What is the news? The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has granted Observer Status to the International Solar Alliance (ISA). This will help provide for regular and well-defined cooperation between the Alliance and the United Nations that would benefit global energy growth and development. About International Solar Alliance (ISA) – Click Here to read about… Continue reading United Nations grants observer status to International Solar Alliance in a historic decision
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Revitalising PM-KUSUM
Synopsis: There is a need to unlock the PM KUSUM scheme promises in many ways. Contents1 Introduction 2 About the PM – KUSUM Scheme 3 About the performance of the Scheme 4 What are the challenges associated with the PM-KUSUM Scheme? 5 How to improve the performance of the PM-KUSUM Scheme? Introduction The Union Minister of Power, New and Renewable… Continue reading Revitalising PM-KUSUM
NTPC commissions largest Floating Solar PV Project in the country
Source: PIB What is the News? The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd has commissioned the largest floating solar PV project in Andhra Pradesh. About the Largest Floating Solar PV Project: The largest Floating Solar PV Project of 25MW is located on the reservoir of Simhadri thermal station in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This is the… Continue reading NTPC commissions largest Floating Solar PV Project in the country
Expiry of safeguard duty: Boon for solar developers, bane for manufacturers
Source: Business Standard Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About India’s Solar Sector:4 Benefits for Solar project developers:5 Issues for Manufacturers:6 Conclusion: Synopsis: The decision of the center to impose a basic customs duty from April 2022 and the expiration of the existing safeguard guard duty will result in higher solar imports. This move will benefit solar plant… Continue reading Expiry of safeguard duty: Boon for solar developers, bane for manufacturers
UNIDO and National Institute of Solar Energy to partner for skill development program
National Institute of Solar Energy(NISE) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization(UNIDO) has signed an agreement to initiate a skill development programme for different levels of beneficiaries in the solar thermal energy sector. NISE and UNIDO will engage with the national and international experts to bring the best practices by developing specialized training material. This… Continue reading UNIDO and National Institute of Solar Energy to partner for skill development program
Uncertain govt. policies clouded developer sentiment, hit solar capacity addition: Crisil
According to CRISIL report,India’s target of adding 100 GW of solar project capacity by 2022 is facing problems due to (a)lack of clarity on policy (b)frequent bid cancellation and (c)safeguard measures. Last year,the Finance Ministry imposed up to 25% safeguard duty on imported solar panels and modules.The safeguard duty imposition has affected project costs by… Continue reading Uncertain govt. policies clouded developer sentiment, hit solar capacity addition: Crisil
Smart turn: Karimnagar looks to the sun
The urban local body of Karimnagar, an urban centre in Telangana, has signed MoU with the Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation (TSREDCO) for the generation of 1.45 MW of power through solar rooftop panels. A 2018 study by Mercom Capital India group has ranked Telangana second in India in solar power, generating more than… Continue reading Smart turn: Karimnagar looks to the sun
