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July 17, 2019

Despite the Safeguard Duty, Chinese Solar Products Own 80% of the Indian Market

The Indian solar manufacturing industry was expected to see a revival with the imposition of a 25% safeguard duty on imports of solar cells and modules […]
July 16, 2019

India to Invite Mega Solar Manufacturing Factories using Incentives but will it Succeed?

In its recent annual budget, the Indian government announced that it would soon unveil a new policy to invite foreign manufacturers to set up large factories […]
July 11, 2019

5 Tips For Using a Solar Electric Fence Charger On Your Farm 

Owning and operating a farm in 2019 can be a challenge and an expensive endeavor. Then again, nobody gets into the farming business because it is […]
July 10, 2019

India Pays USA in the Same Coin at WTO on Illegal Solar Subsidies

USA made India remove its domestic content requirements (DCR) a couple of years ago for solar panel projects by moving the WTO as it violated the […]
July 9, 2019

Why Switching to Renewable Energy Sources Is a Top Priority

It’s something of an unsettling fact that our society is almost entirely dependent upon fossil fuels. While the combustion of fossil fuels has been a ‘necessary […]
July 8, 2019

Indian Government Grows More Aggressive On RE Targets

India is running the most impressive renewable energy program in the world. The country has an installed renewable energy capacity of about 80 GW currently, and […]
July 4, 2019

Andhra Pradesh RE Sector On Shaky Grounds

Over the years, the southern state of Andhra Pradesh has become the leading solar state, with massive solar and wind installations. In the last five years, the state has witnessed growth […]
July 3, 2019

Gujarat Slum Dwellers Get Free Solar Power

#SolarForACause We, at Greenworldinvestor, have always promoted stories where Solar has been used for a social cause. With the rising popularity of solar technology, easy accessibility, […]
July 2, 2019

Is the Indian Power Grid All Set for Renewable Energy Integration

Renewable energy is gradually becoming one of the mainstay sources of power in India. As the proportion of renewable sources of power is rising, several initiatives have been […]
July 1, 2019

Implications of the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) Program

Solar technology has shown a phenomenal performance all around the world over recent years, with it reaching grid parity almost everywhere on the globe. The technology […]
June 27, 2019

India Ups Its RE Target from 175 GW to 500 GW by 2030

The Modi government has been a pro-renewable energy government. As soon as the government came into power, it announced a yet another ambitious target to install […]
June 25, 2019

How Renewable Energy Sources Can Compete with Fossil Fuels

Renewable energy was once at a disadvantage against fossil fuels since it was held back by high prices. However, innovation has reduced the cost of renewable […]
June 24, 2019

How To Improve Your Neighborhood's Street Lights

Neighborhoods are the hub where families are made, homes are built, expensive assets are stored, talents are nurtured, and futures are shaped. Everyone has a memory […]
June 22, 2019

3 Ways to Reduce your Energy Use this Summer

There are many ways to cut the overall costs of your monthly electric bill.  According to the US government, and more specifically the Department of Energy, […]
June 20, 2019

Water Crisis in the Solar Industry

Efficient Use Of Water in Solar Scarcity of Water is a looming threat for our generation. India itself is facing acute water shortage as a result […]
June 18, 2019

Corporates Going 100 Per Cent Renewable: Now A Reality

In 2018, a total of 13.4 GW of clean power was purchased by companies globally, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. This was a record amount […]
June 17, 2019

Major M&A Update for Renewable Energy Sector in India

Leading U.S. based thin-film solar panel company, First Solar is looking at selling 45 MW of its solar assets in India. These assets are located in […]
June 13, 2019

China Solar Installations could Fall 10%-50% this year

China moves to a Market Driven Mechanism The Chinese solar market is the major driver of solar panel prices globally given that it accounts for around […]
June 12, 2019

Revolutionary – Indian Power Companies now Confidently Put up Solar Plants Without any PPA

Solar Without Subsidy Indian solar power companies are now seriously contemplating putting up large scale ground-mounted solar power plants without a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in […]
June 11, 2019

India’s New EV Roadmap Scaring the Automobile Industry Away

India’s Electric Vehicle policy has been a story of more misses than hits with the government yet to make up its mind with what to do […]
June 10, 2019

India has the Lowest Cost of Solar Power but Should We be Proud of this?

Lowest Cost of Solar Power in India IRENA has come out with a report which shows that India has shown the least cost of installing solar […]
June 4, 2019

Will India Benefit From An Integrated Power Ministry

With the new BJP-led NDA government at the center,  the Indians are expecting several structural and economic reforms which would benefit the country in the long […]
June 3, 2019

The Indian Solar Industry Faces the Brunt of U.S. Duties

The Trump administration has decided to end India’s status as a beneficiary developing country. India will not be allowed to export freely to the U.S. some 2,000 […]
May 30, 2019

The Government Comes Up With Yet Another Plan For the Betterment of the Indian Farmers

Solar Pumps and Plants for the Indian Farmers The Indian government is launching a plan for the installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants. […]
May 29, 2019

Solar Power To Save Precious Lives Now

Solar In Hospitals Solar technology has become very mainstream today. It is being used not only for generating electricity at homes, in offices or industries but […]
May 27, 2019

Guide To Buying Solar Panels

Solar power is increasing in popularity, and many homeowners are considering this for their homes. However, the working of solar panels is still new for most people, […]
May 23, 2019

Trina Solar to List in China Again

Trina Solar has been a stalwart of the global solar industry, having successfully navigated the violent ups and downs of the industry as it had made […]
May 22, 2019

Japanese Giant Panasonic Steals an Early Mover Advantage in the EV Charging Market in India

Panasonic’s Nymbus – India Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has made early inroads in the high potential and huge growth EV charging market in India by rolling […]
May 21, 2019

Pathetic State of Indian Distribution Utilities exposed in SECI's Help to TN

The Indian power sector has a huge perennial problem of non-payment by its Indian distribution utilities to power producers. The reason is that most of these […]
May 20, 2019

Are Solar Panels Effective in The Cold Weather

Solar energy is gaining more recognition from customers across the globe. Solar panels are the best form of making use of solar energy. The Solar Industry […]