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August 5, 2016

China proposes giant Global Electricity Transmission Grid connecting Equator with the Arctic

Global Electricity Transmission Grid China can really think big and execute even bigger. The country’s infrastructure planning is of mammoth scale and its state directed capitalism […]

August 4, 2016

Chinese Solar Inverter makers take 3 out of the top 5 Global Ranks

Chinese Solar Inverters The Chinese solar panel producers have become dominant players in the global solar panel industry, with almost 7 out of the top 10 […]

August 4, 2016

China to lower Solar target as massive amount of Power goes to waste

China Solar Target to be lowered China has been by far the largest solar installation country in the last few years, as the Middle Kingdom has […]

August 3, 2016

India’s Employment Crisis takes a turn for the worse with E-Commerce Industry Losses

Unemployment in India India’s employment situation is nothing less than a massive crisis situation, with millions of workers joining the workforce every year without even 10% […]

August 3, 2016

India raises solar Renewable Purchase Obligation Target for Indian utilities, but REC market remains dead

Renewable Purchase Obligation & Renewable Energy Certificate – India India has implemented a Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) for major power users, but the plan remains only […]

August 2, 2016

GST may be a huge dampener for the Indian Solar Industry

Taxes on Solar Products in India Solar industry being a green industry with strong support being received from the central and state governments, receives a wide […]

August 2, 2016

Has the Indian Government given up on 40 GW Rooftop Solar

Solar Parks in India to double allocation The Indian government has not been very successful in pushing rooftop solar, despite enacting numerous policies and subsidies for […]

August 1, 2016

Community Solar – How does Community Solar work & Market Size

Community Solar For customers wanting to enjoy solar power, yet not having the bandwidth to install solar systems, community solar is the answer. Community solar as […]

August 1, 2016

Solar Zone in India – Policy

India Solar Energy Zones The Indian government has been coming up with a number of policies and initiatives to boost the solar energy capacity in the […]

July 29, 2016

What returns can I get from a Rooftop Solar System

Cost benefit Analysis of a Rooftop Solar System Installing a rooftop solar system is a long term investment and hence proper prudence and vigilance must be […]

July 28, 2016

India gears up for Solar with Storage

Solar+Storage Tender in India In an attempt to make solar energy more sustainable and reliable, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) invited bids for India’s […]

July 28, 2016

Why is Tesla set to be the largest in terms of Energy Efficiency

Tesla is set to become a large player globally in terms of energy efficiency. The fact is evident by the company’s action of dropping “Motors” from […]

July 27, 2016

Rooftop Solar Panels

We at Greenworldinvestor, have time and again how rooftop solar is gaining traction worldwide. Land being a major constraint in developing economies, rooftop solar is becoming […]

July 27, 2016

With India turning Power Surplus, Wind producers face large losses due to curtailment by Utilities

More Problems for Wind Energy in India We at Greenworldinvestor, have already discussed how wind energy in India is facing pressure from the lower prices of […]

July 26, 2016

Solar Panel Efficiency Comparison

Comparing Efficiency levels of different Solar Panels in India I constantly receive queries regarding solar panel efficiencies in India and which panel should be bought with […]

July 26, 2016

Will a private legal fight between 2 Solar Manufacturers lead to the end of the US-Chinese Trade War

Will Anti Dumping Duties come to an end China and USA have been lodged in a long drawn trade war over solar products, even as Chinese […]

July 25, 2016

Solar – No more a Monkey Business

Monkey Menace on Solar Rooftops Yes you heard it right. We have been hearing stories about monkeys menacing around in the cities – raiding homes, destroying […]

July 25, 2016

India’s Ultra Mega Solar Plant Dreams come a cropper with lack of interest from all

Ultra Mega Solar Plant – India In 2013, India’s government planned to construct a large number of solar ultra-mega power plants (UMPPs) in 4 different places […]

July 22, 2016

Masala Bonds – Are they worth the yield?

Masala Bonds After Dim Sum bonds, it is the turn of the Masala Bonds to make a mark in the international markets. Masala bonds are normal […]

July 22, 2016

Vietnam and Thailand Solar Cell makers make hay while US duties shine, but for how long

Solar Cells in Thailand and Vietnam One of the major reasons why Taiwanese solar cell companies made a sharp comeback after the prolonged solar downturn in […]

July 21, 2016

Solar PV Installation numbers by Country in 2015 and expected by 2016

Country wise Solar installations in 2015 USA, China, Germany, Japan and Italy are the five largest solar markets in the world in terms of installations. According […]

July 21, 2016

Which states are the Most Friendly towards Rooftop Solar in India – State Policies and Achievements

Rooftop Solar Policies in different States in India A target of 40,000 MW of rooftop installations by 2022 has been finalised by India and according to […]

July 20, 2016

Frameless Solar Panels – Definition, Advantages, Limitations and Opportunities

Traditional solar panels have aluminum frames and are mounted on brackets that do not blend well with the home and building designs and somewhat makes the […]