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Bright Future for Dark Pits: Turning Abandoned Coal Mines into Solar Powerhouses

Closed coal mines around the world may hold the key to a solar energy revolution, according to a new report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM). The report, titled “Bright Side of the Mine”, highlights how nearly 300 GW of photovoltaic (PV) solar capacity could be developed on surface coal mines sealed shut since at least […]

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Juniper Green Commissions Solar Project 1.5 Yrs Before SCOD

Juniper Green Energy has announced the early commissioning of the 59 MWp/42 MW solar component of its 75 MW hybrid power project in Karanja (Ghadge), Wardha district, Maharashtra. The plant was brought online on June 6—17 months ahead of the scheduled commercial operation date. The project, known as Juniper Green Power Five, has a power […]

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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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Solis Wraps Up SNEC 2025 With Focus On Smart Energy

Solis marked its 20th anniversary at the SNEC International Solar & Smart Energy Exhibition with a focus on smart energy solutions. The global inverter manufacturer showcased key innovations while underlining its commitment to responsible manufacturing practices and intelligent energy solutions. Hybrid Inverter Launches Taking centre stage was the debut of Solis’ 4-in-1 hybrid inverter, the […]

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J&K: NHPC Floats Tender for Rooftop Solar Projects

NHPC Limited, on behalf of its subsidiary NHPC Renewable Energy Limited (NHPC REL), has issued a tender to select developers for installing rooftop solar plants on buildings of various departments in Jammu & Kashmir through JAKEDA in RESCO mode. The various buildings being targeted for rooftop solar installations are housed in the departments of Law […]

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US Senate Bill Seeks to End Solar and Wind Tax Credits by 2028

In a major policy shift, a US Senate panel has proposed a full phase-out of federal tax credits for solar and wind energy by 2028, while extending similar incentives for nuclear, hydropower, and geothermal projects through 2036. While widely anticipated, the move still underscores the blind kowtowing to President Trump in the Republican party, a […]

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Researchers Develop Biodegradable Solar Cell for Agricultural Use

Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre has developed a biodegradable solar cell that is thin, lightweight, and flexible enough to be attached directly to plant stems or large leaves, aiming to support sustainable agriculture and environmental monitoring. Roughly the size of a credit card, the ultra-thin solar cell decomposes naturally after use, including its rechargeable power […]

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SWELECT’s Diversified Solar Biz Boosted Growth: Mirunalini Chellappan

SWELECT Energy has a 40-year history. How did the company begin its journey in the power sector? Yes. We are a 40-year-old company in the Indian energy landscape. We started in 1984, focusing on Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems. UPS is a power conversion business. In UPS technology, it is about converting AC power to […]

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Delhi-Meerut RRTS Taps Solar Power via RESCO Model

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has planned to rope in solar energy to cater to the energy demands of the ongoing Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor. The authority has now planned to use solar energy under the RESCO model. It has also issued a tender in this regard for a 3 […]

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