Green Building: Where Future Lives
Although the concept of the “Green Building” started almost two decades ago in India, the Movement is yet to catch the tempo and become a…
Read insight — Green Building: Where Future LivesKnowledge & perspectives
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Net metering to continue for solar rooftop consumers
The net billing system proposed by MSEDCL would have made solar rooftop unviable and had been opposed by all consumers including Maharashtra Solar Manufacturers Association…
Read insight — Net metering to continue for solar rooftop consumersGreen buildings growing at 15% per year in Indore
Indore: Sustainable green building concept is catching up pace in the city with a gradual jump from high-end residential buildings to commercial spaces and educational…
Read insight — Green buildings growing at 15% per year in IndoreSolar energy shines brighter in renewable capacity additions
The solar energy sector continues to add significantly higher new capacity when compared with other renewable sources as also the conventional power segments. During the…
Read insight — Solar energy shines brighter in renewable capacity additionsGovt nod for setting up 12,000 MW solar power projects
The government on Wednesday gave its nod to a proposal for setting up 12,000 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects with an estimated viability…
Read insight — Govt nod for setting up 12,000 MW solar power projectsScheme to support solar manufacturing seen generating Rs. 48,000-cr investments, 2-lakh jobs
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a Rs. 8,580-crore scheme under which companies owned by the Central Government will set up 12,000…
Read insight — Scheme to support solar manufacturing seen generating Rs. 48,000-cr investments, 2-lakh jobsDomestic solar panel manufacturing industry gets 12-Gw boost from Centre
The domestic solar panel manufacturing industry, which is battling competition from its Chinese counterpart, has seen a ray of hope with the latest announcement by…
Read insight — Domestic solar panel manufacturing industry gets 12-Gw boost from CentreActis plans new firm for renewable assets
Private equity fund Actis LLP plans to set up a new firm to house its operational renewable energy assets in India, attracted by the nation’s…
Read insight — Actis plans new firm for renewable assetsIndia set to be a global leader in solar energy products
With the government putting in major thrust on solar energy, coupled with its huge local market and strong manufacturing capabilities, India is poised to become…
Read insight — India set to be a global leader in solar energy productsGreen energy companies see red due to cancelled tenders, low tariffs
India’s rapidly growing renewable energy capacity, a major achievement of the Modi government, faces a serious slowdown as investors are disappointed by the unrelenting focus…
Read insight — Green energy companies see red due to cancelled tenders, low tariffs