Global electricity review 2024
Renewables generated a record 30 percent of global electricity in 2023, driven by growth in solar and wind especially from China, according to the Global Electricity Review 2024 released by the global
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Coal stocks with plants increased: Jaiswal
BHUBANESWAR: While the State is reeling under power crisis and low generation of thermal power due to shortage of coal has further aggravated the situation, Union Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal said the Ministry had no such report.
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No energy crisis in State: Balan
KOLLAM: Electricity Minister A.K.Balan has said that there will not be any energy crisis in the state even if there is no help from Union Government.
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U.K. to back green products
Kolkata: To encourage the Centre to change its procurement policy in favour of buying energy efficient goods, the British High Commission has begun supporting a project on developing policy guidelines in this regard.
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Growing pains
Solar power has become an unlovely adolescent. It used to be a sweet little thing, shiny and new and full of promise. One day it will doubtless grow into a solid citizen, quite possibly a person of substance. At the moment it is stuck in between; no longer a child to be coddled and pampered, but not yet able to pay its own way.
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Change MAKERS Eco-amiable "Ambicales"
GAGAN KUMAR
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Power ministry opposes duty on Chinese imports
New Delhi: The power ministry has opposed a move for immediate imposition of import barriers, including slapping of upto 14% safeguards duty, on power generation equipment from China to protect domestic manufacturers such as state-run Bhel.
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Cabinet okays 2 power projects of 2,450 mw
LUCKNOW: In a major decision to improve power scenario in the state, the state government has cleared two new power projects of around 2,450 mw and also approved refurbishment and upgradation of the ongoing Parichha Thermal Power Project consisting of two units of 210 mw each. This was decided at a cabinet meeting presided over by chief minister Mayawati here on Tuesday.
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On Earth Day, workshops on renewable energy
Pune On Earth Day on Thursday, various programmes were held in the city, including the launch of a workshop for repair and maintenance of renewable energy equipment.
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Karnataka power corporation to divest equity to fund new projects
BANGALORE: The Karnataka government is considering disinvesting 15 to 26 per cent equity in Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) to raise resources for implementing new power projects with a total capacity of 8,200 MW.
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No duty on power equipment imports
The government has formally said no to import duty on power generating equipment. The decision to maintain the status quo came as a disappointment to the country