Solar-powered islands? The story of Diu and T’au
The solar-powered islands of Diu and T’au have set an example for other such land masses to meet their power requirements through green energy.
Africa50 signs MoU with International Solar Alliance to support PV projects across Africa
Africa50 and International Solar Alliance (ISA) will leverage each other’s networks to mobilize funding and raise awareness of African solar projects in European and Indian markets.
WindStream launches hybrid wind-solar street light system
Telangana-based WindStream Energy Technologies has launched a hybrid wind-solar street light system for hilly, coastal, and rural areas.
Solar trees to light up parks, gardens in solar cities of Uttar Pradesh
Solar cities in Uttar Pradesh will host 1 kW solar trees with LED street lighting systems and 2.5 kW solar trees for the illumination of gardens and parks.
India remains world’s most attractive solar market
India has retained its crown as the most attractive market for solar investment, according to the latest edition of Ernst & Young’s renewables attractiveness index.
Punjab tenders for purchase of 1.2 GW of solar power
The selected bidders will set up grid-connected solar projects anywhere in Punjab to supply the power.
PV-powered offgrid air conditioner for building applications
A British research team has investigated the technical feasibility of an air conditioning unit powered exclusively by solar-plus-storage and has found that two 130 Ah batteries charged by two 400 W solar panels are capable of supporting the system during the night.
$30.3 billion market potential for solar pumps, dryers in India
A new report states solar-powered pumps (higher capacity and micro-pumps) offer a $28 billion market potential in India, the maximum among all mature decentralized renewable energy (DRE) livelihood applications. Solar dryers have the second-largest deployment potential at $2.3 billion.
Govt to launch scheme for livelihood applications of distributed renewable energy
India’s power minister said the government will create a large program for distributed renewable energy livelihoods, like rooftop solar and solar irrigation schemes.
India’s energy transition presents $25 billion annual investment potential: Avendus Capital
India attracted around $10 billion of annual investment in the renewable energy sector over the last five years. High economic growth and a stable commitment to decarbonization have drawn the attention of major organizations and investors from around the world.
