Solar Energy

MNRE clarifies reg. Residential Rooftop Solar Subsidy

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Residential Rooftop Solar Subsidy as per MNRE Notification

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification (on September 3,2019) regarding the residential rooftop solar subsidy available by individual residential households under phase-II of grid-connected rooftop solar program. According to the MNRE notification: Rooftop solar installations up to 3 kW will qualify for a subsidy of 40%. Rooftop solar installations above 3 […]

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KUSUM scheme

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KUSUM Scheme 2019 Target Porgress

The Union Budget 2018 announced Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Uhaan Mahaabhiyan (KUSUM) to replace diesel pumps and grid-connected electric tube-wells for irrigation by solar irrigation pumps (SIPs) with a buy-back arrangement for farmer’s surplus solar energy at a remunerative prices. However, the program got delayed and eventually, in February 2019, The Cabinet Committee on Economic

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EESL Tenders for 175000 Off-Grid Solar Pumps Under KUSUM

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175000 Off-grid Solar Pumps Under Kusum tender

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSU’s under the Ministry of Power has issued a tender, under the Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) scheme, for the procurement of 175000 off-grid solar pumps. The KUSUM Program: The project is part of the Union Government’s Off-grid and Decentralized Solar PV Application Program.

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Minister launches SARAL-State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index

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Shri-RK-Singh-launches-SARAL State-Rooftop-Solar-Attractiveness-Index

Shri RK Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, launched the State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index–SARAL on 21st August 2019.  The Index evaluates Indian states based on their attractiveness for rooftop solar power development. SARAL is the first of its kind index to provide a comprehensive overview

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Ladakh will soon have world’s largest solar power plant

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Ladakh Solar Power Plant India

Ladakh, known for its breathtaking natural beauty, colourful mountains is soon going to be famous in sustainable energy field as well. Known as the “roof of the world,” the scenic Ladakh region of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir can soon host the world’s largest single-location PV plant. SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India)

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