An agreement was signed on August 7, 2019, between the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to initiate a skill development programme for different levels of beneficiaries in the solar thermal energy sector. NISE and UNIDO will engage national and international experts Read more…
After working in solar industry for almost 20 years, now it is time to share the experience and knowledge with the new generation. With this thought in mind this platform (Solar is my passion) was conceptualized. Today, social media is a powerful media, and everyone is connected to these social Read more…
HIMURJA has commissioned a grid-connected solar rooftop power plant with a capacity of 20 kW in the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. The work of supply, installation, and commissioning of grid-connected rooftop solar power plant was awarded to M/s Deltron Control Systems Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. For Read more…
The REN21 Renewables 2019 Global Status Report (GSR 2019) marks 15 years since Bonn2004, the landmark international conference that gave rise to REN21. From the outset, REN21’s mandate has been to collect, consolidate, and synthesize a vast body of renewable energy data to provide clear and reliable information on what Read more…
Leading infrastructure investor Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is in advanced negotiations to buy the solar portfolio of RattanIndia Power Ltd (formerly India Bulls Power) for an enterprise value of about $300 million (Rs 2,000 crore), multiple people aware of the development told ET. “Due diligence of solar assets by GIP Read more…
Transmission-related issues have considerably slowed down renewable energy development in the country, and the problems are only likely to get aggravated with the increase in the quantum of renewables available for grid injection. To address transmission constraints, a comprehensive plan covering transmission and control infrastructure was identified as part of Read more…
On March 7, 2019, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave its approval for the inclusion of large-hydropower in the renewable energy sector. The move essentially ends the distinction between small-hydro projects (SHPs) with a capacity of less than 25 MW and large-hydro projects. With the addition of around Read more…
The delay in the launch of the solar irrigation pump scheme which the Centre announced in the previous Budget has left States like Bihar with no option but increase diesel subsidy offered to their farmers. The Nitish Kumar-government in Bihar received nearly 23 lakh applications for diesel subsidy from farmers Read more…
Renewable Watch recently interacted with Pitamber Shivnani, President, Power Grids, ABB India, regarding the role of digitalisation in the renewable sector, on the sidelines of GRIDTECH 2019. Excerpts from the conversation. What are the key transmission constraints in the renewable energy space in India? Well, geography for one. The sheer Read more…
The domestic solar power capacity addition is expected to be nearly 7-7.5 GW (including around 1 GW of rooftop solar capacity) in FY2020, based on tendering and awards of projects in the last 12-15 months. Interestingly, solar capacity addition is estimated to have remained subdued at around 6-6.5 GW in Read more…