India

Articles on Indian Green Stocks

August 9, 2016

Falling Chinese Solar Panel prices a boon for Indian Solar Developers bidding aggressively

Windfall gain for Indian Solar Project Developers Chinese solar panel prices have fallen off a cliff over the last few months, due to overcapacity caused mainly […]
August 3, 2016

India’s Employment Crisis takes a turn for the worse with E-Commerce Industry Losses

Unemployment in India India’s employment situation is nothing less than a massive crisis situation, with millions of workers joining the workforce every year without even 10% […]
August 3, 2016

India raises solar Renewable Purchase Obligation Target for Indian utilities, but REC market remains dead

Renewable Purchase Obligation & Renewable Energy Certificate – India India has implemented a Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) for major power users, but the plan remains only […]
August 2, 2016

GST may be a huge dampener for the Indian Solar Industry

Taxes on Solar Products in India Solar industry being a green industry with strong support being received from the central and state governments, receives a wide […]
August 2, 2016

Has the Indian Government given up on 40 GW Rooftop Solar

Solar Parks in India to double allocation The Indian government has not been very successful in pushing rooftop solar, despite enacting numerous policies and subsidies for […]
August 1, 2016

Solar Zone in India – Policy

India Solar Energy Zones The Indian government has been coming up with a number of policies and initiatives to boost the solar energy capacity in the […]
July 29, 2016

What returns can I get from a Rooftop Solar System

Cost benefit Analysis of a Rooftop Solar System Installing a rooftop solar system is a long term investment and hence proper prudence and vigilance must be […]
July 28, 2016

India gears up for Solar with Storage

Solar+Storage Tender in India In an attempt to make solar energy more sustainable and reliable, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) invited bids for India’s […]
July 27, 2016

Rooftop Solar Panels

We at Greenworldinvestor, have time and again how rooftop solar is gaining traction worldwide. Land being a major constraint in developing economies, rooftop solar is becoming […]
July 27, 2016

With India turning Power Surplus, Wind producers face large losses due to curtailment by Utilities

More Problems for Wind Energy in India We at Greenworldinvestor, have already discussed how wind energy in India is facing pressure from the lower prices of […]
July 25, 2016

Solar – No more a Monkey Business

Monkey Menace on Solar Rooftops Yes you heard it right. We have been hearing stories about monkeys menacing around in the cities – raiding homes, destroying […]
July 25, 2016

India’s Ultra Mega Solar Plant Dreams come a cropper with lack of interest from all

Ultra Mega Solar Plant – India In 2013, India’s government planned to construct a large number of solar ultra-mega power plants (UMPPs) in 4 different places […]
July 21, 2016

Which states are the Most Friendly towards Rooftop Solar in India – State Policies and Achievements

Rooftop Solar Policies in different States in India A target of 40,000 MW of rooftop installations by 2022 has been finalised by India and according to […]
July 20, 2016

After huge success in LED bulbs distribution, Indian government moves to replicate policy in Energy Efficient Fans and Lights

Energy Efficient Fans in India The Indian government has succeeded massively in increasing the penetration of LED bulbs in this huge 1.2 billion plus country, through […]
July 19, 2016

India entices Tesla to set up a factory under Make in India – Pipedream or Reality

Will Tesla Make in India India has been trying to entice foreign manufacturers to set up their factories in India as per its “Make in India” […]
July 15, 2016

Low Solar Prices at the 6 cents level have come to stay in India especially in desert state of Rajasthan

Low Solar prices in Rajasthan When low solar prices were bid in Madhya Pradesh (central India) last year, everyone was taken by surprise that a developer […]
July 14, 2016

Role of Solar Energy in developing Smart Cities in India

Smart Cities in India In January 2016, the Indian government announced a list of 20 cities to be developed into smart cities in India. Today’s era […]
July 4, 2016

Another Solar Auction in India leads to low developer interest and reasonable tariffs

India has tendered a massive amount of solar capacity in the last one year, with intense competition leading to very low tariffs being bid. Many of […]
July 1, 2016

India develops the World’s first “Solar and Wind mixed use Farms” policy to promote combined development

Solar and Wind mixed use Farms policy in India While most of the large countries have separate polices for the development of wind and solar resources […]
June 30, 2016

Local utility Red Tape makes Rooftop Solar a tough sell in the Indian market

Utilities pose problems for Rooftop Solar in India India has set a lofty target of achieving 40,000 MW of solar rooftop capacity by 2022, but unlike […]
June 27, 2016

How should I Finance my Rooftop Solar PV System/ Project in India

Financing my Rooftop India has the highest irradiation levels, when compared to other countries, as can be seen from the graph below. As we all know […]
June 27, 2016

After Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, wind developers find it painful to get money from Rajasthan Electricity companies

Wind Energy Rajasthan Wind energy developers have faced payment issues from time to time, as cash strapped distribution utilities in some states have not disbursed money […]
June 24, 2016

Will an Achievement linked Incentive scheme boost Rooftop Solar in India

  What is Achievement Linked Incentive Scheme Achievement linked incentive scheme was launched by the MNRE in May 2016 that promises an incentive on the total […]
June 23, 2016

How to convert a normal inverter into a Solar Inverter

Solar Conversion Kits in India In my post yesterday, I discussed about the best solar inverters to use for rooftop installation in India which made me […]
June 22, 2016

Best Solar Inverters for Residential Rooftops in India

Solar Inverters for Residential Rooftops – India Solar inverters form a major and an essential component of the rooftop solar system. The solar inverters have today […]
June 22, 2016

Indosolar Solar Panels Review – Types, Specifications and where to buy in India

Indosolar Solar Panels Review Headquartered in Greater Noida Uttar Pradesh since 2005, the company manufactures solar cells and modules. Currently the manufacturing capacity is 450 MW, […]
June 21, 2016

What is Rooftop Solar – Components, Types, Benefits, Size & Costs

Components of a Rooftop Solar System A rooftop solar system comprises of: a) Solar Panels/ Modules – The most important component of a rooftop system are […]
June 21, 2016

INR 5 or 7 cents becomes the new Indian Solar price norm after the Price Wars

Indian Solar Price reaches INR 5/kWh The whole world took notice when India solar auctions saw new low in prices of 6 cents, which was new […]
June 20, 2016

Solar Mini Grids in India – Has the Time to enter the segment finally arrived?

Solar Mini Grids in India Solar mini grids have been much talked about, as the answer to the electricity access problems of India’s more than 300 […]
June 17, 2016

India to hold the first Wind Energy Auction for building out 1000 MW of wind power capacity in the country

First Wind Energy Auction in India The Indian government has promoted wind and solar energy in the country through radically different business models. Wind energy growth […]