In the process of finding solutions for sustainable rural electrification, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) along with a group of research partners, led by De Montfort University, the UK, implemented the ‘Off-grid Access Systems for South Asia’ (OASYS South Asia) project, where a systematic analysis was conducted to develop Read more…
Kongwang is a small village located in Amlarem of Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya with total 13 families residing. Trailing up 30 minutes from a deserted road near the Bangladesh border, this village is so remote that it looks like it is in the middle of nowhere. With an approach that Read more…
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in association with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, organized a two-day training programme (third in the series) on ‘Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV Systems’ for the State Nodal Agencies, DISCOMs, and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions from May 5–6, 2016 Read more…
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) organized a “Chintan Baithak” for discussion on “SECI’s Future Growth” on May 20, 2016. In this meeting, Shri Upendra Tripathy, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India and other officials of SECI, IREDA, NISE, and MNRE were present. Read more…
This success story article highlights the solar community lift irrigation schemes being implemented in the Jashpur district of Chhatisgarh. This project has proved to be a boon for the poor farmers since it has enhanced their productivity at a minimum cost and is serving as a cleaner and greener option Read more…
The Government is encouraging use of waste land for installation of solar power plants. Setting up of solar parks is a step in that direction. This was stated by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal & New and Renewable Energy in a written reply to a Read more…
The New Development Bank (NDB), commonly known as BRICS bank, has sanctioned its first batch of loans, including $250 million to India’s renewable energy projects. The NDB has approved four green renewable energy projects from India, China, Brazil, and South Africa entailing financing of $811 million, the finance ministry said Read more…
A Unique Nexus of Energy, Land, and Water The state of Gujarat has made great strides in harnessing the tremendous potential of solar energy through the pathbreaking concept of installing solar photovoltaic panels on canal top to generate environment-friendly power. Through this article, Om Shukla, Dr Sagarkumar M Agravat, Bela Read more…
Delhi University’s Dyal Singh College’s latest initiative could come as a relief to many homes in South Delhi which suffer from power shortage. The college has installed solar panels which will not only fulfill the electricity requirement of the college but will also supply power to the vicinity. The college Read more…
Gamesa continued its dominance in the Indian wind energy market in financial year 2015–16 with highest installations. Gamesa India reported installation of 1 GW wind energy turbines. This is the first time the company has reached the milestone in a financial year. With the installation of 1 GW capacity, the company also Read more…