Algorithms to detect underperforming rooftop PV panels
Australian researchers have developed multi-stage algorithms to remotely detect and accurately diagnose underperforming solar panels in residential and commercial PV systems.
Tata Power, Indian Bank partner for collateral-free loan to residential rooftop solar customers
The collaboration aims to facilitate financing solutions under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana scheme for rooftop solar PV installations up to 3 kW, as well as extend support for installations ranging from 3 to 10 kW under the regular scheme.
Apple partners CleanMax on rooftop solar projects for its operations in India
Apple has formed a joint venture with CleanMax to set up 14.4 MW of rooftop solar projects to power its operations in India.
UK investor, Dutch bank commit $50 million loan facility to C&I renewables developer BECIS
British International Investment (BII) and Dutch bank FMO have committed a $50 million joint loan facility to support BECIS to grow its rooftop solar portfolio in India and South-East Asia to nearly 350 MW by 2025.
The next 100 years of energy
Solar is poised to be the leading energy source in the next century. In terms of cost, renewables are almost at par with their dirtier counterparts, and within a few years will soon overtake them in terms of the volume of the overall worldwide energy produced.
Ohms Energy commissions 600 kWp solar rooftop plant for Rossari Biotech
Ohms Energy installed the 600 kWp solar rooftop plant for Rossari Biotech without drilling any hole in the metal roof of the factory. The solar panels used in the project are manufactured by Waaree Energies.
Hartek Group appoints new CEO for Power and Renewable Infra Business
Hartek Group has appointed Sanjay Kumar as the new chief executive officer (CEO) for the Power and Infra Renewable Business. Sanjeev Gupta, the previous CEO, has been elevated to Executive Director, Technical. He now joins the Board of Directors.
More than one lakh people register for PM Suryaghar Yojana in Rajasthan so far
The state government stated that more than 100,000 people have been registered on the portal under the PM Suryaghar Yojana for residential rooftop solar systems in the state so far.
Jakson Group deploys 500 kW solar carport for Gwalior airport
Jakson Group has deployed a carport-style 500 kW PV solar plant at Gwalior’s new airport.
Cabinet approves scheme for installing rooftop solar in ten million households
The residential rooftop solar scheme provides a central financial assistance (CFA) of 60% of the system cost for 2 kW systems and 40% of the additional system cost for systems between 2 to 3 kW capacity. The CFA will be capped at 3 kW. At current benchmark prices, this will mean INR 30,000 subsidy for 1 kW system, INR 60,000 for 2 kW systems, and INR 78,000 for 3 kW systems or higher.
