In 2015, when the government hiked the solar energy target from 20GW to 100 GW (in a new 175 GW renewables target) by 2022, it was considered wildly ambitious. Also, it was enough to spark strong interest in the sector finally, and with it, big bets. As it turned out, the sector did not let […]

On 15 December 2020, Prime Minister Modi will lay the foundation stone for 30-GW renewable energy park at Kutch, Gujarat. The project is billed as the largest of its kind in the world. Details about the project 1-GOI vision: The project is in line with the Government of India’s vision to install 175 GW of renewable […]

After China and Brazil, India is the third largest job provider in the renewable energy sector. India’s renewable energy sector provides 8.24 lakh jobs, finds a study by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Solar photovoltaic segment provides the largest number of both direct and indirect jobs — 2,04,000 jobs — in India. On-grid solar sector […]

Starting your own solar energy business can be a very exciting venture and is an excellent way to enter an emerging industry with fantastic income potential. But, your solar energy business isn’t just about sunshine.  The need for small business owners in the solar power business is growing exponentially. The latest estimates, by Google’s Project Sunroof tool, show […]

In 2015, when the government hiked the solar energy target from 20GW to 100 GW (in a new 175 GW renewables target) by 2022, it was considered wildly ambitious. Also, it was enough to spark strong interest in the sector finally, and with it, big bets. As it turned out, the sector did not let […]