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High installation costs and lack of skilled labor are major barriers to rooftop solar adoption in India, according to a Luminous Power Technologies survey.

India has canceled the auction for 14 critical mineral blocks, part of a $362 billion initiative launched in February to promote clean energy transition. The cancellation was due to lack of bids received for blocks containing minerals like vanadium, graphite, and cobalt.

BSES is working on India's first utility-scale standalone BESS at Kilokari substation in south Delhi to provide continuous power supply during outages, approved by DERC.

Several consumers in Goa facing challenges in accessing subsidies for their rooftop solar plants due to issues with the government portal.

The solar project at Kajra village in Lakhisarai district of Bihar will be a key element in the state's plans to harness renewable energy for sustainable energy solutions towards combating climate change and meeting demand growth.

Higher temperatures increase the resistance within the solar cells, thus reducing the voltage and overall power output

Through the implementation of advanced rooftop solar systems and innovative financing arrangements, Tata Power has not only reduced energy costs for consumers but also made significant contributions to environmental sustainability, it said.

Secured at an annual interest rate of 7.44% over a tenure of 10 years and 2 months, the funds will support the financing of green energy projects across the nation.

With an aggregate budget of approximately ₹13,595 crore, these schemes will be carried out through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) and are a part of the national endeavor to reach 500 GW of RE capacity by 2030, of which 200 GW is already connected.

The revised guidelines will specifically increase the production capacity of Green Ammonia to cater to the rising demand in the fertilizer sector.