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Amazon’s Decarbonization Efforts: Global and Local Initiatives

March 1, 2024

Carbon Capture & Storage, Decarbonization, DIL, Electric Vehicle Segments, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, Energy Storage in EVs, EV Battery Swapping, Solar Energy, Solar Fram, Solar Photovoltaic, Wind Energy
This post is a part of DIL Intelligence series from Energy Alternatives India (EAI), India's leading climate-tech consulting firm. DIL stands for Decarbonization for India's...
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Shell’s Green Initiatives: Decarbonization and Sustainability in India

March 1, 2024

Biofuels, Biomass, Biomass Gasification, Decarbonization, DIL, Gas, Green hydrogen, Hydrogen Economy, Oil, Solar Energy
This post is a part of DIL Intelligence series from Energy Alternatives India (EAI), India's leading climate-tech consulting firm. DIL stands for Decarbonization for India's...
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Reliance’s Green Initiatives: Decarbonization and Sustainability in India

March 1, 2024

Biomass, Biomass Gasification, Decarbonization, DIL, Energy Storage, Green hydrogen, Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy, Solar Fram, Solar manufacturing, Solar Photovoltaic
This post is a part of DIL Intelligence series from Energy Alternatives India (EAI), India's leading climate-tech consulting firm. DIL stands for Decarbonization for India's...
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Bharat Forge’s Green Initiatives: Decarbonization and Sustainability in India

March 1, 2024

Decarbonization, DIL, Natural Gas, Solar Energy, Wind Energy
This post is a part of DIL Intelligence series from Energy Alternatives India (EAI), India's leading climate-tech consulting firm. DIL stands for Decarbonization for India's...
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Arvind Ltd’s Green Initiatives: Decarbonization and Sustainability in India

March 1, 2024

Biomass, Biomass Combustion, Decarbonization, DIL, Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy, Solar Thermal, Wind Energy
This post is a part of DIL Intelligence series from Energy Alternatives India (EAI), India's leading climate-tech consulting firm. DIL stands for Decarbonization for India's...
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Unilever’s Green Initiatives: Decarbonization and Sustainability in India

March 1, 2024

Biodiesel, Biofuels, Biomass, Biomass Combustion, Carbon Capture & Storage, Decarbonization, DIL, GHG Emissions, Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy, Solar Fram, Waste Management, Wind Energy
This post is a part of DIL Intelligence series from Energy Alternatives India (EAI), India's leading climate-tech consulting firm. DIL stands for Decarbonization for India's...
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Total Energy in India: A Journey Towards Decarbonization

March 1, 2024

Carbon Capture & Storage, Decarbonization, DIL, Gas, LNG, Material Circularity, Oil, Solar Energy
This post is a part of DIL Intelligence series from Energy Alternatives India (EAI), India's leading climate-tech consulting firm. DIL stands for Decarbonization for India's...
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SoftBank’s Solar Ambitions in Decarbonizing India

March 1, 2024

Decarbonization, DIL, Electric Vehicles, Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy, Solar Fram, Solar manufacturing
This post is a part of DIL Intelligence series from Energy Alternatives India (EAI), India's leading climate-tech consulting firm. DIL stands for Decarbonization for India's...
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India’s Solar Surge: Decarbonization and the Role of Major Players

March 1, 2024

Carbon Capture & Storage, Decarbonization, DIL, Material Circularity, Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy, Solar Fram, Solar manufacturing
This post is a part of DIL Intelligence series from Energy Alternatives India (EAI), India's leading climate-tech consulting firm. DIL stands for Decarbonization for India's...
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Adani Green & TotalEnergies join forces for $300 Million

March 1, 2024

Energy Investments, G2I, Renewable Energy Communities, Solar Energy, Solar manufacturing, Solar PV value chain
This post is a part of Climate G2I Intelligence series from Energy Alternatives India (EAI), India's leading climate-tech consulting firm. G2I stands for Gateway 2...
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First Solar Invests $245 Million in India’s Soaring 450 GW Solar Goal

March 1, 2024

Energy Investments, G2I, Solar Energy, Solar manufacturing, Solar Photovoltaic, Solar PV value chain
This post is a part of Climate G2I Intelligence series from Energy Alternatives India (EAI), India's leading climate-tech consulting firm. G2I stands for Gateway 2...
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How many solar panels in a 1 GW solar park?

