DELHI ROOFTOP SOLAR
Forced to take hot showers without turning your geysers on? Here are ways to tackle the issue
In the national capital, people are taking hot showers due to heatwave conditions and plastic water tanks like Sintex being exposed to extreme heat, replacing concrete tanks. Solutions include using tank jackets made of ultra violet-resistant material, placing tanks in shady spots, and exploring porous materials like earthen pots for water cooling.
Installing rooftop solar panels in Delhi to get easier soon; dedicated portal launched
Delhi government launches a portal for solar policy to guide rooftop solar panel installation, featuring shadow area assessment and solar capacity calculator.
EV owners may soon sell battery power back to grids like rooftop solar scheme
With V2G technology, EV owners can charge their vehicles during off-peak hours and sell the stored power when their vehicle is not in use, earning incentives set by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission. "This is pretty much like selling surplus rooftop power to the grid and earning incentives," said the official.
Solar power and EV policy on priority list of Delhi govt once MCC is lifted
With the conclusion of the country's largest electoral activity and the impending lifting of the Model Code of Conduct, various pending government initiatives and projects in Delhi are poised to gain momentum, as per ToI reports. Among the numerous initiatives of the Delhi government, the mohalla bus service scheme and the second edition of policies regarding electric vehicles and solar power await approval.
Rooftop solar installations fall 26% to 367 MW in January-March: Report
India added 367 MW of rooftop solar in the March quarter. Installations fell nearly 10 per cent quarter-over-quarter from 406 MW and dropped over 24 per cent year-on-year from 485 MW, the report titled 'Q1 India Rooftop Solar Market' said.
Don't just moan over the unbearable heat
The Met Department warns of severe heatwaves in Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana due to prolonged heatwave conditions. Adapting to extreme heat requires systemic changes, mindset shifts, and infrastructure improvements to combat escalating temperatures.
Tata Power to target 20% share in PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: CEO
"The expectation is that in the next 4-5 years, about 25-30 GW of capacity will be added. We are looking to cover about 20% of this but it will be over five years. It will be flat in the initial years but possibly from the second or third year, we will see much more capacity getting added."
Rooftop solar scheme: 100,000 hands to be trained to put solar panels in homes
Besides trained manpower, another challenge for such a scale of implementation would be the need for a large number of vendors. An official said the government is also looking to train 50,000 vendors for entrepreneurship.
Modi govt's new solar scheme has three big hurdles
The government has launched a new scheme to encourage the installation of solar panels on rooftops, aiming to triple renewable capacity by 2030. The program provides subsidies to install grid-connected systems, allowing households to reduce electricity bills and sell extra power to the grid. However, challenges remain, including difficulties with electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) and a lack of skilled workers. Despite these hurdles, the initiative is expected to create jobs and significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
Sunkind Energy gets 10 MW rooftop solar projects in four states
The five projects will be set up on EPC mode in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. The company aims to complete the projects by July 2024, Hanish Gupta, Founder and CEO of Sunkind Energy, said.
Apple enters JV with CleanMax to invest into rooftop solar projects in India
The solar project will have a total size of 14.4 megawatts, which will provide a local solution to power the company’s offices and the two retail stores in Mumbai and New Delhi, the Cupertino-based smartphone major said in a statement.
Rooftop solar scheme may be linked with Gati Shakti programme
The PM Gati Shakti plan incorporates the infrastructure schemes of various ministries and state governments like Bharatmala, Sagarmala, inland waterways, dry and land ports, among others. Once under Gati Shakti, stakeholders like power distribution companies (discoms) can do better planning of the infrastructure and capacity addition required by them.
Arvind Kejriwal government notifies Delhi Solar Policy, 2023
Delhi Solar Policy, 2023, introduced by Arvind Kejriwal government, aims to provide zero bills for consumers with over 400 monthly units. It includes halving power bills for commercial users, generation-based incentives, and Net Metering benefits.
Rooftop solar plants to be installed in 645 Delhi govt, MCD buildings, will create 50 MW capacity
The Delhi government has approved a solar policy to install rooftop solar plants on 645 buildings, including educational institutions and healthcare facilities. The initiative will help make the government buildings more energy-efficient, resulting in these becoming sustainable and completing their energy needs through self generation of power.
India wants to hook its population onto clean energy by boosting rooftop solar
India is streamlining the process for rooftop solar connections with government support and subsidies. However, the country still falls short of its targeted 40 gigawatts of rooftop solar power by 2022. Consumer awareness and buy-in from electricity companies are key to growth. Bureaucratic hurdles have been challenging, but interest in rooftop solar technology is increasing.
Shout from the rooftop: Solar subsidy for homes may go up to 60 per cent
There are two parts to the implementation of the scheme. In one, the SPVs will reach out to consumers having up to 3kW of load and the 40% non-subsidised portion of the capital cost would be loaned by the SPV. The excess power units that will be generated through the rooftop solar project on such households, monitored through virtual net metering, will go towards paying off the loan by the SPV.
Want to install rooftop solar? Delhi govt is here to help
The Delhi government is set to use satellite imagery for rooftop assessments to enhance solar power generation under the newly passed Delhi Solar Policy 2024. The initiative aims to accurately analyze shadow and sunlight patterns throughout the year to calculate the power generation potential of rooftops. The policy encourages residents to install solar panels, offering incentives such as generation-based incentives, capital subsidies, and the opportunity to sell excess electricity. The government plans to launch a comprehensive portal featuring details of empanelled agencies and organize awareness camps to empower consumers with information about solar installations.
Net-zero goal: India's interim budget focuses on green economy, climate investments
India aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by solarising rooftops of one crore households and providing viability gap funding for offshore wind energy. The government will mandate blending compressed biogas with natural gas for transport and domestic use. India plans to set up coal gasification and liquefaction capacity and support the e-vehicle ecosystem. The country will also launch a scheme for bio-manufacturing and bio-foundry, and implement measures for coastal aquaculture and mariculture. The government's initiatives aim to reduce emissions and promote green economic growth.
Kejriwal's Gift to Delhi: Earn Rs 900 monthly, plus enjoy zero electricity bills
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced the Delhi Solar Policy 2024, offering generation-based incentives for rooftop solar panel installations. The policy also requires government buildings with an area of 500 square metres to install solar panels within three years. Atishi, the Power Minister of Delhi, stated that the policy was approved by the Cabinet and will be implemented in 10 days.
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