Solar Industry Updates
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Hybridization of Solar and Wind Plants Can Raise Output by 400% in India: Study
Highlights: A study from Pandit Deendayal Energy University shows hybridization of solar and wind plants can increase power output 8 standalone wind and solar plants with 2.8 MW capacity for the research Study can be used to determine which
Goa to Install 200 Solar Water Pumps and 300 Solar Street Lights
Highlights: Goa plans to Install solar powered water pumps and street lights across the State GEDA, the nodal agency will be responsible for inviting bids for the implementation of the projects Goa government has announced that
Himachal and Oil India Partner to Develop Solar Projects in the State
Highlights: State Government Inked an MoU with OIL to harness the clean energy potential of Himachal The company plans to set up multiple floating solar and ground-mounted solar projects in the state. The Himachal Pradesh government
Leading Industrial Gas Producer Commissions 21.3 MW Captive Solar Plant in Unnao
Highlights: INOXAP commissioned a captive solar plant in Uttar Pradesh at an investment of ₹100 crores The project will help the company offset approximately 28,000 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere every year for the next 25 years
Panaji Embraces Clean Energy with One-of-its-Kind Solar Trees
Highlights: Goa Government is planning to install 16 solar trees across various locations in Panaji The energy generated would power nearby equipment like streetlights and advertising boards Goa government plans to install one-of-its-kind solar trees in
Bhopal’s Rooftop Solar Installations Jump by Nearly 100% in 6 Months
Highlights: Rooftop solar installations booming in Bhopal The availability of net metering facilities is one of the key reasons behind the growth Rooftop solar installations are booming in Bhopal as residents increasingly opt for clean energy.
Bharat Petroleum to Set Up 240 MW Solar and Wind Facilities in FY2024
Highlights: BPCL to set up 240 MW RE capacity at an investment of ₹1600 crores The power generated will be used to fulfill the company’s captive energy demand for refineries Leading government-owned oil and gas company,
Himachal to Invest ₹10 crores to Set Up 2 Solar Power Projects in Tribal Districts
Highlights: Himachal Government plans to set up solar plants in the tribal districts of Pangi valley Nodal agency Himurja to oversee the construction which will cost approx. ₹10 crores. The Himachal Pradesh government is planning to
Maharashtra to Lease Farmers’ Land at ₹1.25 lakh/Year to Set Up Solar Feeders
Highlights: Maharashtra to lease farmer lands to set up solar feeders The state government will provide a rent of ₹1.25 lakh/per year along with a subsidized power supply to the farmers Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief
India to Add 15.5 GW Utility-Scale Solar Capacity in FY2024
Highlights: A new report states that India will add 15.5 GW utility-scale and 3 GW rooftop solar capacity in FY2024 The nation added 12.7 GW of solar capacity last financial year. JMK research has recently released a