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New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) India added record non-fossil power generation capacity of 55.29 GW in 2025-26, taking the total to 283.46 GW, New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday. Joshi also said India ranks third globally in renewable energy installed capacity, according to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026. India has surpassed Brazil to secure third position in Global Renewable Energy Rankings, he said while addressing a press conference here. Joshi highlighted that ...Read More >
According to official data, the state has received 12,66,309 applications, of which 4,48,233 rooftop solar systems have been installed so far, translating into a cumulative capacity of 1,524.61 MW. Subsidy disbursal has reached ₹2,985.15 crore, largely driven by central assistance. "UP continues to be on top for solar rooftop installation in the country and, in March, we even exceeded the target by installing a record 52,729 rooftops," UPNEDA director Indrajeet Singh said. In March, UP took th ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): With summer setting in, rooftop solar systems across western Madhya Pradesh are now generating electricity for nearly 12.5 hours a day, from around 6.15am to 6.45pm in early April. This marks a sharp increase from January, when generation was limited to about 9.5 hours daily, reflecting an impressive 20% rise in output. The rapid growth of solar energy adoption in the Malwa and Nimar regions is yielding strong results. According to Madhya Pradesh West Zone Electricity ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, aimed at accelerating rooftop solar adoption, is yet to gain momentum in Telangana. Since its launch in Feb 2024, the state has recorded just 32,600 installations, far behind neighbouring Andhra Pradesh's 1.1 lakh-plus and states such as Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, where numbers have crossed four lakh each.Stakeholders attribute the gap to a combination of policy limitations and on-the-ground constraints. The biggest drag is coming from apartment c ...Read More >
PNNAhmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 30: With growing power demands and the global shift toward sustainable energy, Ahmedabad Solar stands tall as Gujarat's most trusted name in solar energy. As an official channel partner of Tata Power Solar, Ahmedabad Solar has redefined solar energy adoption for homes, industries, and institutions across the state.From its modest beginnings to becoming Ahmedabad's No.1 rooftop solar installer, the company's journey reflects vision, trust, and technological e ...Read More >
PNNAhmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 30: With growing power demands and the global shift toward sustainable energy, Ahmedabad Solar stands tall as Gujarat's most trusted name in solar energy. As an official channel partner of Tata Power Solar, Ahmedabad Solar has redefined solar energy adoption for homes, industries, and institutions across the state.From its modest beginnings to becoming Ahmedabad's No.1 rooftop solar installer, the company's journey reflects vision, trust, and technological e ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Amazon India on Monday announced 'Zero Referral fee' on more than 12.5 crore products, a move, the ecommerce giant said, aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country. Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fees coverage more than 10-times from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products priced under Rs 1,000 across 1,800-plus categories, the company said in a release. In addition, Amazon has reduced Ea ...Read More >
Lucknow: With the effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a leading state in solar energy expansion. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, rooftop solar has been transformed into a mass movement, and the state has made remarkable progress toward energy self-reliance. According to the national portal, the state has received 11,64,038 applications so far, out of which 3,93,293 rooftop solar installations have been ...Read More >
New Delhi: As part of its clean energy push, Delhi govt is stepping up efforts to promote rooftop solar panels in the city's villages under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, leveraging the abundant roof space in rural areas to help achieve its renewable energy targets. To support this drive, Tata Power has launched the 'Solar Sakhi' campaign in north Delhi, training around 100 women to act as community ambassadors and educate villagers about the benefits of solar energy and guide them in ava ...Read More >
Leading player in the renewable energy sector, Servotech Renewable Power Systems Ltd on Monday said it has received an order from South Eastern Railway's Ranchi Division for setting up a 2.58 megawatt (MW) solar rooftop project. In a regulatory filing, the company said the scope of work includes design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of on-grid rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems of various capacities across multiple railway sites in the Ranchi Division. "Th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday launched a rooftop solar power system, a modern fire station and a new power substation, highlighting the govt's push for clean energy and infrastructure development. In Rithala, Gupta launched the installation of the solar power systems on 1,000 govt buildings, calling it a step towards making "govt buildings the identity of an energy self-reliant Delhi". The project aims to generate 55 MW of clean energy.The newly installed 25-kilowatt solar syst ...Read More >
New Delhi : Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd. (NSE: SERVOTECH), India's leading solar solutions manufacturer, is proud to announce that it has bagged a 1.2 MW grid-connected rooftop solar project from Northern Railway Moradabad Division. This project marks yet another milestone in Servotech's journey of driving India's clean energy transition. As part of this contract, Servotech will carry out end-to-end execution of on-grid rooftop solar PV systems. This includes the design, manufacturing, ...Read More >
Alongside this, the Assembly launched the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), marking a shift towards paperless legislative functioning. The Delhi Legislative Assembly on Sunday became the first legislature in the country to be powered entirely by solar energy, following the commissioning of a 500-kilowatt rooftop solar power plant. