End of a Solar Era? Genesis & FRV Part Ways, But New Zealand’s Largest Plant Lives On
Genesis Energy and FRV Australia have decided to end their joint venture for solar project development in New Zealand, though both companies will continue to jointly own and operate the 63MW Lauriston Solar Power Plant in Canterbury. The decision followed a review of...
Maharashtra’s Shocking Solar Offer: Get Rooftop Panels for Just ₹2,500
The Maharashtra government has started a new rooftop solar plan to assist families that use less than 100 units of electricity each month. Under this scheme, households from Below Poverty Line (BPL), Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories will...
Power Cuts? Tata’s ₹3,499 Inverter-Battery Combo Promises 2 Days of Backup
Tata has launched a brand-new Inverter & Battery Combo in India, priced at only ₹3,499, making it one of the most affordable power backup solutions ever introduced. This powerful combo comes with a 200Ah battery and provides up to 48 hours of continuous backup. It...
Delhi Goes Solar: 1,000 Govt Buildings to Cut Bills and Carbon with Rooftop Power
The Delhi government has announced a major push for renewable energy by installing solar panels on around 1,000 government buildings in the coming months. These include hundreds of schools, more than 40 fire stations, 24 Delhi Jal Board offices, and over 70...
India Strikes Back: Heavy Duty on Cheap Chinese Solar Imports
India’s commerce ministry has suggested placing a 23–30% anti-dumping duty on solar cells imported from China for the next three years. This is to protect Indian manufacturers from being undercut by cheaper imported solar cells. The Directorate General of Trade...
Trouble for Solar? India Could Cancel 3–4 GW of Projects After Policy Crackdown
India could cancel between 3 and 4 gigawatts (GW) of solar projects after finding that some clean energy tenders were rushed out to bypass upcoming import restrictions, a government source said on Friday. The renewable energy ministry has ordered agencies to cancel...
Jayakwadi Dam Solar Project: Green Energy or a Threat to Birds?
Plans to set up a massive floating solar park on the Jayakwadi dam have sparked protests from environmentalists, who warn it could damage the bird sanctuary and aquatic life. The project, proposed by National Green Energy Limited (NGEL), has already been cleared by...
From Solar Parks to Canal Hydro: Punjab Plans Green Energy Revolution
The Punjab government’s Renewable Energy Sector Committee is preparing to present a detailed plan to speed up the state’s clean energy transition. The committee will soon meet industry minister Sanjeev Arora to share its recommendations. Pankaj Sharma, president of...
GP Eco Solutions: 15 Years of Legacy Marked with Workforce Development & Engagement Day
GP Eco Solutions India Limited (GPES Solar) marked its 15-year milestone not with a traditional celebration, but with a Workforce Development & Engagement Day dedicated to empowering its employees. This initiative reflected GPES’s belief that its greatest strength...
The Future of Solar? Two Tiny Technologies That Could Redefine Clean Energy
Solar power is the world’s fastest-growing energy source and is expected to reach 17,000 terawatt-hours of capacity by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency. But to go further, solar needs new ways to overcome efficiency limits. Two emerging technologies,...
