University of Birmingham launches new solar project with India
The University of Birmingham has launched a new project to build on its research partnership with the India-led International Solar Alliance (ISA) and help farmers … Read more
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In Maharashtra village farmers switch to solar pumps, experts fear groundwater exploitation
In Maharashtra’s Jalgaon village, many farmers spend sleepless nights to irrigate their fields, as power for irrigation isn’t available during the daytime for 15 days … Read more
Solar-powered warehouses have boosted Japanese interest in Bengal: Ambassador
With Japanese firm Kawasaki Rikuso Transportation Company’s investment in setting up temperature-controlled solar powered warehouses for agri storage in West Bengal, there has been an … Read more
Will make Rajasthan hub of solar energy: Chief Minister Gehlot
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said his government will bring in a policy to make the state a hub of solar energy. He … Read more
NDMC approves proposal to install solar panels in over 200 schools
North Delhi Municipal Corporation has reportedly approved proposal for installation of solar panels in over 200 schools run by it. The standing committee of the … Read more
Tata Power commissions 70-KW solar rooftop plant at India International Centre
Delhi’s India International Centre went green with the installation of a 70-KW solar rooftop plant that will help it save 63 tonne carbon emissions and … Read more
Telangana to go for 1,000 Mw solar power, one-time settlement of power dues
The Telangana government on Wednesday said it would go for one-time settlement of dues of panchayats and municipalities to state-run electricity organisations and warned that … Read more
Azure Power Wins 300 MW ISTS SECI Solar Project
Azure Power has received a letter of award (LOA) for a 300 MW solar power ISTS project through a 1.2 GW auction conducted by Solar … Read more
India offers USD 100 mn aid to Benin to meet sustainable development goals
India offered concessional financial assistance of USD 100 million to Benin with an aim to help the West African country meet its Sustainable Development Goals. … Read more
IIT Hyderabad develops low-cost, eco-friendly solar cells using ‘kumkum dye’
Scientists at IIT Hyderabad have developed low-cost, environment-friendly solar cells by employing an off-the-shelf dye used to make kumkum or vermilion in India. The dye-sensitised … Read more