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Alongside this, the Assembly launched the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), marking a shift towards paperless legislative func ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is likely to install rooftop solar power plants on 989 municipal buildings in a bid to reduce dependency on conventional power sources and lower electricity costs, officials said on Wednesday. The project will be executed in collaboration with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC. Under the RESCO model, the executing agency bears the cost of installation, operation, and maintenance and is reim ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is likely to install rooftop solar power plants on 989 municipal buildings in a bid to reduce dependency on conventional power sources and lower electricity costs, officials said on Wednesday. The project will be executed in collaboration with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC. Also Read | Belagavi Shocker: 3 of Family Members Die by Suicide After Consuming Poison Over Debt in Karnataka. U ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 7 (PTI) In a move to reduce electricity bills and promote usage of clean energy, the Delhi government has initiated widespread implementation of rooftop solar panel installations across the city under the RESCO model, an official statement said on Monday. Under the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) model, a third-party firm installs, owns and manages solar energy system on a customer's property. The customer makes zero capital investment, and buys power from the firm at l ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 7 (PTI) In a move to reduce electricity bills and promote usage of clean energy, the Delhi government has initiated widespread implementation of rooftop solar panel installations across the city under the RESCO model, an official statement said on Monday. Under the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) model, a third-party firm installs, owns and manages solar energy system on a customer's property. The customer makes zero capital investment, and buys power from the firm at l ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a move to reduce electricity bills and promote clean energy usage, chief minister Rekha Gupta has initiated widespread implementation of rooftop solar installations across the city under Resco or the utility-led aggregation model. The step, in line with the guidelines of the Union new and renewable energy ministry and facilitated by Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), is expected to bring down the overall cost of electricity and reduce dependence on conventional energy ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is conducting its 5th special Ramayana train tour since its inception on January 22 last year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This tour, "Shri Ramayana Yatra" will start from July 25, 2025 and will cover over 30 destinations associated with Lord Ram starting from Ayodhya and going to Nandigram, Sitamarhi, Janakpur, Buxar, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Nashik, Hampi and finally Rameshwaram island in South India before ret ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited (Tata Power), India's No. 1 Rooftop Solar Company, has delivered a record breaking performance in Q1 FY26, reinforcing its market leadership in rooftop solar. TPREL has achieved an unprecedented 45,589 rooftop solar installations in Q1 FY26, marking a staggering 416% year-on-year growth compared to 8,838 installations in Q1 FY25. This milestone highlights Tata Power's unwavering commitment to ...Read More >
Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK) will face Salem Spartans (SS) in the 26th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 on Saturday, June 28, at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul. The Kovai Kings are in the last position currently with one win to their name in six games. The Spartans have won and lost three games each and are in fourth position. The Kovai Kings took on IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in their previous game and scored 137 runs for the loss of nine wickets. No batter managed to score more than 2 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power, Government of India, in collaboration with BSES discoms, organised the Electrical Safety Day 2025 in New Delhi on June 26, 2025. Celebrated nationally since 2018, Electrical Safety Day on June 26 serves as a powerful reminder of India's commitment to creating a zero-harm electrical ecosystem that evolves in tandem with the country's clean and smart energy ambitions. According to a press release, this y ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power, Government of India, in collaboration with BSES discoms, organised the Electrical Safety Day 2025 in New Delhi on June 26, 2025. Celebrated nationally since 2018, Electrical Safety Day on June 26 serves as a powerful reminder of India's commitment to creating a zero-harm electrical ecosystem that evolves in tandem with the country's clean and smart energy ambitions. According to a press release, this y ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Center (BMHRC) has now taken a concrete step towards green energy. Keeping in mind environmental protection and energy efficiency, rooftop solar power plants have been installed at BMHRC, which will be able to meet more than 20 percent of the total electricity requirements of the institute itself. This initiative is in line with the Government of India's "Self-reliant India in the field of energy" and the resolution of Prime Minist ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 7 (VOICE) In a testament to the nation's commitment to a cleaner, greener future, India has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 100 GW of installed solar power capacity, reinforcing its position as a global leader in renewable energy, the government said on Friday.As of January 31, India's total solar capacity installed stands at 100.33 GW, with 84.10 GW under implementation and an additional 47.49 GW under tendering. This remarkable achievement marks a significant step t ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], December 12 (ANI): Haryana Chief Secretary Vivek Joshi on Thursday presided over a state-level coordination committee meeting to review the 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.' According to an official release, it was informed during the meeting that 9,609 rooftop solar systems with a combined capacity of 45.90 MW have been installed across the state so far. The government has disbursed Rs 52.54 crore in subsidies to beneficiaries to further encourage solar adoption ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Dec 12 (VOICE) A total of 9,609 rooftop solar systems with a capacity to generate 45.90 MW have been installed in Haryana. This fact came to light at a meeting presided over by Chief Secretary Vivek to review the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana here. The government has disbursed Rs 52.54 crore in subsidies to beneficiaries to encourage solar adoption. The state is focusing on equipping government buildings with solar power plants, with the Public Works Department (PWD) developing a ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], December 12: In the 21st century, the world is going green in phases, and therefore using renewable sources of energy isn't going to harm the environment, but it's going to benefit your pocket. On average, the IEA has anticipated an increase of renewable energy sources' capacity by 75% from 2022 to 2027, spearheaded by solar and wind energy. Renewable energy investment is already at more than $50 billion annually in the United States. It is projected to climb even higher ...Read More >
Kolkata, Nov 27 (UNI) In a bid to achieve zero emission and energy efficiency, Metro Railway has set up a 168 KWp grid connected rooftop solar photovoltaic power plant at Tollygunge in south Kolkata. This new power plant is spread over the roofs of 14 buildings of A & C blocks of Metro staff quarters. " This is the first such endeavour in the residential quarters area, " . according to chief public relations officer Kausik Mitra. The solar power that will be generated here will be used to s ...Read More >
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