Maharashtra

Indian State Issues 1.3 Gigawatt Solar Power Tender

The Indian state of Maharashtra has issued a tender for the installation of 1.3 gigawatts of solar power projects. According to media reports, the entire capacity will be used for supplying electricity to agricultural consumers. The capacity would be spread across 29 districts in Maharashtra. Project developers would be required … [continued]

Fact Check: Is Gujarat Leading Rooftop Solar Installations In India?

A few weeks back there were a number of posts from the mainstream media in India which claimed Gujarat to be the leading state in terms of rooftop solar installations. The excitement for the news on social media was visible from the enthusiastic shares by supporters of both the state and the solar sector.

But is Gujarat really the leading rooftop solar installations in India?

Indian Solar Giants Dominate In 1 Gigawatt Tender, Offer Bids For 1.9 Gigawatts

A large solar power tender launched by the west Indian state of Maharashtra has witnessed encouraging responses from some of the leading renewable energy developers in India. The tender is among the largest issued by a state in the last few months, and marks a crucial point in the current scheme of things as similar tenders have dried up at the central government level.