Energy

Scaling rooftop solar: understanding consumer perspectives in East Delhi

This report presents the findings of a survey undertaken in east and central Delhi to gauge how residential consumers perceive rooftop solar technology, their levels of awareness, and their willingness to accept new business models. The report also highlights the drivers and barriers to the adoption of rooftop solar in India.

Publication Date: 
17/07/2019
Selna Saji, Neeraj Kuldeep, Kanika Chawla
Council on Energy, Environment and Water
Tags:
Solar Energy, Energy Technology, Delhi
Energy

Rooftop solar players shut shop as going gets tough

More than 12 EPC players in the rooftop solar segment have either closed or are on the verge of closing their rooftop solar divisions due to tough financial conditions.

Publication Date: 
17/07/2019
Financial Express (New Delhi)
Tags:
Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Energy Policy, Energy
Energy

Green energy installations in India cross 80 gigawatt

Of the target of 175 gw, the government wants to have 100 gw of solar and 60 gw of wind energy

Publication Date: 
17/07/2019
Daily News Analysis (Delhi)
Tags:
Wind Energy, Renewable Energy, Land Acquisition, Solar Energy, Energy
Energy

Palau signs International Solar Alliance Framework agreement

Palau signed the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement here, lauding India for its efforts in promoting sustainable development projects through South-South cooperation.

Publication Date: 
17/07/2019
Business Line (New Delhi)
Tags:
Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Marine Life, Water Pollution, Energy
Energy

Tata Power ties up with NTT Com-Netmagic to set up 50 MW solar project

Tata Power on Tuesday said it has partnered with NTT Com-Netmagic to build 50 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic power plant in Solapur, Maharashtra.

Publication Date: 
17/07/2019
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Solar Energy, Solapur, Power Industry, Energy
Energy

Powering jobs growth with green energy

India`s renewable energy workforce has grown five-fold in the past five years, according to a new report. In 2019, nearly 100,000 workers are employed in the solar and wind industry, up from 19,800 in 2014. Of these, 12,400 workers were employed in FY19 and 30,000 in FY18 by utility-scale solar, rooftop solar and wind energy projects.

Publication Date: 
15/07/2019
Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
Tags:
Renewable Energy, Unemployment, Solar Energy, Wind Energy, India
Energy

BHEL bags ₹100-cr order from NTPC to set up solar power plant

State-owned engineering firm BHEL on Sunday said it has bagged a ₹100 crore order from NTPC for setting up a 25 MW floating solar photovoltaic power plant at Simhadri in Andhra Pradesh.

Publication Date: 
15/07/2019
Business Line (New Delhi)
Tags:
Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL), Energy Efficiency, Andhra Pradesh, Energy
Energy

Amendments to the Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power from Grid Connected Solar PV Power Projects

The Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power from Grid Connected Solar PV Power Projects have been notified under the provisions of Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 vide resolution No.

Publication Date: 
09/07/2019
Ministry of Power
Tags:
Solar Energy, Power Industry, India
Energy

IRENA/ADFD backs solar PV development in Cuba

The Renewable Agency said in a statement that the grid-connected project was financed by ADFD with $15 million under the IRENA/ADFD Project Facility and will deliver enough electricity to power the

Publication Date: 
08/07/2019
ESI Africa
Tags:
Energy, Renewable Energy, Cuba, Solar Energy, Electricity, Fossil Fuels
Energy

Brazil’s renewables capacity to grow at CAGR 6% to 2030

The overall renewable power capacity (excluding small hydropower) in Brazil is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% from 31GW in 2018 to 60.8GW in 2030.

Publication Date: 
02/07/2019
ESI Africa
Tags:
Energy, Renewable Energy, Brazil, Electricity, Solar Energy

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