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CADA tests the effectiveness of drip irrigation using solar power

Command Area Development Authority tested the effectiveness of drip irrigation using solar powered irrigation system in wheat crop. The project was implemented in collaboration with progressive farmers who had voluntarily given 9 acres for a field experiment.

Sungrow conducts series of “Solar Inverter Technical” CSR workshops in India

Sungrow conducted a series of “Solar Inverter Technical” CSR workshops in India, which are aimed to provide a platform for the students to share creative insights towards PV system solutions, and increased their employability in the renewable energy industry.

Emami gets NCLT’s Approval to Demerge Solar Assets from Cement Company

National Company Law Tribunal allowed Emami Group to demerge its solar power assets from its cement company. The assets will be consolidated under Emami Power, which will allow Emami Cement to focus solely on its core business.

NTPC receives investment approval for two solar power projects of 160 MW in UP

NTPC Ltd has announced that it has received investment approval for two solar power projects of 160 MW in Uttar Pradesh. NTPC has received approval for 140 MW Bilhaur solar Photo Voltaic (PV) project and 20 MW Auraiya solar PV project.

Solar panels to power Jan Shatabdi Express

In a bid to reduce dependency on the conventional sources of energy, the Salem Division of the Southern Railway has reportedly installed solar panels on the roofs of the six coaches of Jan Shatabdi Express between Coimbatore and Mayiladuthurai