SOLAR ROOFTOP

The campaign for PM Surya Ghar Yojana in Uttar Pradesh targets Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Gorakhpur. It aims to boost solar energy use through a comprehensive approach and public engagement at educational institutions.

Consumers like Sameer Pawar in Goa face challenges accessing subsidies for rooftop solar plants due to online portal glitches. Despite the government's promotion of green energy, the reality on the ground highlights difficulties in obtaining the pro...

High installation costs and lack of skilled labor are major barriers to rooftop solar adoption in India, according to a Luminous Power Technologies survey. Conducted with 4,318 respondents across five metros and eight non-metro cities, the survey re...

"With the exponential growth being witnessed in the electric vehicle market, demand for batteries has risen significantly. Many rare earth metals go into battery manufacturing, so IGL thinks recycling them could be a lucrative option, especially whe...

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the abolition of monthly minimum charges for domestic power consumers, stating that electricity bills will now be based solely on the number of units consumed. This move aims to provide relief to el...

Delhi government launches a portal for solar policy to guide rooftop solar panel installation, featuring shadow area assessment and solar capacity calculator.

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 surpl...

Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd launched the '#GharGharSolar, Tata Power ke Sangh' national campaign from Sun City Jodhpur, Rajasthan, with Praveer Sinha CEO and MD Tata Power present.

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.

India has the potential to generate around 750 GW of power from solar sources, with only 11% utilization. New rooftop solar schemes can help ramp up capacity faster.

India is undergoing a rooftop revolution with the development of solar technology, reshaping energy consumption patterns. The country aims to achieve ambitious renewable energy goals, focusing on rural electrification for inclusive development.

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.

The government plans to streamline the installation of solar agricultural pumps for farmers under the PM-KUSUM scheme by connecting them directly to vendors through a national portal, similar to the PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana for solar rooftop s...

"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 w...

The promise of 300 units of free electricity for setting up rooftop solar panels is attractive. However, since many states give free power, setting up solar panels seems like an additional effort with no significant benefit. Outreach to target consu...

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.

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 electric...

Through the initiative, the company aims to accelerate the solarisation of over 10,000 rooftops across households and MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises).