Solar Industry Updates
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Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to Slash Rs. 300 Crore Power Bill with RE Projects
Highlights: Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is investing in the installation of large RE projects such as the 50 MW initiative, which includes 20 MW wind and 30 MW solar plants in Nakhatrana and Jamjodhpur in Kutch. The organization aims
Maruti Suzuki Unveils Rs 450 Crore Renewable Energy Investment Plan
Highlights: Maruti Suzuki India will invest Rs 450 crore in renewable energy projects, focusing on solar power and biogas. The company aims to boost its solar capacity to 78.2 MW by FY26. Maruti Suzuki India has
MNRE Sets Up Directorate, Accelerates PM Surya Ghar Initiative
Highlights: The MNRE has established a mission directorate to oversee the implementation of the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The national portal for applications and approvals has experienced instability, resulting in thousands of pending requests. The
NCRTC Embraces Solar Energy for Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor
Highlights: NCRTC has installed solar panels on stations, depots, and substations of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor. The solar plants at Guldhar and Sahibabad RRTS stations have each been equipped with 1,620 high-efficiency solar panels. NCRTC has installed
India Sets New Record with 10 GW Solar Capacity Installed in Q1 2024
Highlights: In Q1 2024, India installed 9.7 GW of large-scale solar capacity, which included 1.8 GW from open access solar projects. Rajasthan and Gujarat spearheaded the large-scale solar installations, accounting for 38% and 35% of the capacity additions, respectively,
Bihar’s Banka District Goes Green with 50 MW Solar Power Addition
Highlights: Bihar achieves a significant milestone in renewable energy by commissioning a 50 MW solar power plant in Banka district. Principal Secretary Sanjeev Hans emphasizes the importance of accelerating renewable energy projects to meet India's sustainability goals.
Rajasthan Unveils Ambitious Renewable Energy Plan, Aims for 90 GW by 2030
Rajasthan aims to achieve 90 GW of renewable energy capacity by the fiscal year 2029-30, with a significant portion to be contributed by solar and wind power, Jiwesh Nandan, a Notable Fellow at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), said.
PM Surya Ghar Yojana: 1 Lakh People to be Trained for Solar Panel Installations
Highlights: The government plans to train 100,000 individuals in solar panel installation and maintenance to support its initiative of helping 10 million households transition to solar energy. An official stated that the government plans to train 50,000 vendors in
India Outpaces Japan to Secure Third Spot in Solar Production in 2023
Highlights: India's aggressive adoption of solar energy catapulted it to become the world's third-largest solar power generator in 2023, a significant leap from its ninth position in 2015. Solar energy accounted for 5.8% of India's electricity generation in 2023, showcasing
Nagpur District Leads Maharashtra’s Solar Revolution
Highlights: Nagpur district alone generates 251MW of electricity, contributing significantly to the state's solar energy capacity. Over the span of seven years, there was a notable increase in the number of solar power consumers in Maharashtra. Nagpur