<p>China's programme to launch a solar power plant in space has been brought forward by two years. The plan is to beam energy back down to Earth, South China Morning Post reported. The concept is to collect solar power in outer space by solar power satellites and then distribute it to the planet Earth. Notably, sunlight is brighter outside the atmosphere.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The plan for the first launch of China's space-based solar power project is now scheduled for 2028. The report added that the testing of technology used to transmit energy from the power plant will be done by a trial satellite orbiting at a distance of around 400km.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the SCMP report, the satellite will "convert solar energy to microwaves or lasers and then direct the energy beams to various targets, including fixed locations on Earth and moving satellites."&nbsp;</p>

<p>China's plans have been detailed in a peer-reviewed paper published in the journal Chinese Space Science and Technology.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier this month, reports emerged that the United Kingdom is apparently planning to build a solar power station in space, Space.com reported, adding that the project will use it to beam energy down to Earth using lasers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UK Space Energy Initiative was reportedly joined by over 50 British organisations including manufacturer Airbus, Cambridge University and satellite maker SSTL. US-based space agency NASA had proposed a similar plan but it didn't progress.&nbsp;</p>

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China's programme to launch a solar power plant in space has been brought forward by two years. The plan is to beam energy back down to Earth, South China Morning Post reported.

China's programme to launch a solar power plant in space has been brought forward by two years. The plan is to beam energy back down to Earth, South China Morning Post reported. The concept is to collect solar power in outer space by solar power satellites and then distribute it to the planet Earth. Notably, sunlight is brighter outside the atmosphere. The plan for the first launch of China's space-based solar power project is now scheduled for 2028. The report added that the testing of technology used to transmit energy from the power plant will be done by a trial satellite orbiting at a distance of around 400km. ALSO READ | Time to study universe's rarest galaxies? Hubble Space Telescope captures its largest image ever As per the SCMP report, the satellite will "convert solar energy to microwaves or lasers and then direct the energy beams to various targets, including fixed locations on Earth and moving satellites." China's plans have been detailed in a peer-reviewed paper published in the journal Chinese Space Science and Technology. ALSO READ | Astronomers discover amino acids in asteroid samples during Hayabusa2 probe WATCH | Unions on the rise in the United States: Ithaca Starbucks store closed × Earlier this month, reports emerged that the United Kingdom is apparently planning to build a solar power station in space, Space.com reported, adding that the project will use it to beam energy down to Earth using lasers. The UK Space Energy Initiative was reportedly joined by over 50 British organisations including manufacturer Airbus, Cambridge University and satellite maker SSTL. US-based space agency NASA had proposed a similar plan but it didn't progress. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has demonstrated the method of identifying the best suited locations for installing upcoming solar power generation farms, across the globe. India's state-run space agency has done so using data obtained from it's own earth observation satellites that are continuously monitoring the planet, from Geostationary orbit (36,000 kms above the earth's equator). WION spoke to Dr. K. Sivan, Chairman, ISRO for more on this project.</p>

<p>Earlier this week, addressing his counterparts at the COP26 Global Climate Summit at Glasgow, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced that ISRO would offer the world a 'Solar Power Calculator'. He said that it would help&nbsp;decide the location of solar energy projects across the globe. He added that it would strengthen the 'One Sun, One World, One Grid' initiative.</p>

<p>When requested to elaborate on the project, Dr. K. Sivan said, it was a technology demonstration proposal that was made using data from Earth Observation satellites. "It is about using satellite data and identifying potential areas where maximum solar energy is available per year, across the globe. We will be collecting this data, analysing, mapping it and sharing it online and via a mobile application. Mapping this data and sharing it would help countries decide their upcoming solar power projects" he told WION.</p>

<p>Talking about if ISRO was also developing some hardware for this purpose, he replied that ISRO was only using data, mapping and analysing it and not working on any hardware aspect, for this project.</p>

<p>According to ISRO's description of the solar calculator mobile application, computation of solar energy potential is essential to select the locations for solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants. "An android app for the computation of solar energy potential has been developed by Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO, Ahmedabad at the behest of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India. It is a very useful tool for installation of PV solar panels for tapping solar energy," it reads.</p>

