India announces green hydrogen norms, sets emission standards for production
India announced the green hydrogen standard including the emission thresholds for production of hydrogen that…
Renewables
New solar auction norms cap max capacity at 50% for single bidder, PPA for 20 years
The Centre introduced new guidelines for competitive bidding for grid-connected solar power projects. New norms…
97% solar PV modules made in India exported to the US in FY2023, trade surged 356%
Export of solar equipment, mainly solar PV modules, made locally (actually assembled, as the silica…
IREDA loans grew ‘highest-ever’ to 36% at ₹32,586 crore in 2022-23
Centre-run Indian Renewable Energy Agency (IREDA) sanctioned a ₹32,586 crore loan last financial year (2022-23), which grew…
Power tariffs to cost more at night-time peak hours, less during day-time “solar hours”
The government will cut tariffs during “solar hours” or daytime power use, but charge higher…
Solar open access installations rise 68% in last quarter of 2023
Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu led the way in open access installations as India added…
Decentralised solar plants a win-win for farmers, govt: Report
Decentralised solar power can benefit farmers by improving quality of water supply and predictability of…
Can agrivoltaics solve India’s rising need for land resources?
Agrivoltaics —the simultaneous use of land for both agriculture and photovoltaic power generation—offers a potential…
Govt cuts application fee by 80% to enlist in approved list of solar models and manufacturers
The Centre reduced the application fee for enlisting in the approved list of solar Models…
Wind, solar rose 8% in G20 power mix since Paris Accord: Report
Wind and solar are replacing coal power’s share in G20 countries, reaching a combined share…