February 6, 2024

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
Poll: How many solar panels in a 1 GW solar park? In a dazzling display of curiosity, 36 of our LinkedIn luminaries weighed in on...
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Trading in the Solar PV Market: A Pathway for Growth

January 29, 2024

Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy, Solar manufacturing, Solar Photovoltaic, Solar PV value chain
The solar photovoltaic (PV) market has rapidly evolved into a vibrant and competitive landscape, and an integral part of this evolution is the trading aspect....
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Emerging Business Models in Solar PV Power Production

January 29, 2024

New business and revenue models, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Solar PV value chain, Technology trends
As the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry matures, the advent of innovative business models is reshaping the landscape of solar power production. As of early 2023,...
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Service Sector Prospects in the Solar PV Industry

January 29, 2024

Solar Energy, Solar manufacturing, Solar Photovoltaic, Solar PV value chain
As the solar photovoltaic (PV) sector continues to expand globally, a significant and often overlooked aspect is the burgeoning service industry within this domain. As...
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Exploring the Solar PV Value Chain: Opportunities and Innovations

January 29, 2024

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Solar PV value chain
The solar photovoltaic (PV) industry, while often highlighted for its role in energy generation, encompasses a broad and intricate value chain. This chain offers numerous...
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The Importance of SEMI Standards in Solar Manufacturing

January 29, 2024

Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy Communities, SEMI standards, Solar Energy, Solar manufacturing
In the rapidly evolving world of solar manufacturing, maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and innovation is crucial. SEMI standards have emerged as key drivers...
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Rising Stars: Thin Film Modules and Their Role in Solar Energy

January 29, 2024

Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Technology Challenges, Technology trends, Thin Film
Thin film solar modules, known for their versatility and lightweight design, are increasingly becoming a pivotal component in the solar energy landscape. This article examines...
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The Future of Solar: Innovations in Crystalline Silicon Technology

January 29, 2024

Energy Efficiency, Energy Investments, Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy
The solar energy industry has seen remarkable progress over the past few decades, with crystalline silicon technology at the forefront of this evolution. As the...
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Solar PV in India: An Overview and Future Prospects

January 29, 2024

Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
The Indian solar photovoltaic (PV) sector has emerged as a dynamic and rapidly growing market, playing a crucial role in the country's energy landscape. As...
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How many solar panels in a 1 GW solar park? – Today’s Clidemy poll

January 5, 2024

Climate Action Poll, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
How many solar panels in a 1 GW solar park? - Today's Clidemy poll 𝘝𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 - Solar photovoltaic based...
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Solar Umbrellas for urban street vendors – Help an NGO build them

January 5, 2024

Innovations, Solar Energy
Solar Umbrellas for urban street vendors - Help an NGO build them 𝘈 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭...
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Solar Incubation Center at Marwadi University

December 28, 2023

Solar Energy
Solar Incubation Center at Marwadi University Showcased at EAI INCLINE - Here's a unique center to help students innovate in solar energy. The Energy...
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When solar power makes a difference between life and death

December 28, 2023

Solar Energy
When solar power makes a difference between life and death Showcased at EAI INCLINE - Solar PV is the only renewable power technology that...
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Solar desalination: Carlsberg to purify Sundarbans water using solar energy

December 28, 2023

Climate Action, Solar Energy
Solar desalination: Carlsberg to purify Sundarbans water using solar energy Showcased at EAI INCLINE - Carlsberg Group recently partnered with solardesalination technology company Desolenator...
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IITM naval arch engineer makes solar ferries a reality in Kerala & India

