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October 22, 2019

Should You Buy Hyundai's Kona Electric In India

Tata Motors’ Tigor and Mahindra and Mahindra’s e-Verito are two of the successful electric cars running in India. They are also being used largely by the […]
October 21, 2019

Cryptocurrency Market Update

The cryptocurrency market has lost a large amount of value in the past few months, and the days of its peak in December of 2017 may […]
October 18, 2019

Another New Low for Solar Price Seen in the Middle East

Low prices for solar projects have been a phenomenon that we have seen over the past 2-3 years with ever new record lows being bid for […]
October 17, 2019

Another Major Bailout for India’s Perennially Indebted Power Utilities on the Anvil

India’s power distribution sector is always facing a challenge of high debt and heavy losses due to vested political interests that always keep the power prices […]
October 16, 2019

Will Things "Brighten Up" for Andhra Pradesh

A lot of drama has been happening around the AP government recently. The new government at the state has turned the whole picture of the renewable energy […]
October 15, 2019

ReNew Power – From A Buyer to Seller of Renewable Energy Assets

ReNew Power, one of the largest green energy firms in India has decided to put up its 300 MW of solar assets for sale. This announcement comes […]
October 10, 2019

India’s Solar Manufacturing Could Finally See A Sustainable Renaissance with Import Duties

Despite numerous efforts by the government, the Indian solar manufacturing industry has not really seen any major investments in the last couple of years. The SECI […]
October 9, 2019

India Seems to Miss Its 2022 175 GW Target Big Time

While the Indian government has been tom tomming about the rapid progress on the renewable energy front in recent years, the industry is lurching from one […]
October 3, 2019

Will India Miss the EV Train As Well?

India is facing an increasing demand for power thanks to its rising population and consumerism. As such, the government is trying very hard to make the […]
October 2, 2019

Challenges Faced by Waste-to-energy Plants in India

I receive a lot of queries around waste-to-energy plants. It is encouraging to see that so many youngsters seem to be excited about the prospects of generating […]
October 1, 2019

5 Green Living Tips You Need To Follow Today

People are drawn to a green lifestyle for several reasons. Whether it’s sound environmental practices, cost-savings initiatives, and the opportunity to instill positive values in the […]
September 30, 2019

Why PMO is So Concerned About RE Credit in India

Renewable energy projects are very capital-intensive and require a large number of funds.  However, ultra-low price points and rising levels of NPAs have made banks reluctant […]
September 27, 2019

Suzlon Energy on Death Bed?

Suzlon Bankruptcy Suzlon Energy, India’s green poster child has finally fallen into a debt death spiral. The wind turbine giant is heavily debt-laden and is unable […]
September 26, 2019

Indian PM Inaugurates Solar Park At UN Headquarters

India has come a long way in its renewable energy commitment, so much so that the Indian Prime Minister inaugurated the Gandhi Solar Park at the […]
September 23, 2019

As the Automobile Industry goes Through a Paradigm Change, Major Players Position Themselves

The automobile industry is going through a major paradigm change with shared mobility making a huge impact on the industry already. The recent car sales decline has […]
September 19, 2019

India To Roll out a Massive 7.5 GW Solar Plant in the Northern Buddhist Province

The Indian government is planning to build a huge 7500 MW solar park in the northern Buddhist province of Ladakh. The government had announced a plan […]
September 18, 2019

Floating Solar Energy – The Next Big Driver for Renewable Energy in India

The floating solar energy technology has been making huge leaps in cost reduction and technology improvement in the last couple of years, mostly under the radar […]
September 17, 2019

How Can You Make Money by Recycling your Scrap Catalysts?

#RecycleYourScrap An excellent way to make money is to sell recyclable materials. New and used cars, junkyards, and car repair shops all have used catalytic converters […]
September 16, 2019

Massive “Make in India” Subsidy Planned for Battery and EV Manufacturing

The chairman of Niti Aayog, Mr. Amitabh Kant is one of the most influential people in the Modi government. He had earlier said that India has missed […]
September 12, 2019

The Issue of Lead-Acid Batteries in India

As a means to combat the issue of rising pollution in the country, India shifted its focus on e-rickshaws. Provision of public transport services for cities by […]
September 10, 2019

Approved List of Models and Manufacturers by MNRE

The MNRE has decided to publish a list of approved models and manufacturers for solar cells and PV modules complying with the BIS norms. The list […]
September 9, 2019

More Solar Power to Kerala – Soura Program

The southern state of Kerala is making rapid strides towards increasing its solar power capacity. Though the state receives high solar radiation all through the year, it […]
September 5, 2019

Solar Skin Design – For Aesthetically-focused Solar Shoppers

One of the major issues for aesthetically-focused solar shoppers is the fact that solar panel installation on their rooftops distorts the beauty of their homes. They […]
September 3, 2019

Indian Solar Manufacturers Cry Foul Over Opposition to Source Domestic Cells for Solar Agri Scheme

India recently launched a hugely ambitious solar powered water pump scheme in which 1.75 million off-grid solar pumps, 1 million grid-connected solar pumps and 10,000 MW […]
September 2, 2019

Dumping of Cheap Low-Quality Lithium Batteries by China into India Begins

EVs in India The Indian solar industry is dominated by Chinese solar companies which push huge amounts of cheap solar products into the country which has […]
August 30, 2019

Are Indian Oil Companies Putting Their Heads in the Sand to Ignore the EV Revolution

India has a large public sector owned corporate sector which is dominated by oil companies such as IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, ONGC, etc. These are multi-billion dollar companies […]
August 29, 2019

Solar Rooftop Attractiveness Index in India

Solar Rooftop Attractiveness Index India recently launched the solar rooftop attractiveness index called SARAL in which states are ranked according to their attractiveness in terms of investors […]
August 27, 2019

India’s New Plans for Mega Renewable Energy Plants are Mega Mistakes in the Making

The Indian government once again has put new plans for developing mega renewable energy at the forefront. As per the new plan, 1600 MW sized plants […]
August 26, 2019

Grid Parity Unleashes Another Solar Surge Globally

The long-awaited grid parity had arrived in the last couple of years in multiple places such as India where both solar and wind prices are now […]
August 22, 2019

India’s Confused Safeguard Duty on Solar Panel Imports Fails to Spur Manufacturing in the Country

The Indian manufacturing industry has seen numerous bankruptcies and closures over the last few years as predatory pricing from Chinese solar panel giants led to massive […]