<p>ISRO's website says&nbsp;the mobile app allows users to obtain the 'solar energy potential' data in (kWh/m2), when the location is keyed or is designated according to GPS. It gives monthly and yearly solar potential processed using Indian Geostationary Satellite data (Kalpana-1, INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR). It also offers monthly minimum and maximum temperature to calculate realistic solar potential.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, the app also offers monthly and yearly solar potential (in kWh/m2) and minimum-maximum temperature at any location. It also displays the location on the satellite image and provides azimuth / elevation angles as well as day length over different time periods in a year. ISRO adds, Wind, solar and wave energy resources can be assessed with the help of Earth Observation data, sourced from satellites that are in the geostationary orbit (roughly 36,000kms) above earth's equator.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Asked about when this particular 'Solar calculator' would be made fully available across the globe, Dr. Sivan said that the technology behind it had been demonstrated and that further work was required. Regarding the much anticipated rocket launch schedule of ISRO in November and December 2021and the possible launch of India's Small Satellite launch Vehicle (SSLV rocket), he said, it was being worked out.&nbsp;</p>


The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has demonstrated the method of identifying the best suited locations for installing upcoming solar power generation farms, across the globe.

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has demonstrated the method of identifying the best suited locations for installing upcoming solar power generation farms, across the globe. India's state-run space agency has done so using data obtained from it's own earth observation satellites that are continuously monitoring the planet, from Geostationary orbit (36,000 kms above the earth's equator). WION spoke to Dr. K. Sivan, Chairman, ISRO for more on this project. Earlier this week, addressing his counterparts at the COP26 Global Climate Summit at Glasgow, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced that ISRO would offer the world a 'Solar Power Calculator'. He said that it would help decide the location of solar energy projects across the globe. He added that it would strengthen the 'One Sun, One World, One Grid' initiative. When requested to elaborate on the project, Dr. K. Sivan said, it was a technology demonstration proposal that was made using data from Earth Observation satellites. "It is about using satellite data and identifying potential areas where maximum solar energy is available per year, across the globe. We will be collecting this data, analysing, mapping it and sharing it online and via a mobile application. Mapping this data and sharing it would help countries decide their upcoming solar power projects" he told WION. Talking about if ISRO was also developing some hardware for this purpose, he replied that ISRO was only using data, mapping and analysing it and not working on any hardware aspect, for this project. According to ISRO's description of the solar calculator mobile application, computation of solar energy potential is essential to select the locations for solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants. "An android app for the computation of solar energy potential has been developed by Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO, Ahmedabad at the behest of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India. It is a very useful tool for installation of PV solar panels for tapping solar energy," it reads. ISRO's website says the mobile app allows users to obtain the 'solar energy potential' data in (kWh/m2), when the location is keyed or is designated according to GPS. It gives monthly and yearly solar potential processed using Indian Geostationary Satellite data (Kalpana-1, INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR). It also offers monthly minimum and maximum temperature to calculate realistic solar potential. Additionally, the app also offers monthly and yearly solar potential (in kWh/m2) and minimum-maximum temperature at any location. It also displays the location on the satellite image and provides azimuth / elevation angles as well as day length over different time periods in a year. ISRO adds, Wind, solar and wave energy resources can be assessed with the help of Earth Observation data, sourced from satellites that are in the geostationary orbit (roughly 36,000kms) above earth's equator. Asked about when this particular 'Solar calculator' would be made fully available across the globe, Dr. Sivan said that the technology behind it had been demonstrated and that further work was required. Regarding the much anticipated rocket launch schedule of ISRO in November and December 2021and the possible launch of India's Small Satellite launch Vehicle (SSLV rocket), he said, it was being worked out.