December 28, 2023

Solar Energy
IITM naval arch engineer makes solar ferries a reality in Kerala & India Showcased at EAI INCLINE - CO2 emissions from water transport usually...
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3M’s solar reflective coating reduces AC energy consumption

December 28, 2023

Solar Energy
3M's solar reflective coating reduces AC energy consumption Showcased at EAI INCLINE - Coating reduces heat inside enclosures; reduces AC energy by 20% 3M...
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Innovative use of solar energy for cold chains

December 26, 2023

Innovations, Solar Energy
Innovative use of solar energy for cold chains EAI INCLINE innovation showcase Sunlight may be hot, but it can be used to produce cold. Cold...
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India’s climate tech startups categorized by decarbonization avenues

October 19, 2022

E-mobility, Emerging Cleantech Areas, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, EV Innovations, GHG Emissions, Green Buildings, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, Transportation, Waste Heat Recovery, Waste Management, Waste to Energy, Water, Wind Energy
Here is an excellent directory of India's climate tech startups by decarbonization domain, done by CLIMAFIX division of EAI Source - all categories Renewable Energy...
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Ten climate action themes at CLIMAFIX Summit 2022

September 30, 2022

Agriculture and Forestry, Bio Energy, Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, GHG Emissions, Green Buildings, Green IT, Innovations, Onshore Wind, Recycling, Solar Energy, Transportation, Waste Management, Waste to Energy, Water, Wind Energy
The CLIMAFIX Summit 2022, India's largest gathering for climate startups, will feature ten themes, each comprising a panel discussion and presentation/snapshot session. The Summit is...
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Wind industry looking forward to wind-solar hybrid policy to thrive

February 16, 2017

Policies and Regulations, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Wind Energy
At the recent 750 MW Rewa solar park auction in Madhya Pradesh, solar tariffs witnessed a dramatic crash. Levelized tariff for 25 years hit the...
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Railways becomes the focus of India’s solar ambitions easing country’s energy burden

February 6, 2017

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Uncategorized
Indian Railways is the fourth largest route network in the world connecting over 8000 stations. Calculations for the year 2015 Indian Railways show that it...
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Software Development Support for Solar – Clixoo

November 24, 2016

Solar Energy
Clixoo, a sister division of EAI, brings to the table a unique intersection of renewable energy domain knowledge and high quality software development expertise. Using...
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Renewable Energy Company Due Diligence Services from EAI

February 16, 2016

Bio Energy, Emerging Cleantech Areas, Energy Efficiency, Green Buildings, Hydro Power, Innovations, LED, Solar Energy, Transportation, Waste Management, Water, Wind Energy
Renewable energy is growing at a tremendous pace in India. While some sectors are growing faster than others - solar and wind power are especially growing super fast...
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EAI to Launch India Solar Showcase, a Powerful Marketing Tool for Solar Companies

October 7, 2015

Solar Energy
EAI, in partnership with Solar Mango, the #1 Solar Guide, will release the India Solar Showcase very soon. This will be the country's first exclusive...
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Should India Say WTF to WTO? India’s Solar DCR, US and WTO Ruling.

September 13, 2015

Policies and Regulations, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
  I have always maintained that in the context of solar, the Indian government wants the cake and eat it too. Our government wants solar power plant...
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SunEdison’s Plan for 2000 MW Renewable Energy Projects in Tamil Nadu

September 13, 2015

Chennai, Events, Policies and Regulations, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Wind Energy
At the recently concluded Global Investor's Meet at Chennai, SunEdison has signed MoUs for 2000 MW of renewable energy development in Tamil Nadu. While no...
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World’s First Solar News App Launched by Solar Mango

August 26, 2015

International, Solar Energy
Solar Mango, a division of EAI, today launched the world's first solar news app. The Solar Mango Global News is a unique news app, right...
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Solar in Telangana – Hyderabad Conference by EcoSure, Sep 7.

