Solar Industry Updates
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Gujarat Launches Renewable Energy Policy 2023, Plans Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects
Highlights: Gujarat is targeting 100 MW renewable energy capacity by 2030 The new RE policy focuses on the development of solar, wind, and hybrid wind-solar projects The state will promote clean energy transition through initiatives like green tariffs, carbon
India’s PV Module Manufacturing Capacity Grew by 110% in the Past Year
Highlights: A new CII-EY report states India’s module manufacturing capacity experienced significant growth in the past year Policy changes introduced by the Indian government were cited as the key reasons. India’s PV module manufacturing capacity grew from
World’s Northernmost Ground Mounted PV System Installed in Norway
Highlights:360 solar panels have been installed in the Svalbard archipelago of NorwayThe pilot project aims to facilitate the shift to green energy in remote Arctic communities Norway has installed solar panels in the Svalbard archipelago, a group
UP to Install 30,000 Solar Water Pumps under PM Kusum Scheme
Highlights:UP government to install solar-powered irrigation pumps in 75 districts at the cost of ₹434 crore60% of the benchmark cost will be covered by the central and state government as a grant. To promote clean energy in the
Navi Mumbai to Get a 100 MW Floating Solar Plant, Solar-Powered Civic Schools
Highlights: NMMC to install solar panels over its buildings (new and existing), civic schools, and public toilets The civic body has proposed a 100 MW floating solar project at Morbe Dam With these projects, NMMC plans to turn Navi
MNRE Relaxes DCR norms for Solar Cells under PM Kusum till March 2024
Highlights: MNRE extends waiver of DCR norms under PM Kusum till 31st March 2024 The move aims to reduce the difficulties faced by stakeholders and fast-track the execution process of the scheme The Ministry of New
Rajasthan Planning to Add 90 GW of Solar and Wind Capacity by 2030
Highlights: Rajasthan unveils draft of Rajasthan Energy Policy 2050 with ambitious RE targets State to develop 90 GW of combined wind and solar capacity by 2030 The initiative is set to create 1, 11,000 jobs in the state
Solar Energy to Power 24 ‘Green Panchayats’ in Himachal Pradesh
Highlights: HIMURJA to set up 500kW-1MW solar plants in the gram panchayats of 12 districts The state has made a provision of ₹50 crore for the project The Himachal Pradesh government will develop 2 gram panchayats as
Ghaziabad’s 4-Year Plan: Solar to Meet 10% of the Energy Demand
Highlights: UP announces plans to develop Ghaziabad as a solar city UPNEDA to install rooftop solar systems over residential, industrial, commercial, and government buildings. Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has announced plans
Karnataka to Expand Pavagada Solar Park Capacity by 3 GW
Highlights: KSPDCL to set up two solar parks (2500 MW and 500 MW) in the Tumkur district The state will lease 12000 acres of land space for the projects. Karnataka Energy Department plans to expand the
