From The Times of India “Chandigarh: Over the past decade, the city’s installed renewable energy capacity has seen a nearly 18-fold increase, rising from 5 MW in 2014–15 to 90 MW by July 2025. However, this growth is largely due to government push rather than significant public participation. Between March 31, 2024, and March 31,Continue reading “Chandigarh’s solar boom: Renewable energy capacity grows 18-fold in a decade”
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Chandigarh administration plans to power EV charging stations with solar energy
From ET Auto “There are currently 35 public EV charging stations, all of which are powered by the conventional electricity network. “The dependency on the conventional source of energy has to be decreased; that’s the time of both the EVs and the solar power plants. Combining both these is a win- win situation for theContinue reading “Chandigarh administration plans to power EV charging stations with solar energy”
Chandigarh MC buildings set to get rooftop solar panels under rent-a-roof model
From Times of India “Chandigarh: In a significant move, approximately 100 buildings of the municipal corporation (MC) are all set to have solar energy on their rooftops, as the Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science and Technology (CREST) has sent a detailed MoU to be signed with the corporation for this project. As per the proposal,Continue reading “Chandigarh MC buildings set to get rooftop solar panels under rent-a-roof model”
Punjab: PSERC approves PSPCL’s ₹123 crore rooftop solar plan
From Hindustan Times “The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has approved a rooftop solar installation plan proposed by the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), with an estimated capital expenditure of ₹123.3 crore. The project involves setting up 31.37 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems across 1,013 PSPCL buildings across Punjab.” Click Here to ReadContinue reading “Punjab: PSERC approves PSPCL’s ₹123 crore rooftop solar plan”
Green goals: Chandigarh Eyes 1.26Cr Tonne CO2 Drop by 2030
From Times of India “Chandigarh: In a powerful push toward sustainability, the Chandigarh Administration has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to slash carbon dioxide emissions by over 1.2 crore tonnes by the year 2030. This green mission is part of the newly launched State Action Plan for Climate Change 2.0 (SAPCC), approved by the Centre. “AtContinue reading “Green goals: Chandigarh Eyes 1.26Cr Tonne CO2 Drop by 2030”
CREST to introduce RESCO model solar project for govt-built properties
From Times of India “The RESCO project incorporates the Rent on Roof component, enabling government building owners to receive yearly payments,” Chandigarh UT officials said. The model of a Virtual Solar Power Plant is already being adopted by the Chandigarh UT government. This project is limited to government buildings, but it is still proof thatContinue reading “CREST to introduce RESCO model solar project for govt-built properties”
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