August 25, 2015

Events, Solar Energy
  Solar in Telangana Conference ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 07th September 2015 - 9.30 AM to 6.30 PM Hotel Fortune Manohar, Near Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to Experts on...
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$3700 Billion Investment in Solar by 2040 – Solar Mango

August 22, 2015

Energy Investments, Solar Energy
There is little doubt that solar is one of the largest sectors within renewable energy and cleantech today. But this news from Solar Mango confirms...
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Can Indian Discoms Afford Solar?

August 22, 2015

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Policies and Regulations, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
In all the din of 100 GW, one crucial question does not get asked. Who is gonna pay for solar? Now, this is a somewhat...
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Solar Federation Welcomes Gujarat’s New Solar Policy – NSEFI’s Pranav Mehta’s Press Note

August 21, 2015

Policies and Regulations, Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy
Press release == Pranav R Mehta Chairman 18 August, 2015 Press Note National Solar Federation Welcomes Comprehensive New Gujarat Solar Policy encouraging All Categories –...
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Cost of Storing Solar in Lithium Ion Batteries – Conflicting data

August 19, 2015

Energy Storage, Solar Energy
Was reading an interesting article in today's Financial Express on the use of Li-ion battery for solar power storage. This article was based on perspectives...
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36 GW of Solar MoUs for Rajasthan from Adani, Reliance, IL&FS, Essel, SunEdison & Azure

August 18, 2015

Policies and Regulations, Solar Energy
Here is an interesting interview with Rajasthan Chief Secretary CS Rajan in The Financial Express in which he mentions that while the state had set itself...
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Innovate or Suffocate – Solar Industry’s Watershed Moment

August 1, 2015

Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Researchers, Solar Energy, Solar Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs
  (A more detailed version of this article was published on LinkedIn - see here for the article) There's a dark secret about the sunny solar...
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Tata Power, Lanco, BHEL, Sterling & Wilson are NTPC’s AP Solar Project EPCs

May 9, 2015

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
I had earlier written in brief about NTPC's 15 GW ambition for solar. That's a big one of course, and we are all justified in...
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Suncyclopedia, the Solar Encyclopedia – Solar Made Simple – by EAI

November 16, 2014

Solar Energy
EAI has launched Suncyclopedia, the Solar Encyclopedia  . This is a unique web resource that introduces solar energy in a simple and easy-to-understand manner to...
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Solar Can be Weird and Crazy too

August 9, 2014

Solar Energy
We are all used to solar being a serious industry, with discussions on obscure technologies and business models being the focus most of the time....
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Skyshade – Using Sunlight Direct for Lighting

February 1, 2014

Climate Change, Decarbonization, Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Financial Investors, Green Buildings, Net Zero by Narsi, Solar Energy, Solar Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs
A recent article in Business Line about its product brought back to my memory Skyshade, an interesting Hyderabad-based company. Skyshade provides sustainable lighting solutions using...
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Offgrid Solar Market Opportunities in India

November 23, 2013

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
Solar is unique among all renewable energy sources - it is modular and it is flexible. That makes it a perfect avenue for a whole...
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RENERGY 2013 Conference – 3 Days of Exciting Renewable Energy Action, With a Focus on Solar

April 7, 2013

Chennai, Events, Solar Energy
RENERGY 2013 Conference will take place at Chennai Trade Centre, May 9-11, 2013, and is organized by TEDA, part of the State Government of Tamil...
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AP Renewable Energy Seminar 2013, Hyderabad – 4th March 2013, Hotel Golconda

February 18, 2013

Events, Hyderabad, Policies and Regulations, Solar Energy, Wind Energy
  Spoorthy Padham in association with New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of A.P (NEDCAP), is organizing a one day conference “AP Renewable Energy Seminar...
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Poztz – A solar energy community and news network

February 5, 2013

Society and Community, Solar Energy
Poztz, beta launched by EAI today, is a network and community for solar energy professionals and enthusiasts worldwide. Poztz is a simple news and events...
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Rs 5.97 per kWh – Is this the Price of Solar Power?

