Uma Gupta
Hybrid solar container system launched for off-grid markets
The PV system was launched recently by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in partnership with STEAG Energy Services. It can provide 24-hour electricity even without grid connection, and is expected to generate around 10,000 kWh annually.
Azure to set up 1 GW solar capacity across Uttar Pradesh
The project is one among 300 odd projects worth Rs 65,000 crore including solar parks to be launched during a ground breaking ceremony in Kanpur later this month.
Lobby group demands expansion of net metering in Uttar Pradesh
The National Solar Energy Federation Of India says the recent decision to exclude commercial and industrial premises, as well as public buildings, from self consumption remuneration unfairly penalizes businesses and public bodies which have gone down the solar path.
India eyes South America’s lithium reserves for battery manufacturing
As India plans to set up large lithium-ion battery plants, the Lithium Triangle countries in South America (comprising Chile, Argentina and Bolivia) have offered to meet India’s growing demand for lithium.
Exim Bank to finance 27 solar projects in 15 nations
The solar projects, mainly located in Africa and South America, are identified by International Solar Alliance (ISA). These will include on-grid as well as off-grid projects like rooftop solar and irrigation pumps powered by solar panels.
India will add 11.4 GW of solar capacity annually: S&P Global
Owing to the general elections this year, little progress on the policy front is expected in the near term, according to the report.
Filipino company Solar Philippines enters India
The Philippines-based solar major will develop around 500 MW of solar capacity in India, which it describes as having favourable regulatory environment.
Thai solar imports soared more than 2,700% in nine months
From April to November, Indian imports of solar cells and modules from Singapore – worth Rs489 crore, Vietnam (Rs263 crore) and Thailand (Rs155 crore) recorded whopping annual growth rates of 242%, 440% and 2,711%, respectively.
Solar in India: The 10 Year Challenge
The last 10 years have seen India emerge as a solar superpower, setting an example from which many emerging countries in Africa and Southeast Asia are eager to learn.
12 GW ‘new solar’ proposal: Industry reaction
“While there are ample solar PV module manufacturers in India to meet the government demands, the proposal would provide impetus to existing and new players to venture into cell production”—according to Sunil Rathi, director, Waaree Energies.
