Norms for concentrated solar power projects relaxed in India
But developers must show that they are not using protected land and have applied for water permits.
India plans 550 MW of concentrated solar power by 2013
India, with plans to install 550 MW of CSP by 2013, could emerge a major player in this area.
India’s solar mission
The Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission launched last year has positioned India to become a global leader in the growth of concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies.
India – Solar Mission gathers momentum with new projects
The National Solar Mission is gathering momentum as more number of projects move towards financial closure and achieve land acquisition, the review meeting of projects noted.
Ex-Im Bank is the first international financing institution to approve solar-power projects under India’s National Solar Mission
Solar-energy companies – including a small business – in Washington State and Ohio are benefiting from Ex-Im Bank financing of their exports to customers in India.
SkyFuel’s Parabolic Trough for India’s Solar Mission
SkyFuel has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) regarding the use of its parabolic trough collector in concentrating solar power (CSP) projects.
Solar Energy to Dominate in India in the Future
Most countries including India are banking on solar power, which can generate electricity by PV or indirectly by Concentrated Solar Power CSP.