January 30, 2013

Chennai, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Policies and Regulations, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Energy
As the TANGEDCO bids for 1000 MW (499 MW bid submitted) are unfolding, I get this rather difficult to believe number - Rs 5.97 per...
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Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Purchase – AP Transco RfS/Tender Document –

January 8, 2013

Hyderabad, Policies and Regulations, Solar Energy
Call it the second mover advantage. A few weeks after the TN RfS for solar power purchase by TANGEDCO, APTRANSCO released its RfS for 1000...
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Andhra Pradesh Solar 1000 MW Pre-bid Meeting – Excerpts from Dec 14 Meeting at Hyderabad

December 17, 2012

Hyderabad, Policies and Regulations, Solar Energy
Venugopal from EAI consulting team was at the pre-bid meeting that took place last Friday (Dec 14) and the following are what he has to...
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Andhra Pradesh Releases RFS Bid Document for – 1000 MW!

December 7, 2012

Policies and Regulations, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
Andhra Pradesh released its RfS for 1000 MW of solar power purchase. This comes just a day after TN released its own tender document for...
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Tamil Nadu Solar Policy Bidding for 1000 MW – Excerpts of TANGEDCO Consultation Meeting

November 24, 2012

Chennai, Policies and Regulations, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
A fairly hectic consultation meeting happened yesterday at TANGEDCO (TNEB) for bidding for 1000 MW of solar projects in TN. Crowd was amazing, something along...
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Consultation Meeting for Tamil Nadu Solar Policy – Nov 23, 430 PM

November 19, 2012

Policies and Regulations, Solar Energy
Consultation Meeting for TN Solar Policy – Nov 23, 430 PM . A Consultation Meeting has been convened at TANGEDCO Head Quarters, 144 Anna Salai...
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Future Feed-in-Tariff Trends for India – for Wind, Solar and Other Renewable Power Sources

November 1, 2012

Biomass Power, Policies and Regulations, Solar Energy, Wind Energy
It is an open secret that renewable power requires incentives - these usually are in the form of capital subsidies, tax incentives and most importantly,...
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Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy 2012 – Full Text

October 20, 2012

Policies and Regulations, Solar Energy
I have gone through the entire text of the Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy released earlier today and providing the policy document in detail. I...
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Andhra Pradesh Solar Policy – What It Means To Industries, Domestic and Other Segments

October 1, 2012

Policies and Regulations, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
  Solar Developer - EPC - Financiers Meet for Solar PV Power Plants. Chennai, Mar 22, 2013 India's Largest Meet for the THREE KEY STAKEHOLDERS...
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UCLA Researchers Create Transparent Solar Cells that Allow Windows to Generate Electricity

August 9, 2012

Green Buildings, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
UCLA researchers have created a new transparent solar cell - a breakthrough towards giving windows in homes and other buildings the ability to generate electricity...
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Walmart and IKEA Go Big on Solar Power

August 9, 2012

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
Two of the world's biggest retailers, Walmart and IKEA, have realized the benefits of installing solar panels on the rooftops of its locations in the...
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Solar for Schools @ Spark the Rise

August 9, 2012

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
Solar For Schools @ Spark the Rise Spark the Rise is a project platform initiated by the Mahindra Group to propel innovation, entrepreneurship, and positive...
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India Specific Issues with Roof-top Solar Installation

February 9, 2012

Energy Efficiency, Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
Though the Delhi government has formulated a roof-top solar policy- under which consumer would set up solar panels on their roof-tops and feed extra power...
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Solar Energy Market – Slight Gains

