Category Archives: Off-grid

MNRE revises off grid benchmark PV prices

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

In continuation of this Ministry’s recent sanction order of even of even number dated 30th Oct. 2012 reg. additions/amendments in the above mentioned scheme , I am directed to convey the sanction of the President of India for re-fixing / revising … Continue reading →

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Grid-connected rooftop and off-grid solar to get greater push in JNNSM Phase II

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The second phase of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) will see the grid-connected rooftop solar projects coming in a big way besides an enhanced emphasis on the off-grid solar applications, according to Tarun Kapoor, Joint secretary, Ministry of … Continue reading →

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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission Technical Specifications for SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC WATER PUMPING SYSTEMS

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

  I. DEFINITION A solar photovoltaic (SPV) water pumping system consists of a PV array, a DC/AC surface mounted/ submersible/ floating motor pump set, electronics, if any, interconnect cables and an “On-Off” switch. PV Array is mounted on a suitable … Continue reading →

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The hard reality of off-grid solar in Bihar, a quiet revolution in off-grid taking place, if only we can fix the cost vs quality issues

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Daily wager Bijendra Sao is fussing about at Exhibition Road in Patna to shop for his daughter’s dowry. The doting father wants the best that he can afford—a solar panel that can power two compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and a … Continue reading →

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Solar lights for Himachal shepherds subsidized by 95%

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The state government, through an announcement, has said that sheep breeders in Himachal Pradesh will be provided highly subsidised solar lights to make life easier for them. The chief minister, P K Dhumal, said each solar light after being fully … Continue reading →

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Off-grid power shines in India’s solar village

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Life in the remote village of Meerwada used to grind to a standstill as darkness descended. Workers downed tools, kids strained to see their schoolbooks under the faint glow of aged kerosene lamps and adults struggled to carry out the … Continue reading →

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Solar ATMs are helping spread banking in remote areas

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

In January 2010, State Bank of India was about to open a branch in Sannyasidanga village near Jangipur, West Bengal — the Lok Sabha constituency of Pranab Mukherjee, then finance minister and now president of India. It would be the … Continue reading →

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Tokelau atoll to shed complete diesel dependence by replacing with solar

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Diesel-dependent Tokelau is still on track to become the first entirely solar-powered places on Earth in a project led by a New Zealand solar company. All three atolls in the South Pacific dependency, a New Zealand territory, will have their … Continue reading →

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Pilot solar power project for Cochin airport

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The Cochin International Airport Limited is planning to install a solar photovoltaic power system at the terminal building this year. An agency experienced in designing and commissioning of solar PV system will be entrusted with the task of setting up … Continue reading →

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Solar adoption need of the hour in all cities

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

The ministry of new and renewable energy MNRE has initiated the development of solar cities. The programme has been designed to encourage urban local bodies to prepare a road map to guide their cities in becoming ‘renewable energy cities’ or … Continue reading →

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Off-grid subsidy details for Solar PV

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

For all those who are looking to deploy Solar in residential and commercial areas, here is the breakup of what you can avail off from MNRE Capital Subsidy: 30% of benchmark cost of photovoltaic systems with battery back-up support and … Continue reading →

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Solar Multi Utility for Assam – TERI

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Source: TERI Solar energy has abundant applications. Tapping solar power requires the appropriate technology to reach the grassroots of India if we aim to move towards sustainable development for all. With this goal, TERI undertook the task of providing solar … Continue reading →

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Tata Power helps lights up two villages in Maharashtra with solar energy through Nabard

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Two villages in Maharashtra which had no electricity till now have been linked up by Tata Power’s solar power initiative. Tata Power Community Development Trust has provided power to about 50 households in Limbarvadi and Bhadaskonda of the Mulshi region … Continue reading →

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