This New Finance Policy Tweak Boosts India Solar Energy
A finance policy tweak in Karnataka could unlock the India solar energy market, help the country decarbonize, and cut energy poverty for millions.
Karnataka
Solar Tenders Worth Over $330 Million Gone In 40 Seconds!
Times of India has reported from Bangalore that an e-tendering process for solar power projects organized by the State Government of Karnataka was completed within 40 seconds. The news is particularly important because at stake were tenders for 300 MW of solar projects (announced under the state policy this year) worth over … [continued]
Indian State Of Karnataka Plans To Add 2,000 MW Of Solar Power By 2022
The Southern Indian state of Karnataka seems to be on the cusp of a solar revolution of its own. The Karnataka government has auctioned off 200 MW of solar power capacity in two years, a task it has planned to complete in five years. The government has now updated its solar power policy, … [continued]
2.8 GW Solar PV Capacity Expected To Be Added In India In 2014
States across India are competing with each other to install large-scale solar power projects. A number of states have announced ambitious solar power policies and also organised competitive auction of solar power projects, reaping massive response in most cases. A number of these auctions took place in late 2012 and … [continued]
Indian State Of Punjab Launches 300MW Solar Power Tender
The north Indian state of Punjab has issued a fresh tender for installation of 300 MW of solar power capacity. The state joins list of several others like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh to issue huge tenders for setting up solar power capacity. Punjab lies in the west north-west … [continued]
Footwear-Maker Woodland to Offer Indian Consumers Discounts for Buying Eco-Friendly Products
Leading leather footwear manufacturer in the Indian subcontinent Woodland has announced an innovative program to reward its customers through eco-friendly initiatives. The company has launched the Pro-Planet program and aims for carbon-neutral retail operations by 2015. “We want all our stores to be carbon neutral retail chain by 2015, by … [continued]
Another Indian State Planning 500-MW Solar Energy Park
Southern Indian state of Karnataka is planning to set up a 500-MW solar power park soon. Recently, a 600-MW solar park was commissioned in the western state of Gujarat. According to media reports, the state government is currently working on the modalities of the integrated power plant and will submit … [continued]
Acciona Bullish on Indian Wind Energy Sector, Commissions 56-MW Project
Spanish wind energy giant Acciona recently announced the commissioning of its largest project in India. The company inaugurated a 56-MW wind project in India’s southern state of Karnataka. With the commissioning of this project, Acconia’s total wind generation capacity in India has reached 85 MW. The company plans to … [continued]