January 23, 2012

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Uncategorized
Spurred by the strong year end (2011) demand, the solar energy market posted positive growth in the upstream segment over the past week. Much of...
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Solar Manufacturers’ Pleas Fall on Deaf Ears

January 21, 2012

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Thin Film, Uncategorized
The Indian government recently announced that they would take no actions on the cheap Chinese modules that are being dumped onto the Indian market. India...
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Drivers for Off-grid Solar Market Growth

January 20, 2012

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
The potential for off-grid solar is not only large, but is growing rapidly. The five major drivers that are influencing the growth of the off...
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Solar Markets Rallying

January 12, 2012

Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
The past week saw various solar companies' stocks soar. Companies all along the value chain - from poly to panel saw significant gains. The confidence...
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Solar Panel Market – Consolidation Imminent

January 9, 2012

Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Uncategorized
As I had briefly mentioned in our solar manufacturing whitepaper, the solar PV panel manufacturing segment (to a large extent in China) is expected to...
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Madhya Pradesh comes up with Solar Policy – 200 MW up for grabs

January 4, 2012

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
Madhya Pradesh Power Trading Company recently released the list of guidelines for project developers planning to setup solar PV projects in the state (available here)....
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Off-Grid Solar for Rural India – Understanding the Market

December 24, 2011

Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Startups & Entrepreneurs
The rapid development and versatility of solar PV has provided the rural community with wide variety of choices, regardless of the capacity/size or location. Despite...
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Solar Thermal Technology – The New Horizon for Industrial Process Heat Requirements

December 17, 2011

Solar Energy
Solar thermal applications have long known to be associated with residential water heating purposes but what is not known is its potential to cater to...
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Off Grid Solar Opportunities Beyond Telecom Industry

December 17, 2011

Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Startups & Entrepreneurs
For many people, off grid industry is all about roof top solar power and telecom industry applications. However, the industry is much beyond that. It...
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JNNSM Winners and Bankablity Perspectives

December 7, 2011

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
The financing community has long known to be reserved and watchful about funding solar power projects mainly because of the lack of familiarity with the...
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JNNSM Batch 2 Results – Why such Aggresive Bids?

December 3, 2011

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Thin Film
The recently concluded bidding for solar PV project allotment under the second round of JNNSM phase I and the results from the bidding has shown...
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JNNSM Phase 1 Batch II Winners – Analysis

December 3, 2011

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
The cost of solar will be Rs7.49 /kWh by 2012 and the journey towards grid parity has received significant boost. The journey was accelrated by...
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JNNSM Phase 1 Batch II tariff/reverse bid winners announced

December 2, 2011

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
The call for RfP concluded today and the bid prices were disclosed. Preliminary information suggests that the tariffs were in the region of about Rs....
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REC Trading – November 2011

December 1, 2011

Biomass Power, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Thin Film, Wind Energy
The REC trading for the month of November concluded yesterday. Figures reveal that the trading has increased significantly both in volume of RECs traded as...
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Gujarat sets the ball rolling

November 17, 2011

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Thin Film
The Gujarat Electricity Regulation Commission (GERC) recently issued a draft document to outline the process they used to determine feed-in tariffs (FiT). This is for...
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2nd Annual Renewcon India 2011 conference – A roundup

October 12, 2011

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Wind Energy
The 2nd Annual Renewcon India 2011 conference took place in Mumbai from 27-30 September 2011. The 4 day event covered the three segments of renewable...
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REC Trading – September 2011

September 30, 2011

Biomass Power, Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Wind Energy
The REC trading for the month of September concluded recently. Trading figures reveal that the trading has increased significantly both in volume of RECs traded...
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Model Solar Park in Chennai

September 22, 2011

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
Solkar Solar Industry Ltd, recently inaugurated their “Model Solar Park” at D.G. Vaishnav College, Tamil Nadu. A function was held to facilitate the launch. The...
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SOLARCON India 2011

