solar energy

Indian State to Obligate Utilities to Buy Electricity from Renewable Energy Power Plants
In order to stimulate large scale solar power generation, the state of Tamil Nadu would mandate power companies to buy at least 14 percent of electricity supply from renewable energy-based power plants.

Indian Government to Offer 30% Solar Subsidies, Could Increase to 50%
The Indian government plans to offer 30% solar subsidies to domestic and commercial users but in order to make the program a success, and reach the goal of 20,000 MW solar energy by 2022, it needs to take several essential policy initiatives.

Peru Approves 500 Megawatts in New Renewable Energy Projects
Last week Peru’s government approved wind, solar, micro hydro, and biomass energy projects that will add 500 megawatts of clean, renewable energy, meeting 12% of the current electricity needs of the country.
Largest Rooftop Solar System in U.S. Opens in New Jersey
Roof-mounted solar array in Atlantic City has 2.4 megawatts peak capacity [Also published at CleanTechnica] When I think of Atlantic City, New Jersey I think of blackjack tables, roulette wheels, boardwalks and the Miss America Pageant (even though the latter is now in Vegas). Now I’ll have to add solar panels to that list The [...]


















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