New approach to measure solar potential of urban areas could be used in all climates
Dutch researchers have come up with a system they claim has a maximum estimation error of less than 10% and which reduces the computational requirements for calculating the output of PV systems in complex environments. The approach is based on the correlation between a skyline’s profile and annual irradiation.
Adani to build 5 GW data center parks in Andhra Pradesh
The Gujarati multinational will invest Rs700 billion to set up world’s first 100% renewable powered data center parks in the state.
Green Climate Fund signs $100 million pact for India’s rooftop solar
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) have signed an agreement to infuse US$100 million into an ambitious $250 million project designed to unlock private sector initiatives for the creation of rooftop solar power capacity across India.
Rooftop solar grows by 75% to add 1.5 GW of new capacity
Maharashtra (473 MW), Tamil Nadu (312 MW), Karnataka (272 MW), Rajasthan (270 MW) and Uttar Pradesh (223 MW) are the top five states accounting for 54% of the total market—according to Bridge To India’s latest India Solar Rooftop Map report
Solar City Initiative phase two launched in Delhi
The programme allows the installation of solar roof atop apartment blocks, which otherwise could not install such systems. Potential in the area is around 15 MW, of which 6 MW have been signed up for already. Another 5 MW should be developed in this second phase of the project.
India’s 40 GW rooftop solar aim hit by high costs, net metering caps
Factors including the ability to reach less credit worthy clients, standardised regulatory support and a rating mechanism for developers could promote rooftop solar uptake in India.
Safeguard duty fallout: NTPC and MPUVNL delay solar auctions
Responding to developer requests, the state-run NTPC has deferred a 2 GW solar auction by a week, to Tuesday. Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd is another state-owned corporation that has extended its bid submission deadline – for 33 MWp of rooftop solar – from August 9 to August 17, after similar requests.
Interview: Combining umbrella with solar
In an interview with pv magazine, Thinkphi founder Samit Choksi discusses the company’s expansion into sustainable product development and how solar energy is being harvested through it.
Secunderabad Railway Station is India’s first to get Green Certificate
South Central Railway (SCR) of India has announced today that Secunderabad is the first railway station on Indian Railways to get the Green Certification. The station has a 500 KW Solar PV installation, generating 2500 kWh per day.
