Switching to solar energy often comes with a bunch of questions and concerns especially regarding the cost of going solar. But experts suggest that investing in solar energy is one of the best investments an individual can make. Here are a few things to know about solar energy. Read More
"Solar energy is an infinite source of energy", says Dr S.P. Gon Chaudhuri, an Electrical Engineer & International Expert in the field of Renewable Energy. If you are planning to switch to solar, here are a few things you must consider to make the most of it. Read More
The capacity of coal based generation would increase from about 195 GW (GigaWatt) as on June 30, 2019 to 238 GW by March 31, 2027 had said R. K. Singh, Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy. But, coal based generation is polluting. Here is why energy conservation and a switch to renewables are needed. Read More
Some small lifestyle changes are all that is needed to make a huge difference to cutting down energy consumption. It could be simple things like turning off electrical appliances when not in use or switching to LED lights which are more efficient than incandescent bulbs. Here are five tips on how you can conserve energy at home. Read More
Investing is Solar energy can yield good returns over a period of time. The life of solar power panels is 25 years; so even if the initial investment is high depending on energy requirement (approximately Rs. 40,000 for a 1 kW rooftop solar power plant), it can be recouped within the first few years. For the remaining years, a household can enjoy energy at negligible cost. Here are five more reasons why going solar is a good alternative. Read More
During the financial year 2018-19, 1,26,759.09 million units (MU) were generated from renewable energy sources. Of this, 39,268.20 MU were generated from solar, reveals annual report of 2018-19 released by the Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power
Mumbai's housing society Bhoomi Arkade which went solar in 2016, has seen a 28.7 per cent drop in its electricity bill compared to that of 2011-12
Power requirement has increased by 53.4 per cent in the last nine years. It's time to cut down on power consumption and save money and the environment
Of the total energy generated in India in 2018-19, only 2.85% was generated from solar. To reduce the dependency on conventional sources for the generation of energy and expand power generation capacity through renewable energy sources, the central government has set a target of installing 175 Giga Watt (GW) of renewable energy capacity by March 2022. This includes 10...