India has seen massive growth in solar PV installations since it launched Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission in 2010 and revised its target in 2015. Since its inception, the mission has succeeded in creating the domestic market for Multi-MW PV power plant developers through an e-reverse auction mechanism. In…
Future water risks in Indian solar sector
Few days back, I got a chance to attend a webinar on ‘Water Risk for India’s Solar Power Sector’. The webinar was organized by ET Energy World and presented by Vinay Rustagi (Managing Director, Bridge To India). After attending webinar, I got to know that water management at…
India’s solar installation growth rate to decline in 2018
Since the new government took charge of power, India has witnessed never-seen-before interest in Solar Photovoltaic technology as a strong alternative for coal based power plants. Government has rolled out friendly policies to boost the solar PV installations in the country. One of the major decision was escalating…
Solar Car by ISRO : Milestone for Indian Auto Industry
In order to cut down the rising pollution issue in the country, Indian Space Research Organization aka ISRO recently successfully tested Solar based hybrid electric car. The technology is developed by the organization itself. The successful testing is a milestone in the field of public transportation. Once implemented on road…
Indian Solar Market in 2017: A Brief Statement
Hello all, this is my first post in 2017. Wish you all a happy and prosperous years ahead. Global research institutes have released their annual reports on clean and renewable energy generation on the occasion of new calendar year. Today, I will be elaborating the happenings of 2016 and expectations…
GARV: Online Monitoring of Electrification Project
Being an Electrical engineer, I am proud to share one of the most useful apps released by Government of India. The ministry of power, coal and new and renewable energy has released the app called ‘GARV’ for windows, android and apple platform. The app provides real-time monitoring of complete…
Narendra Modi uplifts Canal Solar Plant Concept in India
Newly elected prime minister of India, Narendra Modi has done futuristic projects in his political career. Out of them, Canal Power Plant Project is one of the most highlighted and globally recognized projects done by the leader. India’s first Canal Solar power plant was inaugurated on 24th April, 2012…
India promotes renewable industry in Budget 2014
Being 2nd largest populated country in the world, India has started making wise decisions by understanding the energy problems which may become critical in upcoming future. Newly appointed prime minister seems to be serious about energy crisis in country. In recent union budget 2014-15 presented on July 10, 2014…
Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam’s Future Energy Plan for India
Missile man of India and world known scientist Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam explained a very revolutionary plan for India, fastest developing country in the world. While addressing in 3rd Petrotech Subir Raha Memorial Lecture in August 2012, Dr. Kalam expressed what India needs to do in order…