From Business World “Reduced tax on renewable energy components expected to lower costs, boost adoption, and accelerate the transition to a greener energy future.” Click Here to Read More By Navneet Singh 5 September 2025 Subscribe to receive email notifications when Blue Jhasha posts news and updates:
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5 fun ways to teach kids about renewable energy at home
From Time of India “Engage children with hands-on solar activities at home to spark a lifelong passion for sustainability. From solar-powered turbines to garden lights, kids can witness the sun’s energy transformation firsthand. Integrating stories, games, and tracking home solar production further reinforces the importance of renewable energy and its real-world impact, fostering a greenerContinue reading “5 fun ways to teach kids about renewable energy at home”
Unpacking Implementation Challenges in Rooftop Solar in India
From Centre for Science and Environment “India’s rooftop market is gaining momentum and offers a reliable and decentralized solution towards offsetting thermal based electricity consumption. It benefits users with competitive electricity tariffs and DISCOMS with increased sources of revenue. This report examines various challenges observed on consumers, DISCOMS, and project developers.” Click Here to ReadContinue reading “Unpacking Implementation Challenges in Rooftop Solar in India”
Clean energy drive in high gear on route to milestone 2030: Power sector experts at ET WLF 2025
From The Economic Times “No country other than China has expanded renewable energy generation capacity as rapidly as India in the past decade, Tata Power chief executive Praveer Sinha said, citing how the nation’s solar power capacity has risen to 120 GW now from just 5 GW in 2015. “While we say that we willContinue reading “Clean energy drive in high gear on route to milestone 2030: Power sector experts at ET WLF 2025”
Solar panels between tracks: Indian Railways’ new renewable energy project
From Hindustan Times “Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, has installed India’s first removable solar panels between active railway tracks as part of Indian Railways’ renewable energy initiatives.” Solar Panels Everywhere, all the time. Click Here to Read More By HT News Desk 22 August 2025 Subscribe to receive email notifications when Blue Jhasha posts news andContinue reading “Solar panels between tracks: Indian Railways’ new renewable energy project”
Over 16.7 lakh households benefitted under solar scheme, Rs 9,000 cr disbursed, Parl told
From The Economic Times “SynopsisUnder the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, 16.78 lakh households have received rooftop solar installations. The government has disbursed over Rs 9,000 crore in financial assistance. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy is implementing the scheme since February 2024. The program aims to install rooftop solar panels in oneContinue reading “Over 16.7 lakh households benefitted under solar scheme, Rs 9,000 cr disbursed, Parl told”
India becomes 3rd largest solar energy generator: Minister Pralhad Joshi
From The Economic Times “SynopsisIndia has surpassed Japan to become the third-largest solar energy producer globally, generating 108,494 GWh of solar power, exceeding Japan’s 96,459 GWh, according to IRENA data. This achievement underscores India’s commitment to clean energy, driven by its ambitious goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based electricity capacity by 2030.” ClickContinue reading “India becomes 3rd largest solar energy generator: Minister Pralhad Joshi”
Haryana aims to install rooftop solar systems, solarize govt buildings by 2027
From The Times of India “Chandigarh: In a major push towards clean and sustainable energy, Haryana has set an ambitious target of installing 2.2 lakh rooftop solar (RTS) systems across the state under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) by the financial year 2026–27. The roadmap was unveiled during the State-Level CoordinationContinue reading “Haryana aims to install rooftop solar systems, solarize govt buildings by 2027”
India completes 48 GW inter-state transmission network for renewable energy
From The Economic Times Build Baby, Build Synopsis“India is expanding its renewable energy infrastructure, with 48 GW of inter-state transmission network installed for solar and wind power evacuation and 159 GW under construction. The government has planned a 340 GW network to evacuate 230 GW of renewable energy. Green Energy Corridor schemes are also beingContinue reading “India completes 48 GW inter-state transmission network for renewable energy”
Chandigarh’s solar boom: Renewable energy capacity grows 18-fold in a decade
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”