The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) recently released a Request for Selection (RfS) for the development of 2,000 MW of solar capacity through a competitive bidding process. The tender, which is the largest of its kind to be issued by SECI, is part of India’s ambitious plan to increase Read more
Solar rooftop projects have gained significant momentum in India over the past few years, owing to the government’s initiatives and support. One of the key factors that have contributed to the growth of rooftop solar installations is the availability of fiscal and financial incentives. These incentives are offered by the Read more
India is taking a huge leap towards achieving its target of installing 40 GW of rooftop solar by 2022. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been taking numerous initiatives to promote and encourage the adoption of rooftop solar in India. The present status of rooftop solar in Read more
Competition is the catalyst for progress, and the Indian solar industry is a perfect example of how moving from a monopolistic market to a competitive market has led to significant advancements and achievements. India’s solar journey has been marked by significant progress and achievements over the past decade. The Jawaharlal Read more
India has set ambitious targets to increase its solar power capacity to 450 GW by 2030. To achieve this, the country needs to develop a strong domestic supply chain in the solar PV market. This would not only reduce reliance on imported components, but also create jobs and boost the Read more
Suggest blog titles BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is a leading sustainability assessment method for buildings, used worldwide. It evaluates a building’s environmental impact and sustainability performance, using a range of criteria including energy and water use, materials, pollution, and waste management. Building owners and developers are increasingly Read more
Cable sizing is a critical aspect of solar projects, especially in large installations where long cable lengths are involved. Cables play a crucial role in transmitting electrical energy from the solar panels to the inverter, and from there to the grid or battery bank. Inadequate cable sizing can result in Read more
India has set an ambitious target of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by the year 2022. To achieve this target, the government has introduced several policies and initiatives to promote the use of renewable energy in the country. One such policy is the National Solar-Wind Hybrid Policy, which Read more
Reliance New Energy, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, announced an investment of Rs 501 million in Altigreen, a leading electric vehicle technology company, in February 2022. This investment is aimed at strengthening Reliance’s position in the renewable energy and electric vehicle market in India. Altigreen is a Bengaluru-based company that Read more
Electricity distribution companies (DISCOMS) in India have been facing increasing financial distress over the past decade. The government has been implementing various reforms to improve the sector’s financial viability and improve the quality of power supply. However, several challenges persist, hampering the progress of the sector. Transmission: One of the Read more