Solar in India is growing at a fat clip. With many states already in the fray for increasing their energy capacities, the possibilities for solar investments seems limitless. Unlike in wind power, in which some states have much higher potential than…
What Do Financial Investors Look for When Funding Solar Projects?
Solar is like Any Other Business for Investors On the surface, the world of solar might be perceived as a very different business, as a business that is about to save the world and the environment through reducing carbon emissions…
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The major portion of the expenditure for a solar plant is taken up by the initial investment required. There are other expenses which we need to consider initially as part of utility scale solar costs, such as the inverter replacement…
What is the Rate of Return of Utility Scale Solar in India?
Internal Rate of Return Before going into Internal Rate of Return of a utility scale solar power plant, we need to understand the concept of Net Present Value (NPV). NPV negates the problem of having to compare cash flows in…
What are the Financing Options Available for MW Solar Plants in India?
Sun’s energy is free but setting up a MW Solar plant is capital-intensive. Financing options is one of the biggest hurdles faced by MW solar plant investors. It is critical to select a solar financing option that suits your company.…
Which Sectors within Solar PV Manufacturing Require High Capital Costs?
Sweet Answer from Solar Mango: (updated Jul 2015) The solar PV value chain looks thus (for crystalline solar panels): Polysilicon ==> Ingots & wafers ==> Solar Cells ==> Solar Panel ==> Solar Power Plants/Off-grid Solar Products. Stages requiring high capital expenses…
How are the Prospects for Solar Manufacturing in India?
Sweet Answer from Solar Mango: (updated Jul 2015) With the Indian Government’s Make in India program in full swing, there is a significant interest among businesses and entrepreneurs, both from India and abroad, in investing in manufacturing opportunities in solar.…
How Does Value Addition Vary across the Solar PV Manufacturing Value Chain?
Sweet Answer from Solar Mango: (updated Jul 2015) An interesting question that is often asked of Solar Mango is on the value addition at each stage of the solar PV value chain – from polysilicon to module. We provide a…
Is Solar Power the Best Sector for Me to Invest My Money in?
Sweet Answer from Solar Mango: (updated Jul 2015) Is Solar Power the Best Sector for Me to Invest My Money in? Hundreds of entrepreneurs and businesses ask this question to Solar Mango every month. And we have to admit that…
I Wish to Do Business in the Solar Energy Sector. Which is the Best Biz Opportunity?
So you wish to invest in a solar energy business but not sure which specific opportunity to invest in. This is one of the more difficult questions we at Solar Mango are asked. Not because of a lack of attractive…