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday inaugurated the 75 MW solar power plant in Mirzapur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The largest solar power plant in Uttar Pradesh has been built in collaboration with French solar power giant Engie Solar at Dadar Kala, some 25 kms from Mirzapur under the International Solar Alliance (ISA) programme.</p>

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<p>The two leaders will take a boat ride from Assi to Dashaswamedh Ghat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They will also visit the Deen Dayal Hastkala Sankul in Bada Lalpur, a trade facilitation centre for handicrafts, and hold an interaction with artisans and view a live demonstration of their crafts.</p>

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<p>Following the boat ride, Modi and Macron will flag off a train between Maduadih Railway Station in Varanasi, and Patna.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Sunday, India and France co-hosted the first summit of the International Solar Alliance.</p>

<p>Macron, who is on a four-day visit to India, arrived in Varanasi on Monday, where he was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, on Saturday, India and France had inked 14 pacts, including in key areas of defence, nuclear energy and protection of classified information besides resolving to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.</p>

<p>During a joint press conference, PM Modi asserted that the synergy between the two sides was from land to sky.<br />
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The two leaders will take a boat ride from Assi to Dashaswamedh Ghat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday inaugurated the 75 MW solar power plant in Mirzapur. The largest solar power plant in Uttar Pradesh has been built in collaboration with French solar power giant Engie Solar at Dadar Kala, some 25 kms from Mirzapur under the International Solar Alliance (ISA) programme. Prime Minister Narendra Modi & French President #EmmanuelMacron inaugurate the Solar Power Plant in Mirzapur. pic.twitter.com/DVFy3BoPRa — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 12, 2018 × The two leaders will take a boat ride from Assi to Dashaswamedh Ghat. They will also visit the Deen Dayal Hastkala Sankul in Bada Lalpur, a trade facilitation centre for handicrafts, and hold an interaction with artisans and view a live demonstration of their crafts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi & French President #EmmanuelMacron arrive at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hastkala Sankul in Bada Lalpur, Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/M5x3onIuem — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 12, 2018 × Following the boat ride, Modi and Macron will flag off a train between Maduadih Railway Station in Varanasi, and Patna. On Sunday, India and France co-hosted the first summit of the International Solar Alliance. Macron, who is on a four-day visit to India, arrived in Varanasi on Monday, where he was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Meanwhile, on Saturday, India and France had inked 14 pacts, including in key areas of defence, nuclear energy and protection of classified information besides resolving to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. During a joint press conference, PM Modi asserted that the synergy between the two sides was from land to sky.

PM Modi, French President Macron inaugurate UP's largest solar power plant in Mirzapur

The world&rsquo;s largest solar power plant was on Wednesday commissioned in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu by Adani Green Energy, a part of the Adani group.<br />
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The plant, producing 648 megawatt of energy at a single location, entails an investment of Rupees 4,550 crore (around $680 million), the company&rsquo;s official statement read.<br />
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&quot;The plant is part of the state government&#39;s ambitious target of generating 3,000 mw as per the solar energy policy unveiled by the government in 2012&quot;, it said.<br />
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Around 380,000 foundations, 2.5 million solar modules, 27,000 mt of structures, 576 inverters, 154 transformers along with 6,000-km cables make up the entire plant in a 5,000-acre area of the Ramanathapuram district.<br />
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The equipment and machinery for it has been sourced from across the world in eight months, the company said.<br />
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A plant of this magnitude reinstates the country&#39;s ambitions of becoming one of the leading green energy producers in the world,&quot; group chairman Gautam Adani told mediapersons at the commissioning ceremony.<br />
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(WION)

The plant, producing 648 megawatt of energy at a single location, entails an investment of Rs 4,550 crore

The world’s largest solar power plant was on Wednesday commissioned in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu by Adani Green Energy, a part of the Adani group. The plant, producing 648 megawatt of energy at a single location, entails an investment of Rupees 4,550 crore (around $680 million), the company’s official statement read. "The plant is part of the state government's ambitious target of generating 3,000 mw as per the solar energy policy unveiled by the government in 2012", it said. Around 380,000 foundations, 2.5 million solar modules, 27,000 mt of structures, 576 inverters, 154 transformers along with 6,000-km cables make up the entire plant in a 5,000-acre area of the Ramanathapuram district. The equipment and machinery for it has been sourced from across the world in eight months, the company said. A plant of this magnitude reinstates the country's ambitions of becoming one of the leading green energy producers in the world," group chairman Gautam Adani told mediapersons at the commissioning ceremony. (WION)

Adani group commissions 'world's largest solar power plant' in India's Tamil Nadu