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Agrivoltaics combine solar panels and plants to maximize the land use of a farm. In simple terms, it is the method of installing solar panels in agricultural land along with crops.

Water heating is the process of heating up water above its initial temperature. This can be done with the help of an energy source like fire or electricity. Electric water heaters are the most commonly used  devices to meet water heating needs. Water heaters are used for many purposes e.g. domestic, commercial, industrial. The size and type of a water heater varies depending on its purpose and place of application.

Did you know that there are different types of meters available? Read on to learn about the different types of meters and their features. 

Electric water pumps are an essential equipment in most of the households and farm lands.  There are several pump types and brands available in the market and the customer should consider some important aspects before buying a pump. This blog will help the consumer understand the five most important factors which have to be considered before buying a pump.

Have you checked the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR Value) of your mobile phone? Read on to learn more about SAR Value, its impacts, the manner in which it is checked and how to reduce its impacts.

Domestic consumers are major consumers of electricity followed by industrial category. To promote energy efficiency and energy conservation, this calculator will help consumers to save electricity through behavioural changes and economical measures.

In 2015, Government of India set an ambitious target of 175 GW of Renewable Energy (RE) capacity to be achieved by 2022. As of September 2020, 89.22 GW of RE capacity was added, which includes 3.22 GW of grid connected rooftop solar capacity. 

Rooftop solar is gaining popularity and in order to be efficient, rooftop solar requires maintenance at regular intervals. The article will explain the impact of dust collection on solar panels and best practices in maintaining solar panels.

This blog is a summary of the capacity building sessions conducted in 7 schools in and around Chennai. The objective was to spread awareness about electricity/energy related topics.

CAG conducted a four-day training programme for the students of B.Voc-Sustainable Energy Management from Stella Maris College for Women. This blog summarises the proceedings of the training programme went and topics learned by the students.