GCL to Become Largest Poly maker in the World GCL which is the world’s largest manufacturer of polysilicon and wafers and also one of the largest producers of solar panels is planning another major expansion. The company plans to build a giant 40,000-ton silicon factory in Xinjiang which will be big enough to produce 8000 […]
Beamreach Solar Goes Kaput Super low-cost capital and massive continued support from the government has made Chinese solar industry the unrivalled czar of the global solar industry. China controls almost 70% of the global solar panel industry with smaller Asian nations making up the rest. The USA which used to be a technology leader has […]
Ola to start EV Taxis in India Softbank has committed to ply 1 million EVs in India and is going to use its VC funded Ola startup to push this initiative in India. Ola has already signed up a MOU with the Telangana government to roll out EV buses, autos and cars and also plans […]
Can India really Install 6GW Wind Capacity in FY18 Suzlon chairman Tulsi Tanti thinks that India can do 6 GW of wind energy capacity next year after India installed 5.4 GW of wind capacity in FY17. This record breaking capacity addition was a one off since the wind energy industry faced a huge amount of […]
Why India Needs An Updated Power Transmission System India which is set to become one of the largest solar markets globally suffers from a weak transmission and distribution system for power. The country is investing in building a nationwide grid for the existing conventional power plants. However, it needs to speed up the process and double […]
E-Bikes & e-Scooters in India Some of the largest manufacturers of electric scooters and bikes in India are Hero, YObykes, Lohia Auto, Avon, Terra Motors. Lured by the early success, BSA known for its high range of bicycles had also launched electric bikes and scooters in 2009 in India in different styles. But it soon […]