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December 5, 2018

State-wise Solar rankings So far in 2018-19

As per the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India’s total installed capacities (as of July 2018) are given below: States            […]
December 4, 2018

Could Solar Energy Uplift the State of the Indian Farmers

Solar to Revolutionize the Indian Agriculture sector I love to hear stories about how solar energy is uplifting the lives of the weaker sections of society […]
December 3, 2018

Renewable Energy Investors in India Consolidate and Downsize

Returns and Volumes Decline Renewable energy in India has been one of the major success stories of the current government as it has seen volumes surge […]
November 30, 2018

India Becomes World’s Second largest Clean Energy Investment Market

India has become the second largest nation in the world this year for clean energy investment, from the fifth largest in 2017. The renewable auctions market in India is the […]
November 28, 2018

Did You Hear About The Ulta Chhata For Rain Water Harvesting in India

The Ulta Chhata or Inverted Umbrella Its raining umbrellas on Greenworldinvestor 🙂 Yesterday, I wrote about the Solar Umbrella and today I am going to talk […]
November 27, 2018

A Solar Umbrella Could Ease Problems In Your Next Vacation

Solar Umbrella One of the major concerns while touring is that your phone’s battery is constantly running out. Nowadays we need a smartphone for everything, it becomes […]
November 26, 2018

Let's Say Hi to The Solar Sahelis of India!

Women Empowerment through Solar Today I am going to talk about a cause very close to my heart. Women empowerment and awareness of solar energy power […]
November 22, 2018

All You Wanted to Know About Off-Grid Solar System in India

What is an off-grid solar system An off-grid solar system in India is generally more prevalent in the Indian market. An off-grid solar system typically consists of solar […]
November 21, 2018

Electric Scooters – The Future of Green Transport

E-scooters and electric bikes are all the rage around the world. They are cheap, fun and easy to ride. They don’t cause congestions and their carbon […]
November 20, 2018

India Renewable Energy Report Card

India has become a hot spot for renewable energy investments. The country is attracting a huge number of investors both domestic and international. Foreign investment into this […]
November 19, 2018

Why You Should Not Miss The ReNew IPO

ReNew Power is the largest green energy firm in India. As India’s largest renewable energy IPP (independent power producer), ReNew Power runs a capacity of more than […]
November 15, 2018

All You Wanted To Know About The SUPRABHA Solar Scheme

SUPRABHA or Sustainable Partnership for Rooftop Solar Acceleration in Bharat is a program led by The World Bank and State Bank of India. This scheme is implemented […]
November 14, 2018

3 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient in Winter

Creating Energy Efficient Homes The environment is a topic of much discussion and debate lately, and it’s easy to see why. Our world provides so much […]
November 13, 2018

Solar Tender Ceiling Price Raised to Lure Developers

Will it Work this time? The state of solar manufacturing is pitiful in India. Though the government is trying hard to improve the situation, very little […]
November 12, 2018

Will China's New Solar Target of Over 200 GW Affect Global Numbers

China’s 200+GW Solar Target China has recently announced an increase in its 2020 solar installation target up to more than 200 GW. The country had earlier targeted installing […]
November 9, 2018

News From Rooftop Solar Sector Around The World

Vivint Solar, a leading rooftop solar player in the US broke all records reaching 1 GW rooftop installation mark in the third quarter. The company is the […]
November 6, 2018

5 Tips To Go Green This Diwali!

Celebrate Green Diwali Tomorrow is Diwali and we are all gearing up for the biggest festival of the year. Here’s wishing all my readers A Very […]
November 5, 2018

Financial Woes Slow Down The Pace Of Solar Development in India

The Indian solar industry has always seen aggressive bidding by multiple companies who were looking to build up their asset portfolio. Given the downward trend of […]
November 2, 2018

Hyundai Pioneers Solar Roofs for Automobiles

Cars Become Self-generators of Energy  The automobile sector is undergoing a massive change somewhat similar to the energy sector with the advent of new technologies such […]
November 1, 2018

Now Falling Rupee Come In Way Of India's 100 GW Solar Target

While many have questioned the viability of India’s 100 GW solar target, the country continued to tread confidently towards achieving its renewable energy target. Lack of […]
October 31, 2018

All You Wanted To Know About Grid Connected Solar Rooftop Systems

While doing a recent article, I came across FAQs by MNRE regarding Grid Connected Solar Rooftop Systems. I found them very helpful and wanted to share with […]
October 30, 2018

Can You Buy Green Crackers This Diwali!

The Funda of Green Crackers With Diwali around the corner, we Indians get over excited about cleaning, lighting and burning crackers. But somehow the earlier zeal is missing […]
October 29, 2018

All You Wanted to Know About Mukhyamantri Solar Power Scheme

Mukhyamantri Solar Power Scheme In order to boost rooftop solar generation in Delhi, the Delhi cabinet in September approved the ‘Mukhyamantri Solar Power Scheme’. This scheme will offer […]
October 24, 2018

Electric Car Sales Drop In India

Why e-cars have failed to gain momentum in India Electric car sales plunged 40% so far in FY18, despite government’s efforts to electrify the Indian fleet. […]
October 23, 2018

All You Wanted To Know About Solar Desalination

Solar energy has been found to be of immense use to mankind. Can you imagine a day or two if the sun does not shine? Isn’t it […]
October 19, 2018

Electricity Retailers in Australia Start Fighting Rooftop Solar using Technical Excuses

Rooftop Solar threat to Australian Utilities The electricity market globally is undergoing a major paradigm change which is perhaps the biggest since Thomas Edison invented the electric […]
October 18, 2018

Innovative Use of Railway Real Estate to Generate Solar Power

Solar Power from Railway Tracks Solar panels are being innovatively used in a number of places to save on the real estate cost of putting millions […]
October 17, 2018

Despite Criticism, Uttar Pradesh Cancels its Solar Auction Earlier

Another Solar Auction Cancelation Indian distribution utilities as well as large power aggregators such as SECI have frequently come under criticism for cancelling solar auctions or […]
October 16, 2018

SECI Ill-designed 10 GW Solar Tender Fails to Gain Interest

Stagnation in the Indian Solar industry The Indian government has made a massive mess of solar manufacturing policy leading to the closure or sales of multiple […]
October 15, 2018

“Orphan” Solar Systems in Australia as Installers declare Bankruptcy

The Australian rooftop solar market has been touted as one of the best success stories globally with more than 20% of Australia’s residences installing a rooftop […]