Renewable energy in India: why rooftop remains the most untapped solar source

Rooftop solar source doesn’t match the rise in renewable energy in India; while industrial and commercial consumers account for 70% of …

With regulations in place, solar sector will look to use drones to improve productivity

Ensuring safe usage of drones is essential for fully exploiting their potential in renewable sector

Finally, some clarity on environmental regulations for rooftop solar PV systems

A new rooftop solar programme makes the Environment and Social Systems Assessment (ESSA) mandatory for all proposed projects

India is unlikely to reach its rooftop solar power generation target of 40 GW by 2022

The potential for rooftop solar photovoltaic cells in urban settlements can be met if states and Union territories integrate the Centre’s …

Gujarat's new solar policy emphasises roof-top development

Agricultural solar pumps as well as solar home lighting systems will also be given incentives under the new plan

CPWD to generate 42.50 MW power from rooftop solar plants

Besides generating rooftop solar power, it has taken measures towards efficient energy usage on government buildings

Cabinet panel clears Rs 11,000 crore for rooftop solar programme

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs restructures proposed SRISTI scheme with changes in incentives for DISCOMs and residential sector

Financial support stands between MSME sector and rooftop solar: Report

A survey finds lack of low-cost financing, awareness and rooftop aggregation models are the barriers these enterprises face in switching to the …

Chandigarh holds on to the dream of becoming a solar city

Of the 7,000 households identified as potential candidates in Chandigarh, 1,500 have commissioned their SRTs. And another 5,000 odd households …

A dull year for renewable energy

While the increase in solar capacity has been stated clearly, it is unclear what direction the currently faltering renewable industry will take …

Big response to solar power plan

Uttarakhand gets applications for 65 per cent of its target in 15 days of launching scheme

Rooftop solar power scheme a big hit in Uttarakhand

Government receives applications for more than 65 per cent of its installation capacity target for the year within 15 days of start of programme

Rooftop hurdles

Financial and policy issues hinder the adoption of grid-connected rooftop solar power in the country

Who needs ultra mega solar power plants?

Government plans to set up four large-scale solar power plants that will cost a whopping Rs 1.2 lakh crore. Will they serve millions of energy poor?