Solar power systems derive clean, pure energy from the sun. Installing solar panels on your home helps combat greenhouse gas emissions and reduces our collective dependence on fossil fuel. Traditional electricity is sourced from fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas. When fossil fuels are burned to produce electricity, ...
Read More »India added more solar power in first half of 2017 than in all of 2016
The Indian solar market added 1,869 megawatt (Mw) in the second quarter of 2017, bringing installations in the first half of the year to 4,765 Mw. This figure surpasses the 4,313 Mw installed in all of 2016. Mercom India Research shows that in the first half of 2017, large-scale solar ...
Read More »India to add 9.4GW solar power capacity this year: Bridge to India report
New Delhi: India is expected to add 9.4 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity in 2017 but rising competition is squeezing investor returns, said a report released by Bridge to India (BTI) on Monday. It added that “it is still an unnerving time for project developers and investors as rising competition ...
Read More »No cap on rooftop solar plants
Ahmedabad: State govt removes cap on installation of solar plant at 50 per cent of sanctioned load; now, households with single phase power connection can also install solar power plant; green energy initiative to get big boost In a bid to promote clean energy generation, the state government has decided ...
Read More »Register Yourself for FAME Scheme and Get incentive for use of Electric Vehicle Technology
Technology advancement in automotive industry has revolutionized the world. In this system, hybrid and electric vehicle has put a gear on the top competing with petrol and diesel vehicle. Seeing the benefits, the Government of India approved the National Mission on Electric Mobility and formulated the FAME Scheme (Faster Adoption ...
Read More »Vibrant Gujarat Summit, 2017: PM Modi to be the Chief Guest
Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit is an example of the visionary approach of the Government of Gujarat towards inclusive and sustainable development Having successfully organized seven constructive summits, Government of Gujarat, as part of its journey towards sustainable long-term growth and inclusive development is organizing the 8th edition of the Vibrant ...
Read More »Delhi Solar Policy
With the need of renewable sources of energy, Delhi had shown its potential that they have solar electricity producing capability. The high cost and low potential for wind or hydro power, Delhi must focus on rooftop solar as its primary source of renewable energy. Delhi had already installed 7 MW ...
Read More »Get Subsidy upto Rs. 5,000: Solar water heaters Scheme for General Public: Haryana
To conserve electricity in water heating applications, Department of Renewable Energy, Haryana/ Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA) has implemented a scheme on popularizing the use of solar water heating systems. Objective To promote the usage of solar as the next electricity generation alternative. To reduce the dependence on conventional ...
Read More »Get subsidy upto Rs. 20,000: Scheme for residential rooftop solar plants: Gujarat
Government of Gujarat, Energy and Petrochemicals Department to Scale up the development of Grid connected solar plants has this scheme for residential sector. Objective To promote large scale rooftop solar systems on private residential rooftops. Eligibility The beneficiary must be a resident of the state. Only first 1,00,000 consumers will ...
Read More »Get 30% Subsidy on Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt of India has a scheme of implementation of Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants. The programme would be applicable in all parts of India. The programme would be implemented through multiple agencies for rapid up-scaling in an inclusive mode. Objectives: To promote ...
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