Slow rooftop solar scheme prompts government to work on new plan
Concerned over the inactivity in the country’s rooftop solar programme, the government today said only one GW rooftop solar capacity has been set up against … Read more
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Amplus, Yes Bank signs MoU for a strategic tie-up to co-finance solar projects in India
Amplus Energy Solutions has signed an MoU with India’s leading bank Yes Bank for a strategic tie-up to co-finance projects in the solar energy sector … Read more
Chinese conglomerate to set up mega solar manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh
CETC Renewable Energy Technology Company, an ancillary of China Electronics Technology Group, will set up a mega solar manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh with an … Read more
Subsidies alone will not scale up adoption of solar pumps: CEEW
A subsidy-led approach alone may not achieve the target of one million solar pumps by 2021 and the government must target marginal farmers, an independent … Read more
Azure Power bags 200 Mw solar power project through SECI auction
Azure Power has announced bagging of a 200 mw solar power project through an auction conducted by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). “The 200 … Read more
J&K govt electrifies households in un-electrified villages with 91,000 solar lights
The Jammu and Kashmir government said 91,000 solar lights have been provided to households in un-electrified villages in the state. Minister for Social Welfare, ARI … Read more
Azure Power Commissions 100 MW NTPC Solar Project in Telangana
Azure Power, one of India’s leading independent solar power producers, announced the commissioning of a 100-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in the state of Telangana. … Read more
Maharashtra transmission company to purchase 1000 MW solar power this year
In a move to boost solar energy production in Maharashtra, Mahavitaran, the power transmission company of the state government, is planning to purchase 1000 MW … Read more
Naxal affected area in West Bengal starts solar drinking water project
In a move that defines development, the Salboni Panchayat Samity started a string of unique projects such as solar drinking water project and solar sprinkler … Read more
Orb Energy Raises more than $15 Million USD for Rooftop Solar, with Investments from FMO and OPIC
Orb Energy announced that it has raised more than $15 million USD in equity and debt to grow its in-house finance facility of rooftop solar … Read more