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HOW TO SOLVE BARRIERS FACED BY MSMEs IN ADOPTING ROOFTOP SOLAR POWER

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A report on the \’Identification of barriers for rooftop solar uptake in MSMEs and development of a mitigating financial framework\’ was created as part of the SUPRABHA, SBI, The World Bank, MNRE Grid connected rooftop solar PV (GRPV) technical assistance program. It aims to understand the barriers faced by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) …

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HOW DOES BIPV SOLAR TECHNOLOGY WORK?

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Traditionally, solar is mounted on a building\’s roof, referred to as building-applied PV. But more architects are now learning how to incorporate solar cells and modules into things like curtain walls, roof tiles, and railings. This is known as building-integrated photovoltaics or BIPV. BIPV is a promising new technology in the field of solar energy …

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HOW HYBRID RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS CAN BE GAME CHANGERS

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Solar-Wind Hybrid Power Plants can generate round-the-clock power with cost and reliability levels comparable to coal-fired plants. They can help the country accelerate the decarbonization of power generation and can also help lower the cost of electricity as compared to coal-based generation. They are the game changers that clean tech fanatic have been waiting for. …

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SOLAR POWER IN RAJASTHAN

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The government of Rajasthan has released its Solar Energy Policy 2019 to achieve 30 GW of solar power by 2025. Of this 30 GW, utility and grid-scale solar parks will account for 24 GW, distributed generation will account for 4 GW, rooftop solar power for 1 GW, and solar pumps for the remaining 1 GW. …

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ROOFTOP SOLAR IN TAMIL NADU

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Tamil Nadu has been a pioneer in harnessing energy from renewable sources and has an installed capacity of over 11,000 MW in the renewable energy sector. Although the state leads the country in installed wind capacity (over 8,200 MW), it has huge potential for solar energy with around 300 clear sunny days in a year. …

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IMPACT OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES 2018-19: SUMMARY

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India is the third-largest energy consumer in the world after the USA and China. It also ranks highest in terms of the growth rate of energy consumption worldwide which is expected to grow the fastest among all global economies and account for 11% of global energy demand by 2040. This is where the role of …

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HOW COVID-19 ACCELERATED THE DECLINE OF THE SLUMPING COAL INDUSTRY

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The demand for coal has tanked over the past decade amid competition from cheap natural gas and renewable energy sources. The global pandemic has made this collapse worse as the demand for electricity dropped worldwide due to lockdowns imposed to contain the spread of the virus. Coal is continuously losing market share during the pandemic …

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NEED FOR SOLAR PV MANUFACTURING IN INDIA

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India needs energy security and sustainable energy solutions. The country’s solar market is on a roll with over 30 GW of large-scale solar PV capacity and almost 4.5 GW of rooftop solar capacity installed as of December 2019. It is set for a 40-50% growth rate over the next five years once grid-installation bottlenecks are …

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THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON SOLAR ENERGY IN INDIA

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As the novel coronavirus tightens its grip across the world, it is almost impossible for businesses to asses the economic implications of the outbreak. Renewable energy companies are struggling with numerous logistical challenges and supply chain disruptions that threaten current and future projects. While leaders across the globe are racing to find ways to contain …

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USING SOLAR POWER TO CUT COSTS?

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This is an idea that most metro rail systems in the country are quickly adopting. A large amount of electricity is needed to power the extensive metro rail networks in various cities in India. Not only do these trains require a continuous supply of power, but also stations, depots, and service areas all require an …

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