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Solar Energy

Solar energy is a renewable energy source. It harnesses sunlight to generate electricity. This energy is clean and sustainable. Solar panels convert sunlight into usable power. Many countries are investing in solar technology. It reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Solar energy can lower electricity bills. It contributes to a greener environment. The potential for solar energy is vast and promising.

India to Become Second-Largest Solar Market by 2026

India is projected to become the world’s second-largest solar energy market by 2026. The country aims to expand its solar capacity significantly, positioning itself behind China in global...

 April 14, 2026

India’s Clean Energy Transition by 2030

India is on track to increase its clean energy share. By 2029-30, the clean energy sources are expected to account for 64.4 per cent of the total installed...

 November 29, 2024

India’s Renewable Energy Growth and Future Potential

India's renewable energy sector has become a notable success story over the past decade. The country has achieved important milestones in solar and wind energy capacity, recently reaching...

 November 12, 2024

PM Surya Ghar Yojana – Solar Energy Revolution

The PM Surya Ghar Yojana is transforming energy consumption in India. This initiative encourages the installation of rooftop solar panels. Beneficiaries across states like Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan,...

 November 8, 2024

International Solar Alliance – Progress and Challenges

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was established in 2015 during the Paris climate conference. India, along with several other nations, aimed to promote solar energy, particularly in developing...

 November 8, 2024

Solar Energy Revolution in 2024

The recent release of the World Solar Report series during the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly marks an important global shift towards solar energy and sustainable practices. Recently,...

 November 6, 2024

Surge in Solar Energy Adoption

As the world confronts the urgent challenges posed by climate change, solar energy has emerged as a very important solution. Recently, a series of reports from the International...

 November 6, 2024

New Director General for International Solar Alliance

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) appointed Mr Ashish Khanna as its new Director General. This appointment comes at important time when the global community is increasingly focusing on...

 November 5, 2024

US-India Solar Trade Dynamics

In August 2024, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency detained shipments of solar panels from India valued at nearly $43 million. This action aligns with the...

 October 23, 2024

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