September 7, 2011

Solar Energy
“Showcasing the Solar eco-system: From polysilicon to power plants” DATES OF THE CONFERENCE  - Nov 9 to 11, 2011 VENUE - Hyderabad International Convention Centre, Hyderabad,...
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REC Price Band Revised

August 25, 2011

Biomass Power, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Thin Film, Wind Energy
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission(CERC) has announced the floor and forbearance prices to be used for solar/non-solar projects from the FY 2012-13 upto 2016-17. The...
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JNNSM Batch 2 Solar Project Selection Guidelines Announced

August 25, 2011

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Thin Film
The guidelines for batch 2 of JNNSM were announced by MNRE today. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam(NVVN) has issued the Request for Selection(RfS) document which can...
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Second Annual RenewCon India 2011

June 24, 2011

Solar Energy, Wind Energy
Date : 27-30 September 2011 Venue: Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport, Mumbai, India   India is among one of the fastest growing economies in the...
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Bye Bye Diesel, Hello Solar!

May 19, 2011

Solar Energy
Well, it is old hat that India’s electricity demand is shooting through the roof and that our peak deficit is going to get from bad...
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Status of Solar PV Projects in India

May 18, 2011

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
Azure power is the first commercial private power plant generating and supplying 1 MW power. For each unit of electricity pumped into the grid, the...
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Barriers and bottlenecks for captive solar power in India

May 5, 2011

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
Captive power generation is plagued with some issues. The main idea behind setting up solar based captive power plants was to get uninterrupted power supply...
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Captive Solar for Cement Industry

April 11, 2011

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
Large industrial facilities have set up captive power generation to mitigate the effect of frequent shortages of electricity from the national grid. 70% of electricity...
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Captive Solar and Iron & Steel Industry

March 25, 2011

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
Solar PV is the trend of the decade. All major industries are turning to solar power to turn sustainable. Both worldwide, and in India, solar...
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Major Module Manufacturers

March 23, 2011

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
About 50 companies are actively engaged in manufacturing a variety of PV systems. The overall production in the country during 2008-09 was estimated to be...
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Technology Options for Captive Solar PV in India

March 20, 2011

Solar Energy
Poor quality of grid supply (low voltage, fluctuating frequency and frequent interruptions), high tariffs (much higher than actual cost of supply), unfair impositions (peak hour...
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How to Set up a Captive PV Power Plant

February 19, 2011

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
There are seven steps involved in designing a successful captive solar PV installation Scoping of the project Calculating the amount of solar energy available Surveying...
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How to Set up a Hybrid Solar System

February 6, 2011

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
Steps involved in setting up a hybrid system deserve extra attention because of its importance or uniqueness. The key factors to be determined are The...
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Why Solar for Captive Power?

February 6, 2011

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
Increasing demand from industrial consumers, who are suffering from inadequate power supply and high tariff rate charged by State Electricity Boards (SEBs), find captive generation...
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Captive Solar Photovoltaic- Diesel Generator Hybrid System

January 30, 2011

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
A hybrid remote power system combines two energy sources; the sun and a diesel generator (genset), and uses intelligent controls to manage the system operation....
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Step by step guide to a Solar PV Captive Power Plant Investor

January 20, 2011

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
Once an entrepreneur has decided to set up a solar captive power plant, he has to tread carefully planning each step forward. The first step...
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Desalination Process and Solar PV

December 23, 2010

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
Desalination plants are yet another apt location for a solar PV, for they have always been a suitable alternative for the world’s fresh water crisis....
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What to Watch Out for While Investing in Solar PV?

