Solar

KUSAM-MECO has Introduced new professional grade Solar Power Meter Model - KM-SPM-11 which can measure the solar light intensity & solar radiation.

The Government has also approved the enhancement of capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW of the scheme for development of solar parks and ultra-mega solar power projects. The enhanced capacity would ensure setting up of at least 50 solar parks each with a capacity of 500 MW and above…

Fortum, a Finnish energy company is bringing its proven NOx (Nitrogen Oxide) reduction technology in India un-der the new business ‘Fortum eNext’. As part of this initiative, the company recently organised a seminar in Mum-bai to showcase its innovative global technology and its holistic solutions, with a special focus on offerings for thermal power plants in India. On the sidelines of this event, Juha Suomi, Area Director, Asia, Fortum eNext and Sanjay Aggarwal, Managing Director, Fortum India speak to Subhajit Roy and explain about the company’s roadmap for Indian market. Excerpts:

To achieve the target of solar generation by 2022, the approach and methodology opted should be made faster, efficient and cheap. PV Emulator is contributing towards this by providing an easy platform for testing and designing in dynamic conditions along with less space and capital requirements…

MYSUN has expanded its operations in Rajasthan with notable commissioning of two solar projects: a 104 kW project for a marbles and granite flooring provider; and a 397 kW project for a large polybag maker and with a pipeline of under development projects to more than 10MW.

Cables from igus make solar-powered off-road vehicle "Froggee" fit for the world record…

The project was sponsored by Government of Gujarat for 10 MW Canal-top Solar Plant at Vadodara. The students are thankful to their guide Asst. Prof. Avipsa Dey for her support and encouragement during the project... - Avipsa Dey, Nishi Shah, Sonali Ghatge, Vaishali Sapkal

This milestone was achieved with the company’s recent win of a 300 MW solar power project in the largest solar auction conducted by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).

So far 63 solar micro grids of 1899 kWp aggregated capacity have been reported to be installed in the country with financial support from the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE).

Despite these consequences of the climate change Intersolar India opened the doors to a total attendance of more than 13,000 solar and energy storage experts, even 10% more than the expected visitor numbers…

Solar energy is plentiful, clean and green, and is key in reducing carbon footprint. The conventional renewable energy farms like solar and wind needs...

On May 20, Marubeni Corporation (Marubeni) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Electricity Generation Company of Bangladesh Limited (EGCB), an electricity and utility...

The event focusses on the areas of photovoltaics, PV production and solar thermal technologies. – Supriya A Oundhakar, Associate Editor

Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited has a portfolio of more than 1.1 GW in Australia approximately worth AUD 1.2 Billion.

Solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind two important renewable energy sources reached grid parity in 2010. This means that these renewables no longer need subsidies or government support for their growth. India is a tropical country that is blessed with ample solar power reception (6 lakh GW). This article has rectified the flaw and propose a metering and tariff policy that would foster widespread growth of solar roof-top in a diverse democratic country such as India. - Vithal Kamat, Nivea Chauhan Harsh Bhatt Payal Bhadresa Akash Senta

State-wise list of Solar Cities for which Sanctions/In-Principle approvals have been given (Sanctions accorded for Master Plans, Solar City Cells and Promotional Activities).

There is a need to navigate the energy transition for sustainable growth in socio-economic aspects of the country. Though the energy consumption per GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is higher, production of valuable goods is quite low in the country which shows that there is a need to improve the end-use efficiency. …

Whether India will be able to achieve its ambitious target of net-zero emissions by 2070 that is a debatable question, however, the current trend...

Fortum won the right from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam to build a 250 MW solar power plant in Raghanesda solar park in Banaskhata district of Gujarat.

Rapid deployment collapsible solar array for off-grid power. When sun shines, AC outlet is powered.