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Solar Europe 2023-Record Additions, Generation Seen in 2023 From Solar In Europe

That Europe added over 56 GW of solar in 2023 has already been documented. But it is the numbers  coming out from individual countries that make for interesting reading. Thus, even as powerhouses like Germany crossed 14 GW in fresh additions, smaller countries like the Czech republic made major strides as well, adding over 970 […]

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5 Ways Lower Storage Costs Will Affect Solar Deployment

Ever since 2015, when solar started being added at scale every year, all stakeholders have known the biggest challenge it will ultimately face. Intermittency. Or more simply, what to do when the sun goes down. That is why cheap and efficient storage has been considered almost like the golden key that will unlock solar possibilities […]

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Government Removes License Requirement For Energy Storage System

Centre ends the requirement for license to operate and maintain the dedicated transmission lines by power generating companies for them to connect to the grid. Union minister RK Singh recently announced this decision stating that putting an end to the requirement of license for dedicated transmission lines for industry will lead to “ease of doing […]

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36 Municipal Schools in Mira Bhayandar to be solarised by MBMC

The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), Thane, is taking significant steps to enhance energy efficiency by initiating the installation of rooftop solar plants across all municipal schools in the twin-city. Currently, there are 17 structures accommodating 36 municipal schools run by MBMC. The estimated cost of the solar power project is Rs. 50 lakh, with […]

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MNRE Simplifies Rooftop Solar Installation Process, Issues New Notification

In the latest notification, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) tried to simplify the application process for grid-connected rooftop solar. The latest notification issued by the ministry has asked the discoms to ask their consumers for fewer documents to install rooftop solar. Meanwhile, the ministry has also listed the documents needed to be […]

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Pinewood, Braithwaite collaborate to develop 500 MW solar project of MSEDCL

Indian renewables’ investor Pinewood Systems (PSPL) has said that it has formed its “executive team” that will develop the company’s upcoming 500 MW Solar Project in collaboration with Braithwaite & Co., a public sector under the Ministry of Railways. Satish Jha, Chairman, Pinewood Systems said that the board has chosen a high-performing team educated at […]

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Varanasi Set To Embrace 25,000 Solar Rooftops In Two Months

The Uttar Pradesh government is set to launch an ambitious campaign to install solar rooftops on 25,000 households in Varanasi city. This gigantic initiative for the holy and world’s most ancient city, scheduled to be completed within two months, seeks to promote green and sustainable energy practices in Varanasi, the Lok Sabha constituency of Prime […]

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Govt To Electrify 1L Unelectrified Tribal Households With Off-Grid Solar

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is now all set to roll out a dedicated scheme to electrify the unelectrified households of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN). The MNRE recently issued a notification in this regard. The order said that the ministry […]

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PM Launches Lakshadweep’s On-grid Solar Project With Battery Storage

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first on-grid solar project with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) today in Lakshadweep. Developed by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), this initiative spans the islands of Kavaratti and Agatti, boasting a combined solar capacity of 1.7 MW and a sophisticated 1.4 MWh battery storage facility […]

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