Solar Energy

HAL’s 2 MW Rooftop Solar Project in Telangana Gets Approval

According to net-metering regulations in Telangana, the state authorities undertake solar power plants on net metering up to 1 MW. The Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) in its recent order has approved the construction of a solar rooftop project of 2 MW capacity at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Telangana premise. The ruling came after HAL […]

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Haryana to Test Solar Powered Drip Irrigation System

The solar powered drip irrigation project was made possible by generous farmers who have pro-bono given 9 acres of their land for a field experiment. After successfully utilizing water efficient technology in the cultivation of paddy, the Command Area Development Authority (CADA) is now planning to streamline wheat irrigation by testing drip irrigation using solar […]

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KERC Sets New Generic Tariff for Solar Rooftop Projects

The generic tariff without capital subsidy is set at Rs 4.15 and Rs 3.08 with capital subsidy and will be applicable on PPAs signed after December 19, 2018. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission in its latest order has set the generic tariff for grid connected solar rooftop units which are installed by domestic users in […]

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Karnataka Tops the Chart in Renewable Energy Capacity

Having 12,640 MW of cumulative capacity of installed renewable energy, Karnataka is leading the way in generating renewable energy. With a view of cutting carbon emissions and moving towards a sustainable future, Karnataka has now become the number one state in renewable energy capacity addition. Having 12,640 MW of cumulative capacity of installed renewable energy, […]

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Freyr Energy Launches App to aid Solar Rooftop Business

‘Freyr SunPro 2.0’, which is an upgraded version of Freyr SunPro launched last year, will help entrepreneurs run their solar business. Freyr Energy, a Hyderabad start-up working in the solar energy sector has recently launched an app to help those who are aspiring to foray in rooftop solar system business. ‘Freyr SunPro 2.0’, which is […]

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Solar Panels Installed Over Jan Shatabdi Express’s Roof

Solar panels have been installed atop six coaches of Jan Shatabdi Express which runs between Coimbatore and Mayiladuthurai. In order to combat climate change and reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, the Salem Division of the Southern Railway has turned towards solar energy to fulfill its energy needs. Solar panels have been installed atop six […]

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Viz-A-Viz with Vishal Amin, Director (Solar Division), Lubi Electronics

Q. Please tell us something about Lubi Solar including the vision behind its formation and its current role in the market. Lubi Solar is a division of Lubi Industries, a premier name in pumping industry. We at LUBI believe in the concept of continuous improvement by adopting new and progressive technology in our existing products […]

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Canadian Solar Sells its 20% Stake in Brazil’s Solar Complex

Canadian Solar had previously sold 80% interest in the portfolio to EDF Renewables at construction-ready stage. Canadian Solar has announced that it has completed the sale of its 20% interest in the 399 MWp Pirapora solar complex in Brazil to Omega Geracao S.A.(Omega), a leading Brazilian renewable energy company dedicated exclusively to operational assets. Canadian […]

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Kerala Issues Tender for 200 MW Solar Project

The project is to be developed on Independent Power Producer (IPP) mode and the deadline for submission of the bid is February 1,2019. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has recently issued a tender for the development of 200 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in Kerala. The project is to be developed on […]

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