Rajasthan is likely to get assistance from the National Clean Energy Fund for implementation of the solar pump scheme under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission.

Even as companies in Kerala are wary of their foray into the solar energy sector, apparently two prominent agencies are fighting it out to get a piece of the solar energy pie.

The municipal corporation (MC) has decided to tap the sun to light up some of its buildings, taking cue from environment department of the UT administration which has installed solar energy plants

Says the solar mission seeks to develop 20,000 Mw by the end of the 13th Five Year Plan

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asked Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) to not only take lead in solar energy generation but also in the development of solar power technology in India. The government's Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission success had the potential to enhance India's energy security, he said.

The Union Ministry of New and Renewable energy (MNRE) has ruled out a rollback of its ambitious roof-top solar programme in Kerala amid the raging solar scam in the State.

Instead, the Ministry has plans to strengthen its programmes while ensuring that the people are not taken for a ride by fraudulent agencies in the name of installing centrally assisted photovoltaic systems.

After rolling out red carpet for investments, the state govt plans to back out of high tariffs contracted for nearly 1,000 MW of solar plants

India and Turkey have agreed to enhance their cooperation in renewable energy.

Mumbai : High entry-barriers for foreign investors and the rising cost of financing have led to the country slipping to a low eighth position on the renewable energy country attractive index in the