India
Lux Research Report Forecasts Photovoltaics Market to Reach $155 Billion in 2018
21 May 2013POSTED IN Business News
The solar photovoltaic (PV) market is poised to rise from the ashes of its 2011 crisis to grow to $155 billion in 2018, as market forces engineer a turnaround to a healthy 10.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), says Lux Research.
Solar Farm on Andaman and Nicobar Islands Powered by Proinso Modules
06 May 2013POSTED IN Applications News
A solar farm located on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a Union territory of India, was built by Cirus Solar, a Proinso strategic partner in the Indian market.
Solar on Schools and Old Folks' Home in India
11 March 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Prema Samajam, a non-governmental organisation in India, has put solar on their Orphanage Schools and old age homes. A total of 27.6KW of of PV was installed on the rooftop buildings by Solarsis. The system includes a sufficient battery bank to ensure the power availability around the clock.
China, India: ‘Promising high-growth’ solar markets
12 February 2013POSTED IN Business News
Global policy changes and the crystalline silicon module price crash have brought the solar industry to a pivotal point from which it must transform and thrive in a cost-conscious environment, targeting high-growth markets such as China and India, says Lux Research.
PanelClaw and Powerway Form Strategic Partnership
05 February 2013POSTED IN Business News
PanelClaw and Powerway Renewable Energy have formed a strategic partnership to offer comprehensive mounting and balance-of-system (BOS) solutions for commercial and utility-scale PV projects worldwide.
The partnership aims to lower the cost of PV installations and set new standards of quality and safety by sharing global manufacturing locations, product portfolios and engineering services, according to the companies.
New Investment in Solar Power in India
29 January 2013POSTED IN Business News
After hydro and thermal power, THDC India Ltd, a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Uttar Pradesh, is diversifying into solar energy business by investing Rs 800 crore in Uttar Pradesh.
Astonfield’s Ameet Shah Appointed to US Renewable Energy Committee
23 January 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
Mumbai-based Astonfield Renewables announced today that its Co-Chairman Ameet Shah has been appointed to the US Department of Commerce Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee (RE&EEAC).
Aeon Renewable Energy, Yingli Solar Partner on 25MW Indian Solar Plant
23 January 2013POSTED IN Business News
Aeon Renewable Energy Solution, a solar energy venture of India’s Madurai Appu restaurant chain, today announced it plans to build a 25MW solar power plant in Tamil Nadu with China’s Yingli Solar as its technical partner.
Smart Grid Required for India’s Solar Plan
16 January 2013POSTED IN Business Features
The government of India is planning to tap the most talked about solar rooftop segment potential (estimated at 92.7GW) in a big way, adding at least 1000MW capacity by 2017. This will be done by integrating a central subsidy plan under phase 2 of National Solar Mission with initiatives being taken at the state level. In reality, India’s power success story is hindered by limited, inefficient (technically and operationally) and poorly managed grid infrastructure.
India’s National Large Solar Telescope Set for Ladakh
07 January 2013POSTED IN Applications News
According to P. Sunderarajan writing in The Hindu, work on the world’s largest solar telescope is likely to commence in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir in India by the end of 2013. The telescope, with an aperture of 2 metres (~6.5 feet), is expected to be of great help in understanding the process of the creation and decay of sunspots, in addition to furthering cutting-edge research on other fundamental processes taking place on the Sun.
CNPV Expands to India
24 December 2012POSTED IN Business News
CNPV Solar Power SA, a public limited liability company organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and an integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products, has initiated shipments to Navalakha Group, of Maharashtra, India, against their recently awarded contract to supply 7MWp High Performance CNPV Solar Modules.
Pakistan Promotes Solar to Hundreds of Villages
24 December 2012POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
More than 500 villages will be initially electrified in Pakistan through the promotion of renewable energy in the form of solar power.
Solar Energy Solidarity To Donate 60kW in 2013
11 December 2012POSTED IN Applications News
The Solar Energy Solidarity programme, led by Proinso, will donate more than 60kW in 2013 to a dozen solar projects to be developed in Nepal, Kenya, Guatemala, Haiti, Brazil and India.
These projects are expected to benefit more than 80,000 people, adding to the six developed in 2012 in Peru, Togo, Benin and Thailand, totalling 18kW, which improved power supply for 19,000 people.
India Energy Group Issues Tender for 1GW Solar Projects
07 December 2012POSTED IN Business News
State-owned Indian energy group Tamil Nadu Generation Company (TANGEDCO) has issued a tender for solar projects in 2013 with a total capacity of 1GW.
Emerging Markets Predicted to Bring Solar Stability
27 November 2012POSTED IN Business News
Emerging markets are forecast to help bring stability to the solar industry, with up to 12GW of new photovoltaic capacity added in 2017, up from just 1.6GW in 2012, according to an IHS solar report.
The study, which evaluated the potential for PV additions in 40 countries around the world, found that up to 30GW of cumulative PV capacity will be added in emerging markets over the next four years, helping to stabilize the industry amidst incentive cuts in core European markets.
Intersolar India 2012: Worldwide conference wrapup
16 November 2012POSTED IN Business News
The fourth Intersolar India, India's largest exhibition and conference for the solar industry, drew to a close on 8 November, 2012 and the final attendance figures showed a truly worldwide audience.
Europe Led 2011 PV Market, GBI Research Says
08 November 2012POSTED IN Business News
Europe led the global solar PV market in 2011, accounting for a share of 76.2%, according to a report by GBI Research.
Germany’s stable growth has seen it become the most developed solar PV market in the world, accounting for almost 40% of the total global solar PV market in 2011.
ReneSola to Provide Made-in-India PV to Indian Market
07 November 2012POSTED IN Applications News
ReneSola today introduced its new Virtus II multicrystalline modules to the Indian market at the 6th Renewable Energy India 2012 Expo in New Delhi.
In addition, ReneSola has started providing locally produced PV modules to the Indian market and has it expects to provide 250MW of India-made PV modules over a two-year period.
Solar to Add Sheen to Tamil Nadu's Gloomy Power Story
05 November 2012POSTED IN Editors Blogs
Tamil Nadu state is often dubbed the “Detroit of India” because it is among the top 10 global auto manufacturing hubs, is one the most developed states in India with an annual growth rate of 8% as compared to national average of 7.4%. The state has an aggressive plan to increase manufacturing so that the gross domestic product is 23%, compared to today’s 17%. It comes as no surprise that the significant economic development has created a power deficit.
Intersolar India 2012: Solar project award winners announced
06 November 2012POSTED IN Business News
Today in Mumbai, the Intersolar Award for the solar projects in India category was presented for the first time at Intersolar India.
