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Rajasthan Government Secures Rs 3 Trillion Energy Deal with UAE
The Rajasthan government has inked an initial agreement with the United Arab Emirates for a massive ₹3 lakh crore investment in the state's renewable energy sector. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Bhajanlal
4 Lakh Rooftop Solar Systems Empower Indian Homes Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that over 4 lakh rooftop solar systems have been installed nationwide under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Speaking at the curtain-raiser for the 7th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly, set for November
SECR Saves ₹10 Lakh Monthly with Solar Energy Push!
The South East Central Railway (SECR) is boosting its green energy efforts by installing solar power plants and constructing new buildings in line with Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) standards across its Bilaspur, Raipur, and Nagpur divisions. The SECR has
India Adds 11.3 GW of Solar Modules and 2 GW of Cell Manufacturing Capacity in First Half of 2024!
Highlights: As of June 2024, India’s cumulative solar module manufacturing capacity reached 77.2 GW, while solar cell manufacturing capacity stood at 7.6 GW. Gujarat emerged as the preferred state for solar photovoltaic (PV) component manufacturers. According
PM Modi Inaugurates 5 Solar Parks at World’s Largest 16 GW Solar Power Plant!
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple projects in Maharashtra during his visit to Poharadevi in Washim district. Notably, he unveiled the first five solar parks of the world’s largest decentralized 16,000 MW solar power generation project, designed to provide daytime
India’s Solar PV Module Manufacturing Capacity Soars from 2.3 GW to 67 GW in 10 Years!
India's solar PV module manufacturing capacity has surged from 2.3 GW to 67 GW over the past decade, driven by the Make in India initiative, the Ministry of Renewable said. Additionally, 48 GW of fully or partially integrated solar PV
US Sanctions Against China: A Catalyst for Indian Solar Growth
Highlights: The US aims to protect domestic industries and combat Chinese dumping while investing $370 billion in clean energy under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). India's solar exports surged by 227% to $1.8 billion in 2023, up from $561
4th RE-Invest Summit: India as the Best Bet of the 21st Century, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded the rapid and extensive planning of his government, highlighting the '100-day' plans across infrastructure and social development sectors. He made these remarks during the inaugural session of the 4th RE-Invest, a flagship event by
MNRE Plans to Enforce the ALMM Mandate for Solar Cells Starting April 1, 2026
Highlights: MNRE is seeking input from stakeholders on the draft guidelines for the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar cells. Under the ALMM mandate, all projects must source their solar PV modules from the ALMM list,
Gujarat to Install 48 MW Solar Rooftop Systems on Govt Buildings by FY25
Gujarat will install solar rooftop systems with a total capacity of 48 MW on government buildings during the current financial year, supported by an allocation of ₹177 crore, the state government announced. The initiative, led by the Climate Change