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The government has implemented new rules for buying power from grid-linked solar power projects. (Representational Image)

Govt implements new rules for buying solar power

These norms will reduce off-takers' risks, encourage investments, enhance bankability of projects and improve profitability.

22 Aug 2017 8:43 PM

Odisha government is targeting to produce 10 megawatt electricity in the solar project.

Odisha govt to run all buildings on solar power by Nov-Dec

Sources said that all the government buildings identified in twin cities will be operated by solar power in next three-four months.

20 Aug 2017 6:30 AM

Western Railway plans to go green pick up steam

It aims to power 37 stations by solar energy in six months.

25 Jul 2017 1:50 AM

System reduces diesel consumption and the carbon signature of these commuter trains by reducing CO2 generation by 9 tonnes per coach per year.

Railways launches first DEMU train with solar-powered coaches

Twenty-four more coaches will be fitted with this system within six months.

14 Jul 2017 7:15 PM

he Delhi government, in its Solar Policy, targets to generate 2,000 MW electricity through solar power by 2025. Officials said the proposal to light up Delhi schools with solar energy was ready and would be implemented soon.

Solar power to light up Delhi schools

The move will give momentum to the Delhi government’s flagship programme to make the national capital a solar Delhi.

13 Jul 2017 3:43 AM

Indian government is setting ambitious targets that include 160 gigawatts (GW) of wind and solar by 2022. (File Photo)

With solar power's use, India becomes front runner in fight against climate change

India has among the best conditions in the world to capture and use solar energy, World Bank said in a report.

08 Jul 2017 12:33 PM

“In some small river islands, where power supply through grid will incur huge expenses, we will use solar,” he added. (Representational image)

West Bengal to link river bank hamlets with solar power

The decision was taken after a meeting of ground-level officials at the West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) office on Saturday.

02 Jul 2017 6:02 AM

Evelyn Gomez and her team of high school girls have created solar powered tents that can easily be turned into backpacks (Photo: Facebook)

LA girl creates solar tent for the homeless

The tents which have been created under supervision of Evelyn Gomez can be rolled up easily into backpacks

19 Jun 2017 2:09 PM

Solar panel equipment to attract 5 pc GST: Adhia

India is targeting 175 gigawatts of renewable energy generation by 2022.

29 May 2017 4:52 PM

The company's current capacity is 2,000 MW, of which 800 MW solar.

Hindustan Power plans to raise around Rs 6,000 cr in next two years

Company's goal to build out 5-6 GW of solar over the next five years both in India and outside India.

26 May 2017 2:15 PM

Petrol has been costing much over past decade.

American futurist says petrol will cost less than Rs 30

Tony Seba is known for rightly saying solar power sector will see a boom when prices were really high.

25 May 2017 5:59 PM

The solar power system will have a capacity of generating approximately 3.2 million units of electricity a year.

Andheri, Ghatkopar Metro stations shine with solar panels

The move is aimed at seeking to use renewable energy source and is also expected to meet 30 per cent of the non-traction requirement.

30 Apr 2017 1:53 AM

Solar power to help scare away jumbos

Two dozen “Solar Bajukas” have currently been implanted at different places in Sarguja region.

15 Apr 2017 1:07 AM

As much as 14,000 MW (or 14 gigawatt) of solar projects are currently under development and about 6 GW is to be auctioned soon.

India's solar capacity to cross 20GW in next 15 months: Goyal

On 10th of March this year the installed solar power capacity in India has crossed 10,000 MW.

18 Mar 2017 12:28 PM

EWB has also played a significant role in supporting the ‘Digital India’ initiative, and establishment of eLearning centres.

Weekend work: Engineers without borders

A national group of scientists and engineers is trying to make the country a better place.

08 Feb 2017 7:30 AM

West Bengal govt set to tap solar power for irrigation needs

Department will use high-grid engines to produce solar power for irrigating fields in places where shallow tubewells have been installed.

24 Jan 2017 5:43 AM

Consumers get a substantial discount, typically between 20 per cent and 30 per cent on their grid power cost. (Representational image)

Hidco, Canada firm to cut New Towns’ solar power bill

A delegation from Canada, which had attended Bengal Global Business Summit, has suggested a financial model for New Town households.

23 Jan 2017 6:08 AM

IITB’s Team Shunya with defence minister Manohar Parrikar.

IIT-B students to take part in Chinese decathlon

The students are part of ‘Team Shunya’ that will unveil the design of its ground-plus-one solar-powered house next week at the institute.

12 Jan 2017 4:20 AM

The government is set to switch gears in 2017 to make India a hub for one of the largest installations of clean energy sources by 2022.

Solar power, green corridor blip on energy radar for 2017

2016 remains a watershed year when solar tariff slumped to Rs 4 per unit and wind projects received a major thrust.

29 Dec 2016 11:51 AM

These projects would help in CO2 savings of 5,00,250 MT or reduced consumption of 36,97,500 barrels of crude oil which will be equivalent to planting 6,23,500 trees over their entire life.

Solar tariff fallen to an all-time low of Rs 3 per unit

The government aims to increase energy sourced from solar rooftop systems to 40 gigawatts by 2022.

30 Nov 2016 12:58 PM

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