A 114 sq. km city. 69 MW solar power target to reach by 2022. The perfect ground for many ‘jugaad’ enterprises, right? Let us introduce to you the solar cycle stand(s) of Chandigarh, which has been chosen to be developed as a model solar city by the Central Government in 2008. Lack of area to … Read more
t’s raining subsidies for Goans – the state government has announced a 50% subsidy for producers and consumers of solar power in the state. The decision finalised by the state cabinet in the last week of January 2019 is expected to be a game-changer for the growth of the solar power industry in the coastal … Read more
Nine Hills co-operative housing society at the NIBM annexe got all the name and fame for installing the city’s largest rooftop solar power plant. The society installed a 120 kW Solar PV system at an initial cost of about ₹55 lakh that significantly dropped to₹23 lakh after receiving a subsidy from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency … Read more
Is India’s milk sector all set for a solar revolution? Indian Government has huge plans for the milk industry in the upcoming years – shifting its power dependence entirely to solar energy is in the works. An upfront 30% subsidy is to be announced for the milk sector – from dairy farmers to processors, the … Read more
Amrut palms cooperative housing society aims to meet 70% of its electricity needs through solar power. This 12 storey co-operative housing society in Kalyan (West) installed a 16 kW rooftop solar power plant at Rs 11.25 lakh. Apart from meeting 70% of its electricity need, the society hopes to reduce its electricity bill by 30%. … Read more
In India, cities are gradually transforming the way they operate and care for their environment. By incorporating eco-friendly techniques in the very fabric of how they operate, cities will be able to achieve sustainability and energy efficiency. But, developing a smart city solution is no easy task. A smart city should be a livable city … Read more
Residential societies in India provide several amenities with the uninterrupted power supply being one of the most important luxuries. Societies commonly use generators fueled by diesel to supply electricity during a power blackout. However, the power demands of large housing societies cannot be met with diesel-fueled generators as they are not only expensive but also … Read more