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
Energy
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Pre-paid power supply in Manipur from April
Maphou Dam site (Manipur), Feb 27
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Prescriptions and wishlists
Prime Minister
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Clean Power to the People
Patient capital can help provide reliable and green electricity to the rural poor
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MoEF asks East Coast Energy to stop construction in Andhra
Decision taken after reports of protests over land acquisition for 2,640-Mw power project. The Ministry of Environment and Forests on Tuesday directed East Coast Energy to stop construction at its 2,640-Mw thermal power project in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, owing to protests by farmers. The ministry, in its letter, said,
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Rs 331.70 cr to be generated from Dul Hasti, Baglihar projects: Taj
Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Taj Mohi-ud-Din today said that two hydro-electro projects namely Dul Hasti and Baglihar under the implementation of Water Regulatory Authority Act will generate Rs. 331.70 crore. He was replying to the question by Khalid Najib Suharwardy in Legislative Council during Question Hour today. Mr Taj said bills for an amount of Rs.
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40,000 un-electrified households to be provided solar home lights
Minister for Science and Technology, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Aga Syed Ruhullah today said that Government has taken up a mega project of providing solar home lights to 40,000 un-electrified households of remote and far-flung areas which include Doda, Reasi, Ramban and Kupwara. The Minister was addressing an officers meeting of Science and Technology here today. The Minister further said
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Minister kicks off campaign for LED bulbs
A campaign to encourage the use of LED (light-emitting diode) bulbs was launched at Valavil and Parakkal villages at Mahe by home minister E Valsaraj on Saturday. Under the campaign, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs are being replaced with 22-watt LED bulbs by the Renewable Energy Agency of Puducherry (REAP). According to a press release from the REAP project director, the government is sp
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Panchayat takes first step to total solar energy use
Perumatty grama panchayat in the district has become famous for its successful fight against groundwater depletion by soft drink giant Coca-Cola. Now, another laurel is within reach.
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High land cost, shy banks shadow sun power sector
Due to high land cost and banks' reluctance in financing renewable power projects, Punjab has not been able to tap solar energy optimally despite abundant sunshine. Experts say, for a solar power project to be financially viable, land cost should not be more than Rs. 2 lakh per acre. But even in backward areas of Punjab, an acre costs more than Rs. 15 lakh.
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Man who spoke against Jaitapur plant held
Days after he was stopped from speaking against the government during a public hearing regarding the Jaitapur nuclear power project, local resident Milind Desai and 12 others were arrested by the Ratnagiri police on Tuesday for cases of rioting registered against them after an incident in December 2010. Desai was arrested early in the morning from his residence and sent in police custody for th