Solar Industry Updates
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Telangana to Solarize 500 Schools by March 2023
Highlights: Telangana announced plans to solarize 1,521 schools in 2022, out of which 500 schools will get rooftop solar plants by March. The total cost of the project is estimated to be ₹32 crores. Through the initiative, educational institutions
North India’s Largest Floating Solar Plant Inaugurated in Chandigarh
Highlights: A 2 MWp floating solar project was commissioned by the Chandigarh administrator Another 500 kWp solar project was opened at Dhanal Lake in the UT The plants will cumulatively generate approx. 35 lakh units in an year
Himachal Aims to Become India’s First Green Energy State by 2025
Highlights: Himachal has plans to harness its solar, hydro, and hydrogen potential. CM Sukhvinder Singh announced a target of building 500MW solar capacity in 2023-24 The energy department has been instructed to make necessary policy changes to ease Himachal’s
UP Receives ₹2 lakh crore Investment Commitments in the Solar Sector
Highlights: UP energy minister announced that the state has received multiple investment commitments after the launch of its new Solar Policy 2022 He appeals to stakeholders to invest in the booming solar sector of the state
Andhra Pradesh to Acquire 7000MW of Solar Energy from SECI
Highlights: SECI to supply solar energy to Andhra Pradesh from September 2024. The state will procure the energy at a tariff of ₹2.5/unit to supply 9-hour free daytime power to the farmers AP government has also introduced other power
ReNew Power to Set up Solar Cells and Module Manufacturing Units in Rajasthan and Gujarat
Highlights: ReNew Power to Invest 2000 crore to Set Up solar manufacturing units The company is also exploring investment opportunities in Uttar Pradesh ReNew Power has announced the decision to set up solar cell and module
UPPCL to Help Farmers Increase Income Through Solar Power
Highlights: UPPCL to help set up 7 MW solar power plants for farmers under PM Kusum Scheme The project will cover six districts of the state The scheme will to help farmers earn an additional ₹80,000 every year.
Solar Accounts for 52% of Total Green Energy Capacity in India
Highlights: A new study by JMK research shows a 17.5% rise in Indian solar capacity additions in 2022, as compared to 2021 India added 11.3 utility-scale solar capacity in the past year The states with the highest solar installations
Tata Power to Set Up India’s First Residential Group Captive Solar Plant
Highlights: TPREL to develop India’s first residential group captive solar plant for a house society in Maharashtra The plant will generate 7.5 MU of energy in the first year TPREL will supply power to the society at a cost
MP to Set Up 3 Floating Solar Plants at an Investment of ₹7,500 Crores
Highlights: MP announced 3 new floating solar projects at the recent Investors Summit The plants will be installed in addition to the 600 MW floating solar project being developed in the state currently The state is targeting 20 GW