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Power-surplus Indian state says no to new solar capacity

By : Sustainability ..., May 10, 2019

While other Indian states are struggling to meet renewable purchase obligations (RPO), Karnataka, the nation’s top performing market for installed solar capacity, has such a hefty surplus of...

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SECI to develop 500 MW solar projects in Tamil Nadu

By : Sustainability ..., May 9, 2019

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) will establish 500 MW (Phase I) of grid-connected solar PV projects in Tamil Nadu on Build Own Operate (B-O-O) basis. Tamil Nadu Generation and...

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Four-fold rise in total solar capacity but rooftop meets just 10% of target

By : Sustainability ..., May 9, 2019

Rooftop solar, one the fastest growing sub-sectors in the country's renewable energy space, has hit a speed bump. Of the targeted 40 Gw of solar rooftop installs, only 10 per cent has been...

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Eyeing investment, India considers new solar tender with focus on factories

By : Sustainability ..., May 9, 2019

India is considering a new tender to develop solar power equipment manufacturing that doesn’t include a requirement to also generate electricity, a move aimed at sparking investor interest,...

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Greenlight Planet's solar fans to keep rural India cool this summer

By : Sustainability ..., May 8, 2019

While the country braces for the hottest year since 1901, this model provides powerful airflow for grid-like cooling, striking the perfect balance between performance, durability, and affordability. For ten years, Greenlight Planet has been focused on developing affordable...

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Ministry held session for stakeholders in renewable energy industry

By : Sustainability ..., May 8, 2019

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) today held a brainstorming session for all stakeholders in the renewable energy industry. Major challenges faced by the industry were deliberated upon at the day long meet. "We discussed a lot of land problems like land use --...

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Renewable energy of T.N. over 17% of total power production

By : Sustainability ..., May 7, 2019

Renewable energy (wind, solar, biomass and small hydropower) generation in Tamil Nadu was 16,223 million units in April 2018-February 2019, accounting for 17.5% of the total energy mix....

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Cyclone Fani fails to bring rain, but wind power generation picks up

By : Sustainability ..., May 6, 2019

Cyclone Fani may have failed to bring rain to Tamil Nadu, but the heavy wind it generated has been powering the wind mills in the state over the past two days. Tangedco evacuated 74 million...

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Solar power plant inaugurated at Naval establishment in Kochi

By : Sustainability ..., May 6, 2019

The Naval Armament Inspectorate (NAI) here has taken the green route by harnessing solar power to meet its energy requirements. Director General of Naval Armament Inspection (DGNAI) Rear Admiral...

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Solar power: India calls for concerted efforts to ensure energy security in Asia

By : Sustainability ..., May 3, 2019

India has called for concerted efforts across Asia to ensure energy security in the region for sustainable development and poverty eradication by pursuing non-polluting renewable sources such as...

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