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SECI to Issue Request for Selection for Solar PV Projects in Kargil by Dec-end

Last month, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced its plans for implementing 23 GW of ultra-mega solar projects in the Kargil and Leh...

Haryana Refuses to Waive Transmission Charges; Solar Developers File Protest Plea

In their petition, solar developers argue that the proposed 500 MW limit would act as a barrier to unlocking the full benefit of solar power...

Government Drops Installation of 12GW Solar Projects

Out of the proposed 15 GW solar capacity planned to be completed in 3 Tranches within 5 years, 12 GW has been dropped due...

India-led ISA and EU Ink Agreement to Promote Solar Energy

The countries have decided to jointly work towards mobilizing finance for the development of “affordable solar energy” on a global scale The India-led International Solar...

TEPSOL Sweeps 80 MW Solar Power Project in Karnataka

TEPSOL aims to deliver energy cost savings and reduce the carbon footprint with the aid of  Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd TEPSOL Projects, a joint venture of...

MNRE Amends VGF Guidelines to Develop 2 GW Solar Projects

The Ministry has amended the guidelines for the fourth time, allowing SECI to extend deadlines for financial closures without its approval The Ministry of New and...

New Business Models Help Solar Power Companies Grow, Overcome Price Barriers

Novel business models, such as on-site direct wire mini power purchase agreements (PPAs), will enable photovoltaic system installers to offer Solar Energy-as-a-Service, says new report. Implementation...

India Improves Performance in Renewable Energy Sector, Moves to Rank 11 in Global Index

A new global report on climate change has hailed India's performance in the renewable energy sector, but it cautioned against the country's plans to...

Solar PV Module Prices Drop 99.5% in Four Decades: Report

As per a new report, public policies supported in driving innovation in solar PV technology, which in turn, resulted in deployment of solar PV...

NABARD Signs Agreement to Fund Rooftop Solar Project in India

NABARD will support a rooftop solar power project in India with the Green Climate Fund of $100 million to fight the challenges of climate change  The National...

Hero Future to Buy Solar Plants of Waaree in ₹500 Crore Deal?

If the sale of the solar plants goes through, the existing alliance between Waaree and Neepco may come to an end New Delhi-based Hero...

India’s Solar Market Reports Addition of 1,589 MW in Q3 2018

India’s solar installations accounted for 6.6 GW in the first nine months of 2018 and according to Mercom, 8GW solar power will be installed...

Industry's Buzz

Safran

Safran Secures First NATO Naval Order For Optronic Sights With MSI

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Safran brings Optronic Sights to MSI's naval and land gun systems. Safran Electronics & Defense and MSI-Defence Systems have signed a Franco-British agreement to fit...
Amber Enterprises

Amber Enterprises Completes Full Acquisition of Power-One Micro Systems

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Amber Enterprises subsidiary acquires remaining 40% stake in Power-One through share swap. Amber Enterprises has bought out its remaining minority partners in Power-One. IL JIN...
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Cosmoserve Opens Base 1 To Develop Space-Grade Electronics In-House

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Cosmoserve Space has opened a new facility in Hyderabad to develop space-grade electronics, optics and avionics in India, with the aim of cutting reliance...
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Nemi Targets Nasdaq Listing With USD 400 Million Valuation

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Nemi is going public. The plan? A $400 million Nasdaq listing. The company just signed a definitive business combination agreement with BHAV Acquisition Corp. This...
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LG Electronics India to Step Into India’s Automotive Market

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The South Korean headquarters of LG Electronics will continue to support the business with global technologies and existing relationships with global car manufacturers. LG Electronics...

Learn From Leaders

Roberto Gatti, Founder and CEO of Delvitech

The Eye That Spots Defects Before They Happen

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Most inspection machines tell you a board failed. Delvitech's tells you when it is about to.Every inspection stage in a factory traditionally needs its...
Pravin Patel, Founder and Chairman, Brio Agri, India

“Our goal is not to replace farmers, but to empower them with better tools,...

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In an exclusive interaction with EFY's Saba Aafreen, Pravin Patel, Founder and Chairman of Brio Agri, discusses building hydroponics and controlled-environment agriculture in India,...

Does India’s Chip Packaging Growth Need Local Materials At Scale?

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What will it take for specialised semiconductor materials manufacturing to grow in India? Packaging volumes will be a key factor as OSAT facilities move...
Ronak Kumar Samantray, Founder, TM2Space Technologies Pvt Ltd.

“Our goal is to build data centres in space.” – Ronak Kumar Samantray, TM2Space

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A space startup aims to build orbital data centres, letting users run AI models and store data on satellites while also supplying satellite hardware...

India’s Photonics Puzzle Is Finally Coming Together 

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Can India turn its scattered photonics capabilities into a stronger industry? A new association aims to connect the ecosystem and strengthen the domestic value...

Startups

RHIA’s PLC Slayer Eliminates Fragmented Architectures In Industrial Automation

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The startup’s innovation integrates separate controllers, sensors, and motor drivers into a single, flexible industrial automation platform. Does building industrial-grade automation always have to be...

EVE NET Turns Spare Smartphone Capacity Into An AI Cloud

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What if the phone in your pocket could help run AI? A Mumbai-based startup wants to cut AI computing costs by tapping into millions...

Vimag Labs’ Magnet-Free Motors Set To Redefine EV Efficiency

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Can software replace rare-earth materials? This Bengaluru startup uses virtual magnets to eliminate traditional permanent magnets, boosting EV motor efficiency up to 95 per...

Pine Labs Q2 FY27 Profit Soars 6.5x

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Pine labs said that it processes 25 million transactions per day, a 22 per cent increase from the previous year. Fintech company Pine Labs, reported...
Dr Venkata Sai Kiran, Founder, Red Balloon Aerospace

How Near-Space Platforms Could Revolutionise Broadband Connectivity – Dr Venkata Sai Kiran, Red Balloon...

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As nations explore high-altitude platforms for communication, surveillance, and scientific research, Red Balloon Aerospace is developing super-pressure balloons, tethered aerostats, and airships for near-space...