One of the focal points of the Union Budget 2021–22 is the potential of renewable energy — especially solar energy — in reviving the economy.
Renewable energy is increasingly becoming cheaper than that derived from thermal power plants.
To keep pace with India’s RE commitments, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) invited expressions of interest from prospective developers in 2017 to implement 10 GW of floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems by 2022.
The Green Grids Initiative – One Sun One World One Grid (GGI-OSOWOG), announced by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the sidelines of COP26, aims to harness the solar potential and facilitate a faster transition to renewable energy.
Over the last few years, the use of solar energy has increased considerably in India.
The year 2021 was a year of mixed fortunes.
The uptake of rooftop solar technology has been slow in India though it is an important component in achieving our renewable energy targets.
The country has already made significant progress with installed renewable energy (RE) capacity reaching 114 GW as of 30 June 2022.
In recent years, blockchain technology has made significant strides across various industries, from finance to supply chain management.
Uttar Pradesh, the fourth largest state in terms of land area, is the most populated state in India, accounting for over 16% of the country’s total population.
India’s wind capacity target for 2030 is 140 GW, and the current wind installation achieved until April 2023 is 42.
As India dons the role of a solar superpower, a crucial hurdle in the country’s journey to self-reliance in this sector is the availability of the key raw material—polysilicon.
The narrative on agrivoltaics (agriPV) primarily revolves around farmers, recognising their central role in integrating solar energy with agriculture.
