The Indian government is looking to set a target of 100 GW under its national wind energy mission. While the mission is being mulled for almost a year it could be launched within months, if not weeks. During the first meeting of the Council on Climate Change, the impending national … [continued]
In an attempt to boost its image as a global leader in the solar power market, India is planning to propose a collaboration among nations to promote research and development with an aim to reduce costs. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has floated this idea among his council on … [continued]
A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has shown that if the targets set by the Gulf Cooperation Council are met, it will result in a 22% reduction in water consumption for power generation. The report analysed how renewable energy can address a variety of challenging issues … [continued]
India’s largest wind energy solutions provider, Suzlon Energy, is planning to sell its German subsidiary Senvion for €1 billion. Suzlon had acquired Senvion (originally REpower) in 2007 at €1.35 billion with a plan to expand into the European wind energy sector. The deal was rumoured for the last few weeks … [continued]
SunEdison is looking to implement a multi-pronged approach to expand its footprint in the Indian solar market. In addition to utility-scale solar power projects, the company is also looking to install distributed solar power projects in Indian villages that lack access to electricity. SunEdison has signed an agreement with India-based … [continued]
The solar-biomass model may prove to be optimal solutions when it comes to developing renewable solar energy power plants that can dependably distribute power on an ongoing basis. This might be especially true in India, where coal power, a leading emitter of CO2, remains a leader in providing electricity. As … [continued]
American solar energy giant SunEdison announced last November its intention to acquire renewable energy company, First Wind, in a deal worth $2.4 billion, that will subsequently result in SunEdison becoming the world’s largest renewable energy development company. SunEdison, primarily known for its solar energy portfolio, announced in a press release … [continued]
Welspun Energy, a leading renewable energy developer in India, has announced fresh investment plans as it plans to expand its solar and wind energy generation capacity. Welspun Energy has signed agreements with the state government of Gujarat to install 1.1 GW of renewable energy capacity. The agreement includes 500 MW … [continued]
By Akhilesh Magal, Head Advisor – Solar Energy for the Gujarat Energy and Research Management Institute India’s solar market has largely been driven by grid-connected utility scale projects that are supported through government supported ‘Feed-in-Tariffs’ (FIT). Projects outside government support have been limited to rooftop installations for captive power consumption or land … [continued]
SunEdison is leading all renewable energy companies, Indian or foreign, in an effort to tap the Indian renewable energy market that is set for an unprecedented revolution. The company has signed yet another landmark deal with a state in India to set up large-scale renewable energy projects. SunEdison will set … [continued]
