Renewable capacity statistics 2024
Highlighting the continued progress achieved in the global energy transition, this latest edition of IRENA’s Renewable capacity statistics illustrates the growth of renewables in new installed power generation
Highlighting the continued progress achieved in the global energy transition, this latest edition of IRENA’s Renewable capacity statistics illustrates the growth of renewables in new installed power generation
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The main component that converts photons into electricity in a solar PV is the layer of silicon semiconductors. In 2007, the solar PV industry along with the semiconductor industry consumed some 38,000 tonnes of poly-silicon. This grew to 58,000 tonnes in 2007. Increasing demand has led to price jump of more than 100 per cent from US $20 per kg in 2001 to US $50 in 2006. The future of PV
Despite several schemes, both centrally and state sponsored, to promote solar water heaters sales have been low. A major reason has been a lack of trust on the quality of device supplied by the government appointed manufacturers. Under a central subsidy scheme of the MNRE a soft loan is made available at the rate of two per cent for domestic users, three per cent for institutional users and five
The Clean Development Mechanism must be amended. What shape should it take? The Clean Development Mechanism (cdm) is up for review and there are several proposals to reform the process. The mechanism has always been under severe criticism, since its inception, on various accounts, ranging from its philosophical principles to its administration. The mechanism was created to help
Solar photovoltaics is the fastest growing area in the energy sector. Of the us $71 billion invested in renewables worldwide in 2007, 30 per cent was in solar pv. According to market analysts, between 2007 and 2011, this industry is poised to grow at a whopping 73 per cent. By March 2007, India had 120 mw of installed pv capacity. However, less than 2.5 mw is generated by grid-connected
Solar lanterns were promoted specially for use in rural un-electrified villages. Costing Rs 2,000- 5,000 for a 7-11 watt power lamp, it requires little maintenance. A solar lantern is made of three main components
India has had mixed results with its solar programme. The government is now gearing up to launch several mega schemes to harness this abundant source. The solar mission aims to do exactly that. Industry has also shown interest in tapping this energy source of the future. Technology and financing, though, remain question marks. How can India realize its solar dream? Picture thousands of solar
At the climate change conference in Poznan, Poland, the world could get cooked, for good <br/> <br/> A curtain raiser on the climate negotiations in Poznan. By Chandra Bhushan, Mario D
Latha Jishnu / New Delhi December 13, 2008, 0:40 IST India's science and development is in a poor way and needs a guiding light.
This study sought to identify the initial impact that a global Cap and Share scheme might have on India, based on a set of limiting assumptions. In particular, it attempts to quantify the immediate impact