Solar Technology & Product Reviews
94,277 EVs and Counting: How PM E-DRIVE Is Playing Out Across Madhya Pradesh
Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Bhopal, and Ujjain are leading a state EV rollout dominated almost entirely by…
GSI Flags Early Lithium Signals in Odisha’s Nayagarh District Using AI and Drone Surveys
The Ministry of Mines confirmed preliminary lithium indications beneath Nayagarh district using AI-assisted drone exploration —…
India’s First Lithium Mine Clears a Hurdle in Korba, Chhattisgarh — But the Reserve Is Still Unconfirmed
A composite licence for a 250-hectare block in Korba's Katghora area went to a Kolkata mining…
9,566 MW and Counting: What PM Surya Ghar’s Installation Numbers Reveal About Vendor Capacity
Nearly 9.6 GW of rooftop capacity added since February 2024 sounds like a pure success story…
A Bad Solar Installation Now Has a 30-Day Clock: MNRE’s New Vendor Complaint Rules
Substandard wiring, vanished maintenance promises, installers blocking inspections — MNRE's 2026 complaint procedure gives these issues…
Inside SECI’s FDRE-IX Tender: India’s Largest Battery Storage Bid Yet
A single 2026 tender asked for 1,200 MW of renewable generation paired with 4,800 MWh of…
ALMM Only Covers Panels, Not Inverters — Here’s Why That Distinction Matters
It's a common mix-up: India's ALMM quality list governs which solar panels can go into subsidized…
Lithium vs Lead-Acid Batteries for Solar Storage: What the Price Difference Buys You
Lithium batteries cost more upfront than lead-acid, but the real comparison is lifetime cost per cycle,…
Charging Your EV From Solar: What Actually Works in an Indian Home
Pairing a rooftop solar system with an EV charger sounds simple, but sizing, timing, and net-metering…
String Inverters vs Microinverters: Choosing the Right Setup
The choice between string inverters and microinverters affects system cost, shading tolerance, and monitoring granularity —…
Solar Cell Efficiency: What Lab Records Actually Mean for Your Rooftop
Headline-grabbing solar efficiency records set in research labs rarely translate directly to commercial panels — here's…
Floating Solar: Turning Reservoirs and Water Bodies Into Power Plants
Floating solar installations avoid land-acquisition bottlenecks entirely while benefiting from the natural cooling effect of water,…
Battery Energy Storage Systems: Making Solar Power Available After Sunset
Battery Energy Storage Systems are becoming central to India's renewable strategy, smoothing solar's intermittency and enabling…
Bifacial vs Monofacial Panels: Do Both Sides Really Pay Off?
Bifacial panels capture reflected light on their rear side for a real energy gain, but the…
TOPCon vs PERC: Which Solar Cell Technology Wins in 2026?
TOPCon cells are rapidly overtaking PERC as the mainstream solar technology, offering higher efficiency and better…