Solar Energy

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has switched to green sources for its energy consumption needs. Notably, the airport has procured around 5% of the airport's electricity requirement through its onsite solar generation and the rest 95% from other green sources such as hydro and wind energy, said a statement by CSMIA. Moreover, the airport attained the landmark 100%  utilization of renewable sources of energy in August 2022.… read-more

Later this year, a Dutch company will begin delivering the world's first production-ready solar vehicle to clients, offering months of charge-free driving in summer weather. Lightyear is producing vehicles with curved solar panels on the hood and roof. The automobile can travel for up to two months in rainy areas, based on an average commute of 35 kilometers per day. It might last up to seven months in sunny countries.  

As part of its climate change plan, Biden's administration said on September 8 that the US should strive to generate roughly 50% of its electricity from solar energy by 2050. According to Department-of-Energy research, solar power is expected to increase from its present level of barely 3% to as much as 40% by 2035 and 45% by 2050. However, it would take 4-times the solar capacity to achieve the goal.

Madhusudhan Joshi, a 58-year-old professor at the Goa College of Pharmacy not only uses hybrid solar energy systems at his house but also sells electricity to govt and earns Rs 350 annually. Overstating his service, Joshi said when the cyclon Tauktae hit the West coast he helped his neighbors by charging their phones for three days. The system cost around Rs 5,80,000.

Kerala's Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), noted for being the world's first solar-powered airport, commissioned two floating solar power plants on January 17. Using French technology, CIAL has presented economical high-density polyethylene floats upon which 1300 photovoltaic panels were installed. Reportedly, the set-up was placed over two artificial lakes located in CIAL's golf course. CIAL founder-managing director VJ Kurian said we… read-more