Solar Electricity as a Democratic Question
This essay draws attention to the ‘democratic nature of sunlight’, to the need for democratization of solar energy knowledge
Delhi Govt schools monetise solar power, expect to earn Rs 8.5 crore and save Rs 8.8 crore on bills!
Delhi schools are taking up this opportunity to generate green energy and improve their finances.
Solar power to give 150 city schools Rs 17 crore per year
The best part is that none of the schools had to invest any money. The entire project cost was borne by the developers.
Discoms to hand-hold residents to boost rooftop solar power in Delhi
Community-based demand aggregation programmes, which will be expanded if the pilot projects are successful.
Govt expands scope of PM-KUSUM for harnessing solar energy by farmers
Solar projects smaller than 500 kW may be allowed by states based on techno-commercial feasibility
Gujarat Man Helps Tribal Women Make Solar Cookers That Cost Just Rs 100!
Travelling across over 100 villages in Gujarat, the duo has trained people to make the best use of sun’s energy.
Andhra Pradesh Approves DISCOM-Driven Rooftop Solar Program
DISCOM to play the role of a facilitator - the program will benefit both consumers and the DISCOM.
Are Micro-Grids for Rural Electrification the Answer?
The community identified the forces that spun their old vicious cycle and determined what to change to start a more virtuous one.
Chemistry Nobel Prize has a rural Odisha connection
The Maligaon Solar Micro-Grid is the first instance where a village level electricity generation unit has used Lithium Ferro-Phosphate batteries.