Leveraging ESG Tech for a resilient and decentralized energy grid
According to the “Energy Statistics India 2024” report by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, total emissions from the energy sector have been on the rise, underscoring the urgency for sustainable energy practices and stronger ESG-aligned interventions.
Mauritius hosts SolarX Accelerator Programme in collaboration with International Solar Alliance and Business Mauritius
The two-day SolarX Accelerator Programme in Mauritius brought together 35 startups from across Asia and APAC region to accelerate the development and deployment of innovative solar solutions.
“Distributed renewable energy should serve as an inclusive, community-centric growth engine”: ISA Director General
Ashish Khanna, Director General of International Solar Alliance, highlighted the need to enable private-sector investments in driving technology and innovation for distributed renewable energy, while the government focuses on developing the policy and regulatory framework and results-based financing to make these solutions affordable for the poor.
Meghalaya’s Gnanamma Healthcare Centre transitions to near net-zero electricity with solar plus storage installation
The newly installed 6.05 kW solar plant and 21.6 kWh battery energy storage now meet up to 100% of the health facility’s electricity needs.
Group Surya secures EPC package for solar hydrogen microgrid in Ladakh
Surya International has won EPC package for a solar-hydrogen-BESS based 200 kW microgrid at Chushul, Ladakh. The project will supply round-the-clock renewable power in off-grid defense locations under extreme climatic conditions.
Sun-tracking photovoltaics for stadiums
Researchers in Italy have developed a sun-tracking PV system design for stadium covers. The proposed approach is said to offer both strong structural response and high energy yield compared to systems based on fixed structures.
Bids open for solar-powered lift irrigation systems in Bhutan
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is running a tender for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of two solar-powered lift irrigation pilot systems in Bhutan. The deadline to submit proposals is March 21, 2025.
Alpex Solar wins INR 45-crore solar pumps order from MSEDCL
Alpex Solar will supply 2,000 solar-powered water pumps under Magel Tyal Saur Krushi Scheme in Maharashtra.
NTPC secures PPA with Indian Army for solar-hydrogen based microgrid project
NTPC has secured a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Indian Army for sale of power from its solar-hydrogen based microgrid project at Chushul (Ladakh).
A budget boost for solar power could reshape india’s energy and agricultural landscape
Central Government’s Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme holds transformative potential for both India’s agricultural and energy sectors. Decisive financial boosts in the 2025 budgets will harness the growing winds of interest and pave the way for widespread adoption.
