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Free Electricity Programs a Disincentive for PM Surya Ghar Rooftop Solar Adoption

At a time when the government is pushing for greater adoption of solar through the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which aims to make households energy-independent,...

March 21, 2025

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Arjun Joshi

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Mercom Research Focus

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Maharashtra Cabinet Approves ₹100 Billion for Solar Projects

The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a budget of over ₹100 billion (~$1.2 billion) for the CM’s Solar Agriculture Feeder Program 2.0. The program aims to provide a...

August 30, 2024

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Staff

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Renewable Energy

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Solar
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Tamil Nadu Plans to Install 5,000 Solar Pumps for Farmers Providing 70% Subsidy

Tamil Nadu has proposed installing 5,000 solar pumps for which 70% subsidy will be provided, according to the state’s first-ever ‘agriculture budget’...

August 16, 2021

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Rahul Nair

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Markets & Policy

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Solar

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