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March 5, 2019

Absence of Net Meters in Gurugram Lead to Poor Rooftop Installation Numbers

One of the major reasons why solar ranks amongst the hottest selling commodities today is because of its ability to save you bucks in your electricity […]
February 28, 2019

India Reports a dip in Solar Imports And Exports

India’s solar industry is nothing short of a roller coaster ride. We keep hearing news about several ups and downs in the industry. Though the country […]
February 26, 2019

Why is Energy Storage The Need of the Hour For India Now

India has been making rapid strides towards alternative sources of energy like wind and solar. The country has set up an aggressive renewable energy installation target by […]
February 20, 2019

Cabinet Nods To RTS and Kusum Scheme

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved phase-II of grid-connected rooftop solar program for achieving a total capacity of 40,000 MW from rooftop solar projects by 2022. In […]
February 19, 2019

Special Solar Panels – Good Alternative to Try Solar

As solar technology becomes more popular, there have been many inventions trying to explore cheaper versions that can be used by the masses. These solar panels […]
February 18, 2019

Google To Install Its First Floating Solar Project in Asia

Floating Solar by Google Google is all set to install its first floating solar plant in Taiwan, Asia. This will also mark Google’s first renewable energy project […]
February 15, 2019

India's Clean Power Portfolio Over the Next Decade

We keep hearing stories about how solar and wind energy are going to change the face of the power industry in India and worldwide. India has […]
February 14, 2019

India Solar Manufacturers Finally Find The Holy Grail

CPSU Solar Policy in India The Indian solar manufacturing industry has been in doldrums ever since the domestic content requirements (DCR) was removed from domestic solar […]
February 12, 2019

Did You Hear About Using Origami In Solar Technology?

Origami Solar Panels Today, we keep on hearing about the advancements in solar technology. It is now easier to install a solar system than in the […]
February 7, 2019

Can Solar on Schools And Colleges Educate People?

Solar At Educational Institutions As solar power becomes more competitive with each passing year, it makes complete sense to go solar, especially at places not connected […]
February 6, 2019

Solar Continues To Shine in India's Total RE Additions

Out of the 5,000 MW of renewable energy additions during the last year (Apr-Dec’18), solar accounted for 3,560 MW including 3,270 MW from ground-mounted projects and […]
February 5, 2019

Did You Hear About Inkjet Solar Panels?

Inkjet Solar Panels The Inkjet processing method can be used for producing cheap Solar panels. It makes it possible to produce solar panels at lower temperatures, […]
February 4, 2019

What's In For Renewable Energy This Budget

Renewable Energy – Interim Budget India India’s installed solar generation capacity had grown over ten times in the last five years and is now generating plenty […]
January 28, 2019

Goa Producers and Consumers To Get  Solar Subsidy

Solar in Goa As solar becomes too mainstream with passing time, it is gradually becoming economically viable to install a solar system. However, to boost solar […]
January 23, 2019

USA set to Multiply its Solar Capacity by more than 4 times as Solar becomes the Cheapest Fuel

The United States is seeing a massive surge in solar energy with more than 130 GW of solar capacity expected to come online over the next […]
January 22, 2019

"Pick and Choose" Solar Auctions by Indian States Drive Developers up the Wall

India is set to become the second largest country in terms of solar capacity installed in 2019 with some analysts predicting a massive 15 GW of […]
January 16, 2019

Islands can go Green Cheaply With Solar Plus Lithium Battery Plants

Islands face huge challenges in supplying energy to their citizens affordably, as they do not have the resources such as coal, gas or oil to power […]
January 14, 2019

India to Empanel Solar Manufacturers, as SD and Tenders fail to Gain Traction

While the Indian renewable energy industry has been extremely successful in growing capacity across the board in both solar and wind energy capacity installation, it has […]
January 10, 2019

Solar Comes in Handy for the BSF

Solar For National Security Solar energy is not only powering our homes, shops, and industries but is also proving to be of immense importance in matters […]
January 9, 2019

Solar In Agriculture – Agrophotovoltaics

Agrophotovoltaics Solar In Agriculture or Agrophotovoltaics, as it is being called, is the process of using solar panels to support agriculture. I am not talking about […]
January 8, 2019

4 Major Advantages of RESCO Model in India- Definition, Benefits, Rooftop Tariffs

RESCO Model in India India is targeting to achieve 100 GW power capacity through solar energy, out of which 40 GW is targeted to come through rooftop […]
January 7, 2019

India Begins Executing on 25 GW Solar Capacity Development in Ladakh

25 GW Solar Capacity on Indian Border India has been planning to set up huge solar capacities in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir over […]
January 3, 2019

Big becomes Beautiful in Indian Solar Industry as Financial Muscle gives an Edge

The Indian solar industry is seeing a rapid consolidation around large developers as smaller and mid-sized companies are getting edged out due to the financial muscle […]
December 26, 2018

Lack of Financing Options and High Upfront Costs Limit Residential Rooftop Growth in India

India Residential Rooftop Problems With a population of more than 130 crores, India is a highly price sensitive nation. A rising population calls for higher demand […]
December 14, 2018

How Solar Energy is Solving Social Issues At Hand

#solarforasocialcause Potential of Solar in improving the lives of People Solar technology has become one of the most rapidly advancing technologies in today’s times. The technology has […]
December 5, 2018

State-wise Solar rankings So far in 2018-19

As per the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India’s total installed capacities (as of July 2018) are given below: States            […]
December 4, 2018

Could Solar Energy Uplift the State of the Indian Farmers

Solar to Revolutionize the Indian Agriculture sector I love to hear stories about how solar energy is uplifting the lives of the weaker sections of society […]
November 30, 2018

India Becomes World’s Second largest Clean Energy Investment Market

India has become the second largest nation in the world this year for clean energy investment, from the fifth largest in 2017. The renewable auctions market in India is the […]
November 28, 2018

Did You Hear About The Ulta Chhata For Rain Water Harvesting in India

The Ulta Chhata or Inverted Umbrella Its raining umbrellas on Greenworldinvestor 🙂 Yesterday, I wrote about the Solar Umbrella and today I am going to talk […]
November 27, 2018

A Solar Umbrella Could Ease Problems In Your Next Vacation

Solar Umbrella One of the major concerns while touring is that your phone’s battery is constantly running out. Nowadays we need a smartphone for everything, it becomes […]