October 19, 2010

Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
If you are a private equity or venture capital firm looking at investing in solar PV companies in India, you might want to look beyond...
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Zebasolar Gets approval for 36 MW thin-film PV plant in India

September 15, 2009

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
Days after being awarded a 10 MW PV solar plant in the State Of Gujarat, Zebasolar Private Limited India has obtained a approval from CREDA,...
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Zebrasolar Awarded Major Solar PV Project in Gujarat

August 27, 2009

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
For Zebrasolar, the Gujarat PV project involves an investment of 35 million euro on the part of Zebasolar PVT Limited India, a 85% subsidiary of...
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National Solar and Enhanced Energy Efficiency Missions Finalized to Combat Climate Change

July 16, 2009

Climate Change, Decarbonization, Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy
India has finalized two of the eight missions under its National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). The missions are on solar energy and energy...
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Solar PV Projects in India: 17 Project Proposals Worth Rs 1,57,000 crore

July 12, 2009

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
Indian Solar Photo Voltaic (PV) projects are expanding with tremendous business opportunities. The Government has received 17 project proposals worth Rs 1,57,000 crore under the...
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Thar Desert: Hub of Solar, Wind, Natural Gas, Oil, Lignite Coal and Coal Bed Methane

July 12, 2009

Solar Energy
It is already known that the Thar Desert could be the country’s hub of solar and wind energy. The desert will also be the country’s...
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Solar on Rooftops – Cost of Solar Power in India – Over Rs 15 per KWh

July 12, 2009

Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, Startups & Entrepreneurs
Update, Sep 2012: Please note that this blog post was originally written way back in the dark ages - in Jul 2009 - though a...
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Solar Powered Rickshaws to Reduce Carbon Emission

July 6, 2009

Solar Energy
April 9th, 2009It is really surprise to learn that the government is planning to replace rickshaws, a non polluting vehicle, with solar rickshaw to reduce...
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Concentrated Solar Dishes to Supply Thermal Power to Cook Food

July 6, 2009

Solar Energy
July 3, 2009Sathyabama University, Chennai, India is preparing nearly 30,000 meals everyday for the hostel students using solar energy.Each solar dish is made up of...
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Solar Empowerment in India with UNEP Assistance

July 6, 2009

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
According to United Nation, about seven out of every 10 households in rural India have no access to electricity and they use harmful energy sources...
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Rooftop Solar Power to Generate Energy as well as Money to Individuals

July 6, 2009

Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy
6 Jun 2009West Bengal Green Energy Development Corporation (WBGEDC) says, ones own building rooftops can earn money and supply energy to an individual. It says...
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Auro Mira Energy Selling Biomass Power and Raising Cash for Wind, Small Hydro, Solar and Biodiesel.

May 6, 2009

Solar Energy, Wind Energy
Auro Mira Energy (AME), a renewable energy company at Chennai in Tamil Nadu is looking to sell power generated from its 10 MW biomass plant...
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Investment in Indian Solar Photovoltaic Units

January 17, 2009

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
A recent news from indiainfoline.com says India's semi conductor sector may invest around Rs390bn for solar photovoltaic and polysilicon unit, EPV Solar has planned an...
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Formation of an India Solar Photo Voltaic Advisory Committee and an International PV Exposition SOLARCON

January 17, 2009

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
SEMI, the global industry association serving the manufacturing supply chains for the microelectronic, display and photovoltaic industries, has announced the formation of an India PV...
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Indian Solar and Solar PV Cell Industry Potential

January 17, 2009

Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic
The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) estimates that by the year 2030, PV systems could be generating approximately 260 GWp of electricity around the world....
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Innovative Use of Solar Energy in India: Barefoot College

January 15, 2009

Solar Energy
Bunker Roy’s Barefoot College, which has been providing lighting using solar panels in over 136 remote Himalayan villages across seven states, won the Ashden Award...
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Solar Energy Incident in the Country around 5 Trillion Kwh

January 15, 2009

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Energy
Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy said, the amount of solar energy incident over the land area of the country is around five...
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Barefoot College Wins Ashden Awards, the Green Oscar for Sustainable Energy

January 14, 2009

Solar Energy
Two of the four Green Oscars in 2008 were awarded to Indian projects shortlisted for their innovative use of solar energy.Bunker Roy’s Barefoot College, which...
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