- Achievement: Nagpur helped MSEDCL achieve its 100-day rooftop solar target in just 82 days.
- Installations: Over 1.5 lakh beneficiaries opted for the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, increasing power capacity to 500 MW.
- Top Districts: Nagpur leads with 21,027 households, followed by Pune, Jalgaon, and Nashik.
- Subsidy & Benefits: Households receive up to ?78,000 in subsidies, with free net meters and reduced electricity bills.
- Breakthrough: Researchers at the University of Surrey enhanced perovskite solar cells' lifespan by 10x.
- Technology: Alumina nanoparticles prevent iodine leakage, improving stability.
- Durability: New cells maintain performance for 1,530 hours vs. 160 hours for standard ones.
- Impact: Could accelerate commercialization of perovskite solar technology.
- Breakthrough: Developed a voltage sensor-based Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) system.
- Efficiency Boost: Ensures stable power output despite changing sunlight and temperature.
- Cost Reduction: Eliminates expensive current sensors, making solar power more affordable.
- Applications: Suitable for small-scale solar setups, IoT devices, and off-grid solutions.
