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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RLD to launch agitation against power crisis
The Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) will launch a fortnight-long agitation from May 15 to protest the acute power crisis in the state.
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Tidal power? No thanks
The north of Scotland has been described as the Saudi Arabia of marine power
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Energy-saving LED lights to be installed in big cities
The state government has agreed in principle to install third-generation and ultramodern LED lights in the areas under all the municipal corporations in the state. For this, open tenders will be invited from various agencies and the agency quoting best rates will be assigned the job.
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Safesky in talks with States for solar projects
The company is also looking at private solar projects in Delhi and Mumbai; and water desalination project in Gujarat. The Israel-based Safesky Software, which claims to be the cheapest solar power solution provider in the world, is scouting for projects in India.
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EGoM to decide on freeing fuel prices after Parliament session
An Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) on fuel pricing is likely to meet after the current Parliament session to discuss freeing petrol, diesel and cooking fuel prices from the government control. At present, petrol was sold at a discount of Rs 6.63 a litre and diesel at a deficit of Rs 6.25 per litre, an oil ministry official said here.
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NTPC to change plant site in Jharkhand
RANCHI, 3 MAY: National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) today said, the company was in search of an alternative site in Jharkhand to relocate the proposed 1,980 MW capacity super thermal power project that was to come up near Tandwa in the Chatra district.
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GEMAC to set up plant near Kumbakonam
CHENNAI: GEMAC Energy Ltd. (GEL), a nascent venture of the closely-held GEMAC, is planning to set up a coal-based power project near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. The project will have a total capacity of 1,320 MW and will be implemented in two phases of 660 MW each.
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Haryana Raj Bhawan buildings to get solar power plants
The Haryana government has drawn up a Rs.2 crore (Rs.20 million) plan to set up solar power plants at the Haryana Raj Bhawan here and collectorate offices in 10 of the state's districts.
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Village Jatakhera of Sehore gets wind electricity
Today, it's high time to harness the natural potential resources emanating the energy to fulfil the daily needs. NABARD, which is the apex institution for imparting agriculture loans, technology development for enhancing the socio-economic status of the farmers, identified village Jatakhera of Sehore district where nearly 64 households are still don't have electricity.