Solar Scheme Enables 2,448 MMR Consumers to Reach Energy Independence

29 Jan 2025 CW Team

The surge in household solar installations across Maharashtra has significantly reduced the state's reliance on external power purchases, according to government officials. A key driver of this shift is the central government’s PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which offers subsidies of up to 60% for residential solar panel installations. Out of 13,831 applications received from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), 2,448 households have already begun receiving free electricity, a senior Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) official confirmed. Additionally, MSEDCL’s recent initiative to provide free solar net meters for rooftop installations has further encouraged consumers to transition to renewable energy. (ET)

Infrastructure Urban

12 Oct 2026

KONE Opens India's First Digital Experience Centre in Pune

KONE, a global elevator and escalator manufacturer, has inaugurated its first Digital Experience Centre (DEC) in India, located in Pune. The facility aims to showcase how artificial intelligence (AI), connectivity and data-driven technologies can enhance customer experiences and improve building operations.The centre was inaugurated by Jussi Herlin, Executive Vice Chair, KONE Corporation; Philippe Delorme, President and CEO, KONE; and Nandan Nilekani, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board, Infosys.Designed as an interactive customer environment, the facility demonstrates digital solutions cover..

CII GreenCo Launches Circularity Guidelines for Indian Industry

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Global Electronics Association Launches IPC-1783-CO2E Standard

The Global Electronics Association has introduced IPC-1783-CO2E, a new international standard aimed at improving consistency, transparency and comparability in product carbon footprint reporting across the electronics manufacturing industry.The standard, titled International Standard for Data Collection and Reporting of CO2 Equivalent (CO2e) Emissions for the Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain, provides industry-specific guidance for collecting, estimating and reporting carbon emissions data.With increasing regulatory requirements and customer expectations, electronics manufacturers face c..