Tamil Nadu government has announced this policy for the state with an aim of generating 1,000 Mw of solar power every year from 2015, setting up of solar energy parks along with incentives for solar power producers and equipment manufacturers.

This new report released by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) shows that concentrated solar power can play an essential role in achieving a secure and diversified energy future for India.

The policy aims at achieving the following objectives: To promote generation and use of clean and green power in the State by harnessing solar energy; To put in place an appropriate investment climate which could stimulate private sector participation in development of solar power; To spread environmental awareness among the general public; To c

From its inception in July 2010, the National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) has collected revenues to the tune of Rs 1,066 crore in FY 2010-11, an estimated Rs 3,249 crore in FY 2011-12, and is expected to generate a further Rs 3,864 crore in FY 2012-13. However, little is known of its operational mechanics and performance to date.

This new report provides a comprehensive overview of renewable energy market, industry and policy developments worldwide. At least 118 countries, more than half of which are developing countries had renewable energy targets in place by early 2012, up from 109 as of early 2010.

Concentrating Solar Thermal power (CST) has a tremendous potential for scaling up renewable energy at the utility level, diversifying the generation portfolio mix, powering development, and mitigating climate change.