Solar Energy
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Uttarakhand crosses historic milestone of 1 gigawatt in solar energy installation
India | Feb 18, 2026, 11:18 PM ISTUttarakhand has crossed the landmark 1 gigawatt mark in installed solar power capacity showing the state's rapid progress in renewable energy. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's green energy vision for the achievement.
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Renewable stock to be in focus as company bags rooftop solar project under PM Surya Ghar scheme
Market | Nov 19, 2025, 04:27 PM ISTThe PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is the world's largest domestic rooftop solar initiative, transforming India's energy landscape with a bold vision to supply solar power to one crore households by March 2027.
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Australia's BIG announcement for Indian youths seeking jobs after PM Modi holds Annual Summit
World | Nov 19, 2024, 11:52 PM IST2nd India-Australia Annual Summit: During a joint presser, PM Modi said that his Australian counterpart has assured him of his commitment to the Indian community, especially Indian students in Australia.
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'Ram Mandir built, govt now aims to make Ayodhya, 16 others, a model solar city': PM Modi in Gujarat
Gujarat | Sep 16, 2024, 01:19 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Renewable Energy Investor Meet in Gujarat on Monday and said that the government is working to make Ayodhya a "model solar city".
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Rajasthan govt approves 33 per cent reservation for women in police force
Rajasthan | Sep 04, 2024, 07:15 PM ISTThe Rajasthan government has approved 33% reservation for women in the police force and allocated land for solar energy projects in its latest cabinet meeting. Additional benefits for state employees and athletes were also announced, along with efforts to attract industrial investments to the state.
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Solar power scheme gets Modi Cabinet's nod, Rs 60,000 subsidy, 300 units free for 1 crore homes
India | Feb 29, 2024, 04:09 PM ISTThe Rs 75,000 crore rooftop solar scheme for providing free electricity to consumers was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Gujarat aims to generate 50% power through renewable energy sources by 2030
Gujarat | Oct 04, 2023, 10:16 PM ISTThe Gujarat government is seeking investments worth Rs 5 lakh crore to achieve the aim of producing most of its energy through renewable sources by 2030.
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Gujarat's Modhera, known for Sun temple, declared India's first 24X7 solar powered village
India | Oct 10, 2022, 12:20 AM ISTAddressing a rally after the function, Modi said Modhera was once subject to countless atrocities of all kinds committed by invaders in the past, but is growing now with modernity while retaining its ancient character.
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World's largest floating solar power plant to be built on Narmada's Omkareshwar Dam
India | Aug 04, 2022, 07:56 AM ISTSaid to be the world's largest floating solar plant, the project is estimated to be worth over Rs. 3000 crores.
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Airport in Kochi to become power-positive with new solar plant from March 6
India | Feb 27, 2022, 05:48 PM ISTChief Minister of the State Pinarayi Vijayan would inaugurate the 12 MWp solar power plant on March 6, Managing Director of CIAL S Suhas said on Sunday.
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US joins India-led International Solar Alliance; PM Modi thanks President Biden
World | Nov 11, 2021, 08:47 AM IST“It has long been coming, and we are happy to join the International Solar Alliance, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the lead in making,” said Kerry.
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PM Modi's ambitious dream of Green Grids Initiative-One Sun One World One Grid launched at COP26
India | Nov 03, 2021, 12:03 AM ISTAnnouncing the launch, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India's space agency ISRO has come up with a solar calculator App that will be useful in deciding location of solar projects.
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Solar power projects create employment in Uttar Pradesh
India | Aug 11, 2021, 03:42 PM ISTThe UP govt's Solar Energy Policy 2017 is not only dispelling darkness from every village of the state, but also creating plethora of opportunities for people to earn their living from it.
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Jeetega India | Harshvardhan Joshi, a mountaineer who conquered Mt Everest in unique way
News | Jun 08, 2021, 09:00 PM ISTIndian mountaineer Harshvardhan Joshi has achieved the rare feat of scaling the world's highest peak, Mt Everest, using eco-friendly means. Joshi and his team used mobile solar panels for heating. Generally, expedition teams carry diesel for use.
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UP government to install 670 MW rooftop solar capacity across 5 cities by 2024
India | Jun 25, 2020, 08:45 PM ISTThe Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday said it has set a target of installing 670 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar capacity across five "religious" cities of the state by 2024.
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Rajasthan to set up 30,000 MW solar power plants by 2024-25
India | Feb 25, 2020, 08:22 PM ISTRajasthan targets to set up 30,000 MW solar power plants by the year 2024-25 in the state, Energy Minister B D Kalla said on Tuesday. Replying to a question raised by BJP legislator Arjun Lal Jingar during Question Hour in the Rajasthan Assembly, Kalla said the government has issued a new Solar Energy Policy-2019 to promote solar production in the state.
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Solar scheme to assure Rs 1 lakh income for farmers
Budget | Jul 04, 2019, 03:07 PM ISTPower Minister R.K. Singh on Thursday informed the Lok Sabha during Question Hour that farmers can use their land to install solar panels and the power generated will be bought by the government.
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Solar industry needs to ensure efficient use of water: Bridge to India
Business | Jun 20, 2019, 07:17 AM ISTThe statement has come against the background of an advisory issued by the New and Renewable Energy Ministry (MNRE) on optimal utilisation of water by the sector for cleaning of solar panels.
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Proud to say 1.25 billion Indians embraced path of sanitation showed by Mahatma Gandhi, says PM Modi
India | Oct 02, 2018, 07:54 PM ISTSo many countries coming together for a cleanliness campaign is an unheard of event. I pay tribute to Bapu on everyone's behalf: PM Modi at the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention.
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Delhi Metro to get green power from MP-based Rewa solar plant in two months
Business | Jul 15, 2018, 09:10 PM ISTHe said the DMRC would pay around Rs 3.67 for per unit of solar power, including the transmission charge. The DMRC is currently buying power at Rs 7 per unit.