The promising policies of the government have paved the way for growth, but there are funding, capacity, and manufacturing related challenges to brave before the ambitious targets can be realised.
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Tag: National Solar Mission
It is important for citizens to have a strong sense of identity with their city
Olga Chepelianskaia, senior expert on clean energy and eco-efficient urban development, says awareness of one´s own heritage is important for identity building.
Make in India has created a revolution in the RE sector
Kuldeep Kumar Jain, COO-EPC, Vikram Solar Pvt Ltd, believes that the future is bright and the opportunity immense for India to become a global leader in solar energy.
Sunshine in the Solar Sector
Paradoxically though, in a country with the fourth largest coal reserves, per capita electricity consumption is abysmally low and a significant number of Indians either have little or no access to electricity, while others face challenges in accessing uninterrupted and reliable electricity supply.
India approves 15 GW solar power capacity for auction
The Indian Government has given approval to auction 15 GW solar power capacity under the National Solar Mission that will come up across various states of the country.
Ujaas Energy’s solar plans
Ujaas Energy recently announced the commissioning of 105 MW installed solar power capacity. Ujaas Energy under the National Solar Mission and the National Tariff Policy,
Govt fixes Solar Mission Phase II tariff at Rs 5.45 a unit
According to the ‘Draft Guidelines,’ released by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, it proposes to fix a tariff of Rs 5.45 per kwhr for solar power projects that would be awarded under the Phase II of the National Solar Mission. The Draft Guidelines released on April 22. Those who want to put up solar power projects will now be asked for bid for ‘viability gap funding’ that would be given by the government.
Heading for a revival?
Development of infrastructure is vital for the progress of Indian economy. However, a collective support of other sectors is required to achieve its goal. The year just gone was shaded with the dark patches of issues like slowdown and lack of policy initiatives. However, a realistic approach in policy frame work and the revival of the global economy can uplift the sentiments of the industry in the coming years. Arvind Mahajan writes on the performance and outlook of India's infrastructure sector
First Solar for manufacturing in India
Chief Executive of First Solar, Jim Hughes has hinted that the company might look at manufacturing in India. First Solar is the American photovoltaic cells and modules manufacturer.
Solar cost and tariff may converge by 2017: Experts
India’s National Solar Mission aims to increase solar capacity from 250 MW at the end of 2011 to 20 GW of grid-connected solar alone by 2022. The total installed capacity of grid-connected solar power in India is reported to be 503.9 MW so far.
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