Solar power
What are Great Indian Bustards?
The Great Indian Bustard is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world. It is native to the Indian subcontinent. The species is critically endangered due to habitat loss, hunting, and other human activities. Conservation efforts are underway to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Report: India adds 10 GW Solar Capacity in 2021
According to Mercom India Research, India installed a record 10 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in the calendar year 2021, a 212 percent increase year on year (y-o-y). Overview: According to the report, 3.2 GW of solar capacity installations were ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Indian Army’s First Green Solar Energy harnessing plant in Sikkim
The Indian Army recently launched the first Green Solar Energy harnessing plant in Sikkim. It was launched to benefit the troops of the Indian army. About the plant The plant uses Vanadium based battery technology. It was built at an ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Facebook’s First Renewable Project in India
The Facebook has recently signed a deal to buy renewable energy in India from a local firm called CleanMax. This is the first renewable project of Facebook in India. About the project The project is located in Karnataka. The project ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Biggest Floating Solar Power Plant of India
The biggest floating solar power plant of India is to be set up at Ramagundam in Telangana. About Ramagundam Solar Power Plant The capacity of the solar power plant is 100 MW. It is expected to be opened in May ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
USAID & DFC to Finance Renewable Energy in India
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) have announced for a $41 million-loan guarantee program in order to finance the investment in the renewable energy solutions by Indian Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs). ..