According to an official press release, the Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development (JAKEDA), Department of Science and Technology held an awareness programme on December 19 to educate farmers about the use of solar energy to power irrigation pumps.…

• Yogi Adityanath Attends High-Level Meet to Enhance Solar Power Generation in UP

  As the consumption of electricity in Uttar Pradesh is expected to increase by 16% per year over the next five years, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to focus on developing alternative energy sources such as solar power and reducing reliance on traditional thermal…

• World Bank to Invest Rs 3.5 crore to Help Goa Achieve 100% Renewable Energy Target by 2050

  The World Bank will advise the state on the amount of funds required and where the loans can be obtained from.…

• Bhupendra Yadav Stresses on PM's Concept of "One Sun, One World, One Grid" at SMDS-XI

  The government encourages mindful resource use rather than mindless resource use. Ideas for such practises can be found in our culture and traditions.…

• PM Kusum Yojana Latest Update: Government to Install Two Lakh Solar Agri Pumps Soon

  Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana is aimed at ensuring energy security for farmers in India.…

• Akshay Urja Diwas 2022: Everything You Need To Know About Renewable Energy Day

  The Akshay Urja Diwas in India was established in 2004 with the goal of supporting renewable energy development programs and promoting their usage instead of using traditional sources of energy.…

• Himachal Government Increases Subsidy for Solar Rooftop Plant

  Himachal Pradesh's state government has suggested increasing the state's subsidy for grid-connected rooftop solar power systems.…

• India’s Largest Floating Solar Power Project Commissioned at Ramagundam, Telangana

  The most obvious environmental benefit is the reduced land requirement, which is mostly for associated evacuation arrangements. Furthermore, the presence of floating solar panels reduces evaporation from water bodies, aiding in water conservation.…

• NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd Signs MOU with Rajasthan Government

  Renewable energy, also known as clean energy, is derived from naturally replenished sources or processes. For example, sunlight and wind continue to shine and blow, even though their availability is dependent on time and weather.…

• IIT Kanpur Researchers Develop Solar-Powered Root Zone Heating System for Plants at High-Altitude Environments

  The researchers at IIT Kanpur have developed a solar-powered root zone heating system for growing plants at higher altitudes.…

• Solar Panel Subsidy: Government is Providing Subsidy to Install Solar Panels; Details Inside

  The power crisis has become a big problem these days. On one side, the power plants are facing a coal shortage, on the other hand, the power cut in the scorching summer has increased the problems of common people. In such difficult times, green energy…

• PM Kusum Scheme: MNRE Issues Advisory for General Public

  MNRE has previously issued public notices advising the general public not to deposit any registration fee or share any personal information on such websites in order to avoid any loss to the general public.…

• Tata Power Solar Receives an Order of 300 MW Solar Project worth Rs. 1,731 crore

  NHPC Ltd informed the exchanges that it had awarded EPC contracts for the development of a grid-connected Solar PV Project (1 000 MW Capacity) and a transmission line for power evacuation to ISTS sub-station, as well as a comprehensive O&M for five years under Tranche-Ill…

• ReNew Signed 5 Solar Power Purchase Agreements with SECI & PSPCL

  A large US-based global tech company, Grasim Industries (part of the Aditya Birla Group), and Netmagic are among the companies (a subsidiary of NTT Communications, Japan). ReNew now has a corporate portfolio of over 900 MW, making it one of the largest providers of renewable…

• 'The Hartford' Sets Goal of Achieving Net Zero Emissions for All Operations by 2050

  'The Hartford' places a high priority on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, and the company will continue to learn and share insights and expertise as accountability models for achieving net-zero progress are developed.…

• Stanford University Develops Solar Panels that can Generate Electricity at Night

  The device includes a thermoelectric generator that can generate electricity from the small temperature difference between the ambient air and the solar cell itself.…

• Gautam Solar Launches Energy Storage Solutions for Domestic & International Markets

  This launch is in sync with their product range for solar power plants, which includes indigenous Bi-facial & mono Facial solar panels. The company expects its Gel batteries will give a strong & better alternative in the Energy Storage space where currently Lithium Battery and…

• Adani Sets to Unveil India’s biggest Wind Turbine

  The plan is to build a prototype, test the machine, and then scale up production for self-consumption, domestic sales, and exports.…

• British International Investment Invests $89 mn in India to Scale Up Renewable Energy

  The increased capacity will increase the power supply to the company's C&I customers while avoiding nearly 400,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year.…

• Rooftop Solar Systems: West Bengal Issued Empanelment Tender for 2 MW

  In addition, bidders must provide comprehensive Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for a period of 15 years. The scope of work includes all aspects of successfully implementing a 1 MW grid-connected rooftop solar system for the company, ensuring net metering in accordance with government policies.…

• ALMM Compliance for Open Access & Rooftop Solar Projects to be Effective from October 2022

  The MNRE had mandated that solar cell and module manufacturers register with the ALMM. Only ALMM-registered manufacturers could supply projects tendered by government agencies, primarily utility-scale projects and subsidized residential and government rooftop solar projects.…

• Analog Devices & Gridspertise Join Forces to Advance Smart Grid Resiliency & Electrification Worldwide

  The collaboration enables the development of new hardware and software that support distribution grid self-healing and adaptation in response to the significant changes in energy supply and demand as renewable energy sources are brought online.…

• ArcelorMittal & Greenko Collaborate on Renewable Energy

  The project will use a Hydro Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) to provide ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India with continuous green energy. The plan is to use cheap green power during off-peak hours to raise water to a certain height and then release it into a lower…

• India's Energy Transition to Generate 3.2 million Jobs by 2050: MoS, New & Renewable Energy

  According to the minister, economic growth, rising prosperity, a rising rate of urbanization, and rising per capita energy consumption are the primary contributors to the country's rising energy demand.…