Over two months, students will improve upon state-of-the-art methods predicting solar energy production in the near future (solar photovoltaic nowcasting) based on satellite images showing cloud cover. Better predictions will allow grid operators to minimise the use of standby power from non-renewable sources, reducing carbon emissions. The competition is co-hosted by student societies at 25 […]
India to solarize agriculture pumps in a big way – EQ Mag Pro
Solar Energy is clean and green. It helps us conserve our planet and maintain the balance of natural resources. And this is the reason, like almost all countries in the world, India is trying hard to popularize the adoption of solar energy in all possible ways. The Government of India has created the Pradhan Mantri […]
NCL illuminated 80 state-run Healthcare centers with solar energy with 2.41 crores – EQ Mag Pro
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) is continuously working to increase the share of clean energy in the country’s total Energy Mix. Under its commitment towards Social Sustainability and giving thrust on renewable energy New Delhi: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Mini Ratna Company of GoI is continuously working to increase the share of clean energy in […]
Partnership Formed To Explore Solar Energy Export From Indonesia To Singapore – EQ Mag Pro
Masdar, Tuas Power, EDF Renewables and PT Indonesia Power have entered a solar MoU They plan to explore the development of 1.2 GW solar power with storage capacity in Indonesia Power generated is proposed to be exported to Singapore as the latter seeks low carbon electricity to meet future energy needs Indonesia could host 1.2 […]
NIIF-owned Ayana Renewable in talks to buy solar energy asset for nearly ₹450 crore – EQ Mag Pro
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)-owned Ayana Renewable Power Private Ltd (Ayana) is in the final stage of discussion…Read More…
Guterres says he’s in close contact with US UK to support India’s 450 GW solar energy target – EQ Mag Pro
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday said that he has been in “close contact” with the US, the UK and several other countries to ensure there are strong efforts to support India in its attempt to achieve 450 gigawatts of solar energy installed capacity, saying India does not like a coalition but […]
Is solar energy really green? We answer some common questions about panels – EQ Mag Pro
As the world continues to push towards net zero emissions, more large-scale solar farms will be built in Australia. But why are they being built on productive agricultural land and are how credible are claims about toxic contamination? The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is forecasting a massive increase in the number of solar panels in […]
18 times hike in installed capacity of solar energy in India between 2014 and 2021, says govt – EQ Mag Pro
The installed capacity of solar energy in India has witnessed an 18 times increase between 2014 and 2021, the Union government informed the Lok Sabha on Monday. Responding to a query in the lower house, Minister of State for Environment Ashwini Choubey said India’s current share of non-fossil sources based installed capacity of electricity generation […]
Salt breakthrough could halve the cost of storing solar energy – EQ Mag Pro
Danish startup accidentally developed the solution while working on nuclear research One of the biggest difficulties with wind or solar energy is finding a good way to store it. Lithium-ion batteries are too expensive and need frequent replacing. Molten salt is a more efficient solution — but it tends to be better for storing heat […]
Installed capacity of solar energy in India increased by more than 18 times between March 2014 to October 2021 – EQ Mag Pro
As a Party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), India periodically submits its National Communications (NCs) and Biennial Update Reports (BURs) to the UNFCCC which includes national Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory. As per India’s third BUR submitted to the UNFCCC in February 2021, total GHG emissions, excluding Land Use Land-Use Change […]