by admin | Jan 22, 2012 | Rooftop Solar, Solar Photovoltaic, Uncategorized
It is no secret that despite the best efforts by the government, the rooftop solar PV segment in India has not really kicked off. The reason for this has been attributed to the lack of availability of net metering – a mechanism through which the excess...
by admin | Dec 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 signs of solar becoming genuinely cost competitive with grid power. While sub 10 bids were obviously expected, the bid...
by admin | Dec 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 French project developer Solaire Direct’s astonishingly low bid in the recently concluded aggresive bidding for project...
by admin | Sep 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 event entitled “Movement for Green Revolution”, was hosted at the college premises was graced by esteemed...
by admin | Aug 18, 2011 | Solar Photovoltaic
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE) has published the performance data for 6 grid connected solar PV plants in India. This data is extremely useful for investors and project developers who are keen on setting up solar plants in India. Background Resource...