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Why Some Rooftop Solar Systems Are Blowing Away

In a recent viral video, a rooftop solar panel was seen blowing away and crashing onto a public road in a residential colony in India — posing a serious risk to both people and animals. The incident comes at a time when the country is witnessing rapid growth in residential rooftop solar installations under the […]

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Sodium-Ion Storage Breakthrough Brings Rooftop Solar to Urbanites

Blue Whale Energy, a Southeast Asia-based developer of virtual power plants, has partnered with California’s UNIGRID, Inc. to roll out compact sodium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) tailored for space-constrained urban commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftops. UNIGRID, Inc., an advanced sodium-ion battery innovator, As solar installations surge worldwide, cities face a growing challenge: managing intermittent […]

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Fibe Brings Rooftop Solar Financing To Spread Green Energy Access

Pune-based leading digital lending platform Fibe launched rooftop solar financing to bring green energy access across India. The company offers credit solutions for residential rooftop solar installations, and it plans to expand its presence in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.  Through this initiative, Fibe aims to support an ongoing goal to improve credit access for underserved segments. […]

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Assam Targets 1.9 GW Rooftop Solar by 2030, Up From 60 MW Now

Assam, one of India’s most climate-vulnerable states, is showing intent to scale rooftop solar (RTS) energy, but still faces hurdles in tapping its full potential. According to officials, the state currently generates only 60 MW of RTS power, against a technical potential estimated between 7,321 MW and 13,428 MW. Speaking at an official briefing on […]

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Ladakh Floats Draft Rooftop Solar Policy For Commercial Prosumers

The Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD) has released a Draft Rooftop Solar Policy to accelerate the deployment of rooftop solar energy systems among commercial consumers. The policy outlines a targeted, subsidy-based initiative for installing grid-connected rooftop solar PV systems, aiming to leverage a commercial base of over 10,800 consumers and a sanctioned load of nearly […]

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MAHAPREIT Tenders 500 MW Rooftop Solar Project To Power MSMEs

Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy & Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT) has issued a tender for a 500 MW on-grid rooftop solar project, with a 20-year operation and maintenance (O&M). Bids are open until July 15, 2025. The project is aimed at micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. […]

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Puducherry: Evolve Energy Wins Rooftop Solar Project From PEB

Chennai-based Evolve Energy, a 360-degree solar energy solutions provider, has recently secured a contract to implement a 5 MW rooftop solar project across government buildings in Puducherry. The project was tendered by the Pondicherry Electricity Board (PEB) and facilitated by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India). As part of the project, Evolve Energy will deploy […]

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Bhubaneswar: TPREL Ropes In EMI Options To Boost Rooftop Solar

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has now brought forth EMI options to boost the adoption of rooftop solar in the state capital of Odisha. Tata Power has an added advantage in the state as the electricity distribution is managed by the subsidiaries of Tata Power in the state, […]

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