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Sunday, August 17, 2025
TopicSolar energy

Topic: solar energy

Deep-water exploration to clean energy targets, what Modi said about India’s energy security

The PM launched a National Deep Water Exploration Mission aimed at exploring the seabed for gas and energy resources.

India’s solar ambition needs financial vision – ISA must move from commitments to execution

The ISA should champion a Global Solar Asset Registry for standardised project information, and establish a Solar Credit Guarantee mechanism to mitigate political and currency risks.

25 lakh+ households applied for rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar, 24% got it, govt tells Parliament

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in February, provides subsidies for rooftop solar. Gujarat leads in terms of percentage of applications leading to actual installations.

SECI says power producers like Adani & Azure have option to cut tariffs if nobody’s buying

This is significant since US said SECI was having trouble finding buyers for Adani & Azure solar power due to high rates. The firms then allegedly promised bribes to state govt officials.

Adani indictment shakes up Indian political & business worlds. The ball is in SEBI’s court

If the question is whether Indian authorities can launch their own investigations based on the findings of a foreign government, the answer is that there is precedent.

India slams the brakes on surge in Chinese solar imports, but domestic industry still needs them

After India removed curbs on using imported solar modules last year, imports of Chinese solar components rose 400% in less than a year. Govt is trying to curb this, to limited effect.

Nuclear power is cleaner, more reliable than solar energy. India must ease regulations

Besides engineering, there have been significant developments in the regulatory framework for nuclear energy, with countries building standards and safeguards to avert future disasters.

ADB, Bhutan sign $30 million loan for rooftop solar power systems

The project aims to generate 35 megawatts of solar power on public buildings, while also support formulating guidelines, upskilling workforce.

ISA is rallying investors toward solar funding initiatives in Africa—will partner with Africa50

International Solar Alliance’s model to elevate solar deployment worldwide is to focus on public-private partnerships and international collaboration.

Population density, land scarcity: CEEW lists roadblocks to India realising its renewable energy goals

Report released by the think tank maps India's clean energy potential for 1st time. It also shows how MP & Odisha could be key players in achieving India’s renewable energy goals.

On Camera

Mahindra is gearing up for future buyers. Unveils limited edition ‘Bat’ BE6, 4 new concepts

This is the first time Mahindra is making an ‘all-in-one’ platform like global carmakers. However, it will most likely skip hybrid vehicles.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?