Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)

Source:  IE  Context: Recently, SECI has been linked to allegations of bribery involving the Adani Group, highlighting governance challenges in public sector operations. SECI has been granted the Navratna status on 30thAugust 2024 by the Ministry of Finance. About Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI): Establishment: Founded on 20th September 2011 under the Ministry of …

China and Renewable Energy

Syllabus: Renewable energy Source:  IE Context: China, the largest greenhouse gas emitter and a renewable energy leader, plays a pivotal role in global climate action. Reducing its emissions is vital but poses challenges for renewable energy supply chains and global transitions. China’s Status in Solar Power: Global Leader: China dominates over 80% of global solar …

Gravity Energy Storage

Source:  DTE Context: As climate change intensifies, transitioning to renewable energy is crucial, with solar energy offering abundant yet intermittent supply. Gravity energy storage is emerging as a sustainable solution to stabilize power grids, providing an alternative to batteries. About Gravity Energy Storage: What it is: A renewable energy storage technology that uses gravitational force …

Agrivoltaic farming

Source:   News on Air Context: The Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) concluded in New Delhi, highlighting sustainable energy and agrivoltaic farming a practice that combines agriculture with solar energy generation on the same land. About Agrivoltaic Farming: Definition: Agrivoltaic farming is the simultaneous use of land for agriculture and solar energy generation, …

World Solar Report Series

Syllabus: Energy and Environment Source:  PIB Context: The International Solar Alliance (ISA), an international coalition focused on promoting solar energy solutions, released the 3rd edition of its World Solar Report series at the 7th Assembly, highlighting solar growth, investment trends, technological advancements, and green hydrogen’s potential in Africa. About ISA: Origin: Established in 2015 at …

International Solar Alliance

Source:  PIB Context: The Seventh International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly session, held in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam, concluded with key leadership elections, the review of ISA initiatives, and deliberations on advancing global solar energy adoption. Recent Outcomes of the ISA Summit: Leadership Elections: India was unanimously elected President, and France won the contested Co-Presidency …

International Solar Alliance:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions.   Context: Nepal has become the 105th member country to sign on to the Framework Agreement of International Solar Alliance (ISA).   International Solar Alliance (ISA):                           The ISA was conceived as a joint effort by India and France to mobilise efforts against climate change through the …

Insights into Editorial: India’s solar capacity: Milestones and challenges

  Introduction: India added a record 10 Gigawatt (GW) of solar energy to its cumulative installed capacity in 2021. This has been the highest 12-month capacity addition, recording nearly a 200% year-on-year growth. India has now surpassed 50 GW of cumulative installed solar capacity, as on 28 February 2022. This is a milestone in India’s …

UN Observer status to Solar Alliance:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions.   Context: The UN General Assembly has conferred Observer Status to the International Solar Alliance (ISA), a historic decision which India said would help provide for a well-defined cooperation between the Alliance and the United Nations that would benefit global energy growth and development.   Significance of …

International Solar Alliance General Assembly:

GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.   Context: The fourth general assembly of The International Solar Alliance (ISA), is being held virtually. It is presided over by Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy, Government of India and the President of the ISA …

In our quest to achieve renewable energy targets, we need a pragmatic approach towards solar. For India, scaling rooftop solar is a better way forward than large solar parks. Critically Analyse.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 6. In our quest to achieve renewable energy targets, we need a pragmatic approach towards solar. For India, scaling rooftop solar is a better way forward than large solar parks. Critically Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: scroll.in Why the question: As India is inching closer …