Things you must know about world's largest solar plant
The largest solar plant in the world is up and running in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu. Here's some things you must know about it
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India can strengthen its energy transition by giving priority to grid-connected distributed PV deployment
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Lack of consumer awareness, timely approval of net metering applications and tax increase hinder further growth of solar in Odisha
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100 MW solar plant begins providing power to South African grid
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10 interesting facts on India’s largest solar power plant
When this solar power plant will work to its full capacity, it will account for nearly 10 per cent of India’s installed solar capacity
Breakthrough in thermal storage technology
The plant will use a technology that will be able to produce electricity for about 20 hours in a day
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As told to Parliament (December 23, 2022): India building 11 nuclear power reactors with 8,700 MW capacity
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Government spots constraints on renewable energy projects
Land constraints, insufficient transmission facility and Discom defaults on payments are the leading impediments
Solar trees are beneficial in a land-scarce economy
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Budget 2023-24: Centre lacks clarity on India’s climate change obligations
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