How a Small Mumbai Factory Became India’s Largest Solar Powerhouse
What began as a small Mumbai factory producing pressure and temperature gauges three decades ago has transformed into one of India’s biggest clean energy success stories. The Doshi brothers — Hitesh, Kirit, Pankaj, and Viren have entered the Forbes India Rich List...
From Maharashtra to Rajasthan: How Solar Pump Policies Are Changing Farming, Etrica Power Shares Insights
The Maharashtra state cabinet has approved a rise in the tax on electricity for industrial and commercial users. The extra money will fund the PM-KUSUM scheme, which gives farmers solar irrigation pumps with 90%–95% subsidies. This scheme will make clean energy more...
Europe Races to Reclaim Its Solar Power, Big Policy Push to Revive Local Manufacturing
European leaders are calling for stronger steps to improve solar panel production in the region. EU energy and industry ministers held a special meeting to discuss ways to grow Europe’s solar manufacturing and reduce its dependence on imported panels on September 30,...
Renewable Slowdown: Is India Falling Behind on Its 2030 Climate Promise?
India’s progress toward clean energy could be at risk as the pace of renewable energy auctions has slowed sharply this year. According to Icra Research, only 40.2 GW of renewable capacity was auctioned in FY25, a drop from the record 47.3 GW in FY24. Even more...
Trump Just Cancelled a Mega Solar Project: Here is Why It Matters
The Trump administration has cancelled plans for a massive solar power project in Nevada that could have powered nearly 2 million homes. The project, called Esmeralda 7, was expected to be one of the largest solar developments in the world. According to the Bureau of...
Saatvik Green Energy Stock Hits Record High After ₹707 Crore Solar Orders
Shares of Saatvik Green Energy jumped nearly 5%, touching an all-time high of ₹482.95 on the Bombay Stock Exchange after the company announced major new solar orders worth ₹707 crore. The buying spree came right after the company and its subsidiary, Saatvik Solar...
From India to Africa: Taking the Solar Pump Revolution Global
India is preparing to take its successful solar pump scheme beyond its borders. Union Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that the country will promote both the PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar programmes across African and island nations through the...
125 GW and Counting: India Joins the Top 3 Solar Nations Globally
India has reached an amazing milestone in renewable energy. Union Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that the country’s solar power capacity has crossed 125 GW, making it the third-largest solar energy producer in the world. Speaking at the...
This Share Jumped 5% After Winning Big Solar Contracts from MSEDCL
Ravindra Energy Limited has won two major contracts from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to develop and operate decentralized solar projects across Maharashtra. The projects will have a total capacity of 120 MW and will be...
For the First Time Ever, Solar and Wind Power Beat Coal Globally
For the first time, solar and wind power have produced more electricity than coal across the world. A new report by energy think tank Ember shows that global solar power grew by 31% in the first half of this year, while wind power increased by 7.7%. Together, they...
