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Is SECI offering too much support to slowing solar sector?

Transformation of Solar Energy Corporation of India from a unit that manages distribution of solar subsidies into a trader of solar power can …

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International Solar Alliance will soon be legal entity, but how will 1,000GW target be met?

On December 6, the ISA will become a legal entity for mobilising finance to meet global ambitions of energy access and climate action

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The day when the world will have a common electricity grid

To allow renewables to thrive in the future, dirty energy should be allowed to continue for some time

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The last coal power plant in India can be closed by 2050

With an aim to connect 40 million households to the grid by 2018, India is investing heavily in coal mines. But our analysis shows India …

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Wind power auction sees low bid of Rs 2.64 per unit

Fall solar tariffs was due to a steep decline in module prices and government guaranteeing transmission of power from solar plants. But, why …

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"Solar power tariff will soon fall to Rs 1.50 per unit"

Bringing affordable solar power on the doorsteps of common citizens and enabling Universal Energy Access seem to be the guiding force behind …

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The false burden of social cost on renewable energy

The Economic Survey estimated high social cost of renewable energy, but an analysis shows many discrepancies in calculations

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Gurugram as a Solar City

Addressing consumers' challenges could lead to greater conversion to solar energy

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Solar tariffs are constantly going down and that may not be good news

Dipping at an alarming rate, India's solar tariffs recently reached an all-time low of Rs 2.44 per unit. Will it hurt the renewable sector?

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Dust, particulate matter in air reducing solar energy output by 25 per cent: study

The regions that are hit the hardest are also the regions that have invested the most in solar energy installation

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2016 was a great year for renewable energy, especially for power generation: REN21

Out of the total capacity added in 2016, 62 per cent of it was from renewable sources

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How to set up a solar plant on your roof and earn money

The ministry of environment subsidises grid connected roof top solar power systems. With as little as 10 square metres of roof space one can …

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