solar energy
Severe Chinese Air Pollution Cuts Solar Energy Potential As Much As 35%
China is currently on track to install close to 50 GW worth of solar energy in 2017, nearly half of total global demand, but new research from Princeton University has concluded that China’s severe air pollution is “significantly reducing” the…
Next Wave of Solar Cells Is Here and They Are Highly Transparent
The windows of buildings, homes and cars might be the perfect place for transparent solar materials that can supplement the energy produced by the bulkier rooftop units. Researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) have created the transparent materials that could…
India To Auction 4.5 Gigawatts Of Wind Power Projects By February 2018
Sticking to its announced road map to expedite wind energy auctions, India will put 4.5 gigawatts of capacity on the block by February 2018. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has announced that auctions of 1.5 gigawatts of capacity…
Indian Module Makers Beat Chinese Prices In 300 Megawatt Tender
In a major boost for the Indian solar module and cell manufacturers, Energy Efficiency Services Limited recently acquired 300 megawatts of modules for multiple uses. The order has come at a time when Indian manufacturers await a decision by the…
India’s Largest Generator Achieves First-ever 100 Million kWh Solar Generation In A Month
India’s largest power generator NTPC Limited achieved a unique feat that signals the company’s direction in the future. The company reported over 100 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of solar power generation in a month for the first time ever, achieved in…
Renewable Energy Share Hits All-Time High In India — 13.2% of Electricity
Rapid increases in installed capacity and favourable weather conditions pushed renewable energy generation in India to an all-time high earlier this year. In July 2017, the share of renewable energy generation among India’s total electricity generation and imports touched 13.2%,…
Solar Panels Might Get More Efficient Thanks to a Butterfly
A common sight in the forests and meadows of India is the common rose butterfly. Known for its velvety black wings and colorful body and tail, the common rose spends its day gathering nectar from flowers like zinnias and Egyptian…