Solar Sector

BUDGET: Solar Industry Wants Funds For RTS, Lower GST On Equipment

As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to announce the Union Budget today in Lok Sabha, the solar industry is anticipating several announcements for the sector. Several industry experts anticipate announcements that could support the industry. However, most of the solar industry experts who spoke on the issue talked about reduced taxes for […]

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The Unicorn In Solar Market : Zetwerk’s Story

Ever since the solar sector was brought into focus sharply in 2014, in the form of an ambitious capacity addition plan by the central government, the sector has been abuzz. Yes, there have been the predictable, and some unpredictable roadblocks too, be it the covid pandemic, or the price volatility that followed it. But there […]

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Renewable Energy: Looking Beyond Gujarat In 2023

The Indian story of renewable energy is actually a story of paradoxes. Thus, even as the country has made remarkable progress in adding renewable capacity, it still fell comfortably short of the 175 GW target for 2022 Nationally, the country today has achieved 168 GW of renewable energy including large hydro power but the travesty […]

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“What is important is the intent; Capability can be built”, Shilpa Urhekar, Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy

Shilpa Urhekar is one of those rare professionals in the solar sector who have seen the sector evolve from its tentative origins, when a MW-sized project was a milestone, to the current shift, when GW-sized ambitions are at par for the course. The former Indian Air Force squadron leader has been involved with establishing module […]

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Himachal Pradesh to Develop Multiple Solar Power Projects

The Himachal Pradesh government has said that it has planned to develop multiple solar projects that will help the government to supply green and clean electricity to consumers at economical rates. The projects will be developed through Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. Clean power will also be helpful in reducing carbon footprints. The Himachal Government […]

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Employment in Solar & Wind Sector Rises Eight-Fold, New Study Points

A joint report by three think tanks has revealed that the solar and wind energy sectors in India have added 52,700 new workforce in project development roles in the last financial year. This marks an eight-fold jump in the employment in this segment from financial year 2021. The new study is done by the Council […]

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Will A New Solar Policy Power Up Uttar Pradesh?

The Uttar Pradesh Government has come up with a new ‘Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy 2022’ that aims to add 22-GW of solar power in the coming five years. It looks to attract an investment of Rs 40,000 cr in the solar sector in particular. The state wants to tap 14,000 MW through solar parks, […]

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Solar Manufacturing In India Needs Risk Mitigation Urgently

HQTS Helmsman (India) Quality & Technology Services Private Limited)  is a global supply chain solutions provider and third-party quality service provider, with a strong practice in the energy domain, including solar and wind energy. HQTS was founded in 1995 in China and is today known as one of Asia’s largest premier quality control companies. The […]

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Global Solar Installations Reached 138.2 GW in 2020

Despite the continued impact of COVID-19, a massive 138.2 GW of solar was installed in 2020, representing an 18% increase compared to 2019, in yet another global annual installation record for the global solar PV sector, finds a new report by SolarPower Europe. SolarPower Europe, the new EPIA (European Photovoltaic Industry Association), has released its […]

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