Solar Power

PM Surya Ghar scheme reaches 40 lakh installations amid panel supply issues

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has installed rooftop solar systems in 40 lakh households so far. The target of 75 lakh households by year-end faces potential delays due to shortages of locally made panels.

Experts propose realistic first steps toward 100 GW solar target

May 29, 2026 Reported by AI

In last Friday's media briefing, two energy experts stressed the need for phased approaches and quick wins to realize the 100 GW solar program targeted for completion before 2029.

Science

Electrons move across solar materials in 18 femtoseconds

Environment

State legislatures push for balcony solar adoption

Business

US countervailing duty impacts Indian solar module market

South Australia's power prices fall as renewables near 100 percent

South Australia has achieved the world's highest proportion of renewable energy generation, reaching 84 percent from solar and wind in the final quarter of 2025. This shift has led to a 30 percent drop in wholesale electricity prices compared to the previous year, making them the lowest in Australia. The state's progress highlights the economic advantages of large-scale renewable adoption with battery support.

Egypt’s Rees Tech targets EGP 1bn sales in 2026 on solar energy boom

February 01, 2026 Reported by AI

Egyptian renewable energy firm Rees Tech is aiming for sales of about EGP 1bn in 2026, fueled by surging demand for solar systems in the local market, according to Chairperson Ibrahim Gamal. This target doubles the company's 2025 revenues, which reached roughly EGP 500m.

Technology