Etrica Power Supports Rooftop Solar Subsidy Expansion in India
The Indian government has announced a big expansion of its rooftop solar subsidy scheme, with a target of covering more than 5 million homes by 2026. The goal is to speed up the use of renewable energy, cut down dependence on coal-based electricity, and help...
This Solar Firm Made Its Highest-Ever Profit, Up 484% in 1 Year
Vikram Solar’s shares jumped 13.3% on September 10, touching ₹407.95 each, after the company reported its first quarterly results since listing on the stock market in August. The solar solutions provider posted a 79.9% rise in revenue to ₹1,133.6 crore for the June...
This Company Wins ₹1,252 Crore Solar Project, Shares Jump
Waaree Renewable Technologies’ stock rose 2.53% to ₹1,038.95 after the company won a massive solar EPC order worth ₹1,252 crore. The order, given by its group firm Waaree Forever Energies, is for building a large solar power project of 870 MWac/1218 MWp...
India to Build Floating Solar Project in Mauritius, Strengthen Maritime Security with New Agreements
During the visit of Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam to India, both countries signed key agreements in science, technology, education, energy, and space. The most important deals cover oceanography, hydrography, administrative reforms, and space...
India to Make Its Own Solar Cells, Wafers, and Ingots by 2028: Pralhad Joshi
India is moving towards building a fully self-reliant solar industry, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on September 11. The government’s target is to start making indigenous solar cells, wafers, and ingots by 2028, reducing dependence on...
Farming Under Solar Panels: A New Hope for Indian Farmers
On the outskirts of Delhi, farmer Harpal Dagar holds up freshly harvested vegetables under a roof of solar panels. For the past five years, he has been farming under solar installations built by Delhi-based company Sun Master. The deal changed his life. He still farms...
Rule Change Leaves 12 GW Solar Projects Stuck
A sudden change in government rules has put 12 GW of solar power projects, worth about ₹72,000 crore, under uncertainty. The problem began late last year when the Centre ordered developers to use only locally made solar panels from its Approved List of Models and...
Intelamp Sets Guinness World Record with 36,862 Solar Lights in China
In a stunning display at Dunhuang’s famous Mingsha Mountain dunes, Intelamp has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest display of solar-powered LED lights. On August 28, a total of 36,862 solar lights lit up the desert night, forming a brilliant “Silk Road”...
How a Mira Road Society Set an Example: Reduced Power Bills by 65%
A housing society in Mira Road has set a new standard for eco-friendly living. The Nav Yuwan Housing Society is a 30-year-old complex with 280 flats. It has cut its monthly electricity bill from ₹52,000 to just ₹18,000 after adopting retrofitting measures. With the...
This Delhi-Based Company Wins Major Solar Project, Stock in Focus
A big move in the stock market has caught the attention of investors. Ceigall India is an infrastructure company that builds highways, expressways, bridges, tunnels, and airport runways. It has now stepped into the renewable energy sector. The company has received two...
