India installed 3.2 GW of solar in 2020
In large-scale solar, Adani was the largest developer by capacity, and Sterling & Wilson the preferred EPC partner. Tata Power Solar led in rooftop solar installations.
REIL tenders 8 MW rooftop solar capacity in Rajasthan
Bidders have until May 10 to lodge their interest in installing and commissioning the grid-connected solar capacity at various training and educational institutions across the State.
EPC partners sought for rooftop solar projects across India
Developers have until May 17 to bid for the installation, commissioning, and ten-year operation and maintenance of rooftop solar projects across India.
Solar 101: Is my roof ready for solar?
In this series, we’ll break down the decision-making process into bite-sized pieces so you can navigate the process and feel good about your choices.
Gujarat is progressing towards its solar PV rooftop target 2021-22
Gujarat tops the list of Indian states with respect to installed solar rooftop capacity, as it has already achieved around 40 percent of its allotted target. The persisting pandemic has slowed down the pace of capacity addition but policy incentives like SURYA- Gujarat are paving way towards Gujarat’s clean energy transition.
Amplus acquires rooftop solar projects from Sterling and Wilson
The Gurugram-headquartered distributed solar energy company has acquired Sterling and Wilson’s 7.2 MWp of on-site rooftop solar projects across seven Indian states.
New report says India nearing 7 GW of rooftop solar
Bridge To India’s latest report shows India installed a cumulative rooftop solar capacity of 6,792 MW as of December 31, 2020. Capital expenditure (capex) model, wherein consumers own the system, accounted for a majority of this capacity (72%).
Madhya Pradesh tenders 41 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar
Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd has issued a tender to develop an aggregate 41 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar capacity in Madhya Pradesh. The RESCO mode capacity shall come upon the buildings of different government departments and private institutions. The ceiling tariff is fixed at INR 4/ kWh. Bidding closes on May 5.
Technique Solaire commissions its first rooftop solar power plant in India
The French developer’s Indian arm has commissioned part of its 675 kW AC rooftop solar PV plant at the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) campus in Goa.
Azure Power sells 152 MW solar rooftop portfolio to Radiance Renewables
The New Delhi-based developer has agreed to sell its 152 MW of solar rooftop portfolio for INR 536.5 crore (US$ 73.5 million) as it focuses on capital discipline and improving shareholder returns.
