The generated electricity will be used to power 60,400 water heaters set up at various locations like running rooms, officer rest houses, retiring rooms, hospitals and RPF barracks. VIJAYAWADA : To ensure optimal usage of renewable energy, the Vijayawada Division of South Central Railway (SCR) has decided to set up 42 kWp solar power plants […]
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Padupanamboor panchayat building runs on solar power
MANGALURU: This village panchayat building in Padupanamboor in Mulki runs entirely on solar energy and saves Rs 3,000 on electricity bills monthly . This is thanks to the initiative of panchayat members, who have become role models by meeting all the electricity needs of the the building by using solar energy. The idea to go […]
DVC Installed Rooftop Solar Power Plant at DVC HQ.
KOLKATA : Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has installed a 53 kWp grid connected rooftop solar project at its Corporate Office in Kolkata as a maiden step towards fulfilment of the Government of India’s target for installation of 40 GW rooftop solar power plants by the year 2022. The plant was inaugurated by Shri. A.W.K. Langstieh, […]
Kochi Jawaharlal Nehru stadium set to be powered by solar energy
The JLN stadium in Kochi will be the third in India to be solar-powered The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA), as per its green city plans, has proposed to install solar panels in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi. Green city is part of the larger Kochi economic city project. Once the proposal goes ahead, the […]
Kirron Kher inaugurates rooftop solar plant at GMCH
CHANDIGARH : Chandigarh MP Kirron Kher inaugurated the 400 kWp SPV power plant at Government Medical College and Hospital Sector-32, Chandigarh, on Friday. Adviser to the Chandigarh administrator Manoj Parida, and other senior officers of the Chandigarh administration were also present on the occasion. This plant has been installed on the rooftop of Government Medical […]
‘On-grid solar pumps in water-scarce areas’
Aurangabad : The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), Delhi, conducted a survey of districts that are highly dependent on solar pumps and has come up with a range of recommendations, including making these units on-grid in water-scarce areas. In the wake of the expanding role of solar power in irrigation, the CSE analysed the […]
JLN Stadium all set to join green brigade by going solar
It will thus become the country’s third solar-powered stadium after Brabourne in Mumbai and M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru It will thus become the country’s third solar-powered stadium after Brabo KOCHI : If all goes as per plan, Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium (JNIS) in Kochi will be the third solar-powered stadium in the country after […]
Solar tiles may replace clay tiles in Goa homes: Minister
Panaji : Clay roof tiles, colloquially referred to as Mangalorean tiles, that typically adorn roofs of traditional Goan homes, may soon make way for more modern and solar energy-generating tiles, if Goa Power Minister Nilesh Cabral has his way. Cabral on Wednesday said his Ministry would soon implement the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model […]
Electricity EE to look after net metering approval, grid connectivity procedures
Panaji : In order to streamline and facilitate installation of rooftop solar (RTS) system for prosumers (consumer cum producer) and speed up grid connectivity process, the procedure for net metering approval and grid connectivity has been transferred to the executive engineer (EE) of the concerned division of the electricity department with immediate effect. Net metering […]
Renewable energy: Solar makers to oppose MERC draft regulations
Nagpur : The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) on October 26 published the draft version of its tariff determination regulation order for renewable projects commissioned in the state for the generation and sale of electricity to distribution licensees. It has invited suggestions and objections by November 18. As per the draft, the residents who have […]