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INDIAN SCIENTISTS DEVELOP LEAF THAT ABSORBS WATER, SUNLIGHT TO CREATE FUEL
Scientists have developed an artificial leaf that absorbs sunlight to generate hydrogen fuel from water, an advance that may provide clean energy for powering eco-friendly cars in the future. The ultra-thin wireless device mimics plant leaves to produce energy using Read more…
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RAJ BHAVAN GETS GOA’S FIRST GRID-CONNECTED ROOFTOP SOLAR POWER PLANT
The state’s first grid-connected 30 kW rooftop solar power plant was inaugurated at Raj Bhavan by the Governor of Goa, Smt Mridula Sinha. Grid connectivity ensures that surplus solar power generated by the plant is fed to the power grid, Read more…
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SHRI R K SINGH TAKES OVER AS THE NEW MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY
Shri Raj Kumar Singh took over as the new Minister of State (I/C) for Power and New & Renewable Energy. Speaking to media after assuming his office, Shri Singh said that there is lot of dynamism in both the Power Read more…
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MAXIMIZING SOLAR POWER GENERATION: Making Use of Existing Roofs
The demand for power in India is increasing with the growing population and the aspiration to become a developed nation. Hence, it has become necessary to explore the viability of power generation using renewable energy sources such as solar power Read more…
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RENEWABLE ENERGY AND IMPROVED COOLING TECHNOLOGIES: Key to Reduce Water Use in India’s Power Sector
A new policy brief co-authored by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) finds that increasing the share of renewables, in particular solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind, in India’s power mix, and implementing changes in Read more…
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OPTIMIZING TRANSMISSION FROM LARGE RENEWABLE ENERGY FARMS: and Impact of Using Energy Storage
Inter-state transmission system (ISTS) consumers face some challenges upon buying energy generated from large renewable farms, whether solar, wind, or solar–wind hybrid. Although renewables enjoy waiver of ISTS, transmission system cost for renewables is very high due to low plant Read more…
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ENERGY SECTOR TRANSITIONS: A Move towards the Future We Want
Energy systems around the world are witnessing transformations at an unprecedented rate. There has been a very rapid increase in renewable energy technology, costs of which have been falling at an average of 60% since 2001. In terms of demand Read more…
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Solar Anti-Dumping Duty in India: Protection is Needed to Build a Bright Future
The Indian solar sector has shown incredible growth trajectory. The industry doubled its solar capacity in the last few years (5 GW in 2015, 10 GW in 2016, and ~16.6 GW in 2017), which is really very inspiring considering the Read more…
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Expression of Interest by SECI: For Setting up of Solar PV Manufacturing Capacities in India
Recently, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, had stressed to strengthen India’s manufacturing capabilities. For this MNRE released a concept note to upgrade country’s solar manufacturing supply chain. In this concept note, MNRE proposed to Read more…