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…
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…
This report, in collaboration with the SELCO Foundation and supported by the Good Energies Foundation, analyses the financiers’ perspective in lending for solar-powered livelihood appliances in India. It generates evidence on the impact of solar-powered productive-use technologies on the net incomes of end-users and their loan repayments. This helps financiers Read more…
The concept of solar parks has emerged as a powerful tool for the rapid development of solar power projects under the National Solar Mission (NSM) of India. Assured availability of land and transmission infrastructure are the major benefits of a solar park. The recent downward trends in solar tariff may Read more…
Wind energy stands tall amongst all the renewable energy sources in terms of installation capacity and energy generation in India. Out of the total renewable energy installation capacity of 78 GW, wind energy contributes to more than 35 GW as on March 2019 and the national target is to achieve Read more…
Shri Moon Kalita lives with his wife and two children in a small settlement close to the banks of the Brahmaputra River in upper Assam. Depending heavily on costly kerosene for lighting in the evening, he has been considering for quite some time to buy a small solar home system Read more…
The idea of greater usage and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), besides being futuristic, presents an impactful and constructive opportunity for India. The motivation to adopt sustainable mobility solutions lies in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the dependency on imported energy sources as well as mitigating the adverse impacts Read more…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued draft guidelines for performance testing of batteries (leadacid and nickel-based chemistry type) series approval for mandatory registration with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on April 8, 2019. The draft copy was prepared with inputs from stakeholders, including experts from Read more…
Existing market challenges for the stakeholders lead to the slow uptake of rooftop solar in the residential sector. For the consumers, high upfront cost, difficulty in accessing finance, lack of awareness, and lack of access to suitable roof spaces are some of the major challenges. The solar developers and financiers Read more…
The Centre has introduced a financial incentive for states and tweaked its policy to address two major issues plaguing solar park developers — shortage of land and lack of transmission facility. States will earn Rs 0.02 for every unit of power produced at the solar parks, irrespective of where it Read more…