Tag Archives: Indian solar power

Indian solar power producers may get module prices relief Global prices of solar modules, a key component in setting up solar power plants, could fall by as much as one-fifth this year, companies and analysts say. That will come as a shot in the arm for Indian producers of solar power and could increase the financial viability of projects. India ... Read More »

How the world’s largest solar park is shaping up in Karnataka Karnataka govt aims to generate by 2018-end around 2700 MW from the Pavagada solar park, in a region that has seen 54 droughts in the last 60 years. Heat that can give you blisters. Fluoride contaminated water that can leave your bones brittle. Endless stretches of barren land where ... Read More »

Solar-powered trains are closer to reality than we might think How can we connect solar photovoltaics (PV) directly to railways to power electric trains? That’s the question my charity 10:10 and researchers at Imperial College’s Energy Futures Lab are trying to answer. Electric trains are by far the best long distance transport mode when it comes to carbon emissions – ... Read More »

Solar rooftop 50% cheaper than diesel generator sets Recommending the housing societies to replace the diesel generator sets with the rooftop solar power systems, a study by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) finds the clean energy option financially more attractive. The study said the cost of power generation from a diesel generator set, including the capital cost, is Rs ... Read More »

Dayalbagh Universty receives recognition for efforts in harnessing solar energy The Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI) has received recognition from the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission for its work in harnessing solar power and spreading awareness among students about saving energy. The university has been successful in meeting a major portion of its own electricity demand and distributes its surplus energy ... Read More »

Solar-Panel Roads to Be Built on Four Continents Next Year Electric avenues that can transmit the sun’s energy onto power grids may be coming to a city near you. A subsidiary of Bouygues SA has designed rugged solar panels, capable of withstand the weight of an 18-wheeler truck, that they’re now building into road surfaces. After nearly five years